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Rick Shull Obituary
Apr 16, 1953 - Aug 7, 2015
Resident of San Jose
Richard "Rick" Shull passed away surrounded by his family on August 7 in San Jose.
He was born on April 16, 1953 in San Jose and grew up in Saratoga.
He graduated from Saratoga High School and received his bachelor's from San Jose State. He worked for 35 years in the technology industry at AMD and Actel. He was an avid skier and enjoyed spending time at Lake Tahoe throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Shull; and his brother, Don Shull.
Rick is survived by his daughter, Kelsey Shull Koucos (Zach); his mother, Marjorie Shull; and his sister, Kathy Cappello (Ric).
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:30pm on Friday, August 14 at Wildwood Park, 20764 4th Street, Saratoga. A private interment will be held at Madronia Cemetery in Saratoga.
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Christine Rainville-Shull
December 15, 2023
Just saw this. Not sure if he is related to my Shull - Jim Shull -- but they were only two years apart.
My condolences to your family.
S Kaiser
April 17, 2020
One of the nicest people in the industry...He loved Lake Tahoe and skiing. He had an amazing sense of humor.
Cathy Kitterman (Colby)
August 13, 2015
I too as my sister, Karen Zantow mentioned previously, have such fond memories of Rick Shull. I am still trying to cement in my head that Don Shull his brother has passed too. I just saw Rick a few months ago after not seeing him for many years. He still had that wonderful deep laugh and still had his long hair. He had not changes a bit in 20+ years. Still a free spirit and is still today. From the whole "Colby Family" to the Shull Family our hearts are sadden by this news but trying to keep our chins up as Rick and Don both did at all times even being 1-2 feet taller than everyone on this planet.
Yasmen Simonian
August 13, 2015
May happy memories lessen the sorrow of this challenging time. With deepest condolence, Yas Simonian
Theresa
August 12, 2015
Your heart no doubt aches for your loss. We long for the days when John 5:25 is realized by all mankind that has fallen asleep in death. My condolence for your loss.
Connie Moreno- Hayes
August 12, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss.It's been a long time, but I remember the Shull family from Church Of The Valley, where my Dad Frank my sister Maria and I attended.My prayers are with you all at this time. Connie (Moreno) Hayes
Karen Zantow
August 12, 2015
Although I haven't seen him in over 30 years, Rick, Don, and the entire Shull family are some of the best memories of my childhood. I remember Christmases and Thanksgivings at their house in the hills above Saratoga for most of my childhood. Rick was a ray of laughter and smiles. He and Don were both huge compared to my childhood self, but they were so nice and such fun that one could not be frightened of them, even at age 8 or 9.
I remember one year Rick was absolutely morose at Christmas, because he had been struck by a skier and had his leg broken while walking a ski runl looking for his dropped wallet. He was morose at having to miss the rest of the ski season, and without even a good ski disaster story to tell!
I remember playing hearts at the cabin in Tahoe, and hearing of Rick and Don going to dinner after a hearts game, and Rick had made the reservation for Don under the name "Dirtbag". The hostess duly called out "Dirtbag party of 4, Dirtbag party of 4." There are so many such memories. The Shulls represented joy and fun to me, and I thank them for including me in it. Somehow Rick and Don's passing seem to be the end of an era for me.
I haven't seen them in years, but somehow something is lost. I can only imagine the pain for those who knew them well and their close family members. You all have my heartfelt sympathy.
Karen Colby (now Zantow)
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