Richard "Rick" Rutherford
Richard "Rick" Rutherford
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Rick was preceded in death by his parents Ervin and Betty Rutherford and siblings Ervin, Joseph and Carol. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Judy and siblings Dan, Sandy and Judy of Texas. He was a loving son, husband and brother. He will be dearly missed.
Military Honors will be rendered at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church 656 Ave L NW Winter Haven, FL 33881 on Saturday, October 18th at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Paul's Church or charity of choice.
Service will be livestreamed, view at https://www.facebook.com/st.paulswinterhaven/ or https://www.youtube.com/@St.PaulsEpiscopalChurchWH
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Lorna Ingram
Yesterday
Rick you will be truly missed. You were one of a kind in God's garden.
Sayuri
September 18, 2025
I first met him when I was 23 and visited their house with their host daughter. Since then, I have called them Dad and Mom. It's been 32 years now. I visited their house every Christmas for the 8 years I lived in California. We celebrated the millennium together. It's a precious memory. Dad was a very kind person.
I miss you, Dad.
Love you,
Your daughter Sayuri from Japan
George W. Rutherford
September 18, 2025
Rick was a very special "big" cousin to me . We were born 13 years apart , when I was growing up he and Judy were married and living in Flint, Michigan. I , along with my younger siblings enjoyed many trips to their home. Matt and I ventured with Rick and Judy from Michigan to Texas ; a trip of which I have many fond memories. As an adult my wife Linda and I shared annual Christmas greeting. We were also able to visit in Florida. Though our visits were far apart , every time I spoke with Rick it was as if we simply picked up where we left off last time. I will miss him greatly,
George Rutherford of Portland , Michigan
Daniel Rutherford
September 18, 2025
You will be missed brother. We didn't get to spend a lot of time together but I will certainly miss you. God will get an appositle. Say hello to the family. Love you
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Neal Cole
September 18, 2025
I met Rick and Judy when I was 7 years old as part of the Big Brother program. They were both very instrumental in my life and 55 years later I still stay in touch with them and consider them part of my family. Rick and I had a lot of good times and he will be sorely missed.
Love,
Neal
Judy Moss
September 18, 2025
I will always miss you big brother.
Love you.
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