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08/03/1984
DIED
06/16/2025
Samuel Richardson Obituary
Sam is survived by his parents, Kirk and Charlotte Richardson; his younger brother, Hank Richardson, and Hank's partner, Hanh; along with many cousins and other extended family.
Sam was a gregarious and kind soul who excelled at track & field and cross-country in his youth at Jesuit High School. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 2006 with a degree in Political Science. He was a lifelong enthusiast of miniature wargaming and roleplaying games a passion he carried with him to the end. A voracious reader of horror, fantasy, and science fiction, Sam especially loved the works of H.P. Lovecraft. He had a mind like a steel trap, possessed a legendary curiosity and was a powerful writer in his own right. Sam made friends with nearly everyone he met, possessing a rare and effortless savoir faire, and forged strong bonds with animals wherever he went.
A memorial service will be held by the Richardson family at St. Elizabeth's Parish (4112 SW 6th Avenue Dr.) on Marquam Hill in Southwest Portland on September 12th at 11 a.m.
Please no flowers. If you would like to make a donation in Sam's name, please consider the Oregon Humane Society (https://www.oregonhumane.org/donate/?form=donate&utm_source=website&utm_medium=button&utm_campaign=general&utm_content=ways_to_give).
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DJ jackson
September 30, 2025
Deepest condolences to his family.
Kevin Cleary
September 12, 2025
RIP Sam.
Kelly Wallrich-Santos
September 5, 2025
Oh, how I loved Sam. What a sweet man - there was not a mean bone in his body. He truly loved everyone. I had the privilege of not only working with Sam but also becoming his friend. He will forever be missed. I will always remember the way he looked at me whenever we saw each other - he was simply happy. That memory will stay with me always. Kelly
Eric Laurel
August 16, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear of Sam´s passing. I´ll always remember his kindness and the warmth he shared with everyone during our time at Jesuit. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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