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Gary Richards Obituary

RICHARDS-Gary Earl Richards, born October 15, 1942 in Bloomer, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, December 12, 2008 in Santa Monica. He was an entrepreneur and founder of the aerospace company G.E. Richards Company in Arcadia. Manufacturing parts for the space shuttle and being Boeing's top supplier represents s ome of his most important work. Loved and admired by everyone in his life, Gary was a generous friend and father. He's survived by daughters Gloria, Jamie, Julie, son-in-law Jerry, Arian, and grandchildren Joshua, Sarah, and Samantha. We will all miss his wisdom, wit, and enthusiasm for life. Please send flowers to Forest Lawn, Covina, or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News on Dec. 18, 2008.

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Massimo e Claudia Lollini

December 20, 2008

Cara Jamie ti siamo vicini in questo momento di dolore.

Nobuko Wingard

December 18, 2008

Thinking of you in this difficult time you're going through. I am sure that your dad will be always in your memory and you will cherish the time that you had together.

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