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Richard Venable Obituary
VENABLE, Richard Franklin
Entered into rest on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the age of 74. A native of Sacramento, CA, born on March 28, 1933. Richard is survived by his children Richard Michael Venable, Steve Venable (Christina), David Venable (Nancy) and Sheree Hopper (Michael); his sisters Shirley Ashcroft and Marge Johnson, his grandchildren Christina, Amanda, Scott, Kyle, Michelle, Erin, Melissa, Sarah, Aaron and Lori, 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Also survived by his surrogate son Alan Otten and brother-in-law William (Bud) Pleake, His wife and soul mate of 53 years Pearl Marie; his sisters Alma and Sue and his brother Jay preceded him in death. The family invites friends to attend a funeral service on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes, 4701 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, CA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Venable
Debbie
February 3, 2023
I have so many fond memories of you uncle Rick. You will always be remembered and loved!
Suzanne De Foor
April 24, 2008
Dear Rick,
I'll certainly miss receiving your big bear hugs, and a kiss on my cheek, whenever the family would get together for a birthday, or holiday celebration. I'll miss your corny jokes, too!
One thing that certainly gives me comfort in knowing, is the fact you're finally reunited with your one and only true love, Pearl! It must have been a joyous reunion when Pearl met you up in Heaven.
Please give Pearl, along with my parents a big hug from me, okay. Your love ones miss you very much.
Brother Steve and Dad, around 2003
April 24, 2008
opening gifts
April 23, 2008
christmas 2005
April 23, 2008
Grandson Kyle's high school graduation, Dad and Scott 2000
April 22, 2008
Four Generations, Dad, Mandy, Dave and Great Grandson James
April 15, 2008
Nancy Venable
March 28, 2008
Happy Birthday Dad. We love and miss you very much.
Uncle Rick & Alan
March 20, 2008
Grandpa and Great Grandson RT in his motorhome
March 19, 2008
Chrissy Venable
March 19, 2008
Grandpa. The greatest, most loving man I've ever known.... I love you.
Your favorite grand baby :)
Dad, Erin's ASU Graduation 2007
March 18, 2008
Dad, Scott, Mom - Seattle Cruise 2001
March 18, 2008
Dad, Great Grandson Tyler, Mike 2006
March 18, 2008
Dad, Great Grandson James 2006
March 18, 2008
Dad at Grandson Scott's Wedding 2005, Dave
March 18, 2008
March 18, 2008
Uncle Rick & Cody
March 18, 2008
Marisha Morgan
March 17, 2008
I miss Uncle Rick so much. I guess I called him Uncle because of my Dad, but him and Aunt Pearl were the best Grandparents I have and will ever know. They never made me feel like a Great-Niece, I was always treated like a Granddaughter. I'll never forget the way he would hug me and give me a kiss on the cheek, or how he would tease me. He showed me so much love. I always thought it was funny when he would make his "Sweet" and "Sour" tatoos dance! That cracked me up. Everytime I saw Uncle Rick he would make me laugh. He had such a wonderful spirit. I will always be greatful to Uncle Rick and Aunt Pearl. I will do everything I possibly can to make sure my daughter knows who they were and how much they meant to me. And the love they showed me throughout their lives will be passed on for generations to come.
I miss you Uncle Rick.
Alan Otten
March 12, 2008
I miss his voice. The last time I saw him in the hospital he was not coherent and couldn't talk. Before that when I would get to missing him I could always call him and he would cheer me up. I miss his smile. It was infectuous. I miss his laugh. Sometimes we would get to laughing so hard I thought he might have another heart attack. When someone would say that I looked like him, and was I his son I would beam with pride. He may be gone but his spirit lives on in those of us who knew him so well. May us kids take what we learned from him and Aunt Pearl and pass them along to the next generation. Family was everything to them and let's keep that alive! I love all of you!
Daughter-In-Law Nancy Venable
February 26, 2008
Dave brought me into the Venable family over 30 years ago so I have several memories of my dear Father-in-law. One of my favorites is when we were on our annual family camping trip to Jackson Meadows and Dad took 3 year old Scott for a walk to "water a tree". There was just enough light from the fire to watch the two of them walk away from camp. We could hear the sound of crunching leaves as they walked further into the darkness. Then, all of a sudden we could hear Dad's voice in the distance ..."shake the dew off your lily boy..." We knew Dad and his grandson found the perfect tree to water. They walked back with Grandpa holding Scott's hand making sure not to let him go.
Dad, thank you for giving me so many precious memories and loving your grandchildren so, making them all feel like they were "number one". I'll love you and miss you always.
Cindy Gilbert
February 26, 2008
I will always have wonderful memories of Uncle Rick and Aunt Pearl. I remember when my parents and them would get together often to play card games while we kids would be together to play and watch movies. And the numerous camping trips we made together leave just as many wonderful memories. I drew on all these fond memories often after my parents passed on. They comforted me during difficult times. Uncle Rick and Aunt Pearl will forever have a special place in my heart. But now I have comfort knowing Uncle Rick and Aunt Pearl are together again back with my parents doing things they enjoyed. I find comfort in knowing the time will come that I will be with them again throughout eternity.
Bobbie Bichel
February 24, 2008
I will forever miss my Uncle Rick. He has always been such an important person in my life. I have always looked up to him and Aunt Pearl. They never judged and made everyone feel so welcoming. I admire that and hope that I can carry that on to teach my girls. I will miss his jokes and twisted sense of humor. I will miss going to his house often and him spoiling my girls rotten. Regardless of what I would say, they would get candy, ice cream of whatever it may be, prior to eating there dinner! He would sneak them stuff while I wasn't looking and my girls thought that was the best. After my dad passed, he picked up the "papa" role with my girls. Jordyn said one day after leaving his house that since Papa Moody passed, could Uncle Rick be her "papa". He did pick up that role, unfortunately it was only for a short time, however it made a huge impact on myself, my husband, and most importantly Jordyn, Kylie, and Madison. They all talk about him daily and I will make sure I forever keep his memory alive, along with Aunt Pearl. They will always know Uncle Rick through stories and pictures. I thank my family for sharing him with us. I will miss him forever and there will always be a void in my heart. What does put a smile on my face each day is knowing that he is in heaven dancing with the love of his life.
Steve Maggiora
February 23, 2008
To All the Venable Clan,
Our heartfelt sympathy at the passing of your Rick. He wouldn't have known me but I knew him as a little guy that used to go out to Capitol, Hughes, and Roseville, where my Dad told me he knew Rick, so that made him one of my favorites. I remember him driving the Dick Waring # 111... but it really doesn't matter what car he drove because he was a hero to me. Later, as I grew up in Elverta and Rio Linda I became friends with Steve, and we got along great.
May God comfort you through your loss,
Bonnie Chisholm
February 17, 2008
West Capital Raceway Alumni Association would like to express our heart felt sorrow at Rick's pasting we will remember him as a great racer.
Pam Otten
February 16, 2008
To Our Family,
Words cannot begin to express the sorrow we feel at this time. We loved Uncle Rick so much. I cannot even fathom him being gone. He was such a giving, loving, wonderful part of our lives. Your Mom and Dad have to be the greatest people that I have ever had the priviledge to know and to love. I thought that my heart would break when we lost Aunt Pearl and I truly think that it has now that we have lost Uncle Rick. Know how very much we love you all and that we are grieving with you. Rish and I are so sorry that we couldn't be with you as you said good-bye to him, but please know that we wanted to be there. We love you. Hold fast to your memories of him, I know that that is what is getting us through these dark, dark days. I thank you for sharing your parents with us. Uncle Rick was the best Dad anyone could have and I'm so thankful that Alan had him in his life. I'm so thankful that he was in my life and the lives of my children and my grandchildren. He was and always will be in our hearts. You all are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
We Love you,
Pam
Dana Venable
February 13, 2008
Grandpa~
You welcomed me into your family with open arms followed by a huge kiss on the cheek. I'll never forget your big bear hugs and one of a kind smile. It's so hard to say that you'll be missed, because that is such an understatement, but you will be so deeply missed. Love you!
Little Ricky Collier
February 12, 2008
I will never forget hearing "little Ricky" as I see Rick and being taking down to one knee by a simple hand shake. He was a wonderful man that loved his family and anyone that was part of there life. He will be missed by all. My deepest sympathy for all family and Friends!!
Leeann Gambill
February 12, 2008
Steve, Mike, David, Sherri,
Uncle Rick will be missed by anyone who ever knew him.
He was a great Man. He loved his family dearly.
I can remember going to Uncle Rick and Aunt Pearl’s when we were young
It was always a fun time.
I am so thankful for the time I got to spend with Uncle Rick, Aunt Pearl,and the family when John and I were in California in 2004. I will never forget that trip.
The last time that he came to Indiana, He went to a Girls High School softball game with
John and I. We had such a good time.
Although the miles have separated us through the years, Uncle Rick always had a special place in my heart.
I'm sure your memories of him will sustain you as you move forward
Uncle Rick will always be in our hearts and memories.
God Bless you all,
With Deepest Sympathy,
Leeann and John Gambill
Shirley Ashcraft
February 11, 2008
Well Brother I can't begin to say how much you mean to me. You was there for me in good times and bad times you and Pearl. I will always treasure the monents we had together with Love and Respaect. You will always be Buddy to me. You always said you told Mother you would take care of me I tried to return the caring of you I wanted so much to take care of you but things happen and I could'nt do it any longer but if I could off I would of. A part of me went with you you meant so much. I hope I can continue to listen to the words of Wisdom you gave to me. I always want to be in your Childrens life and very much hope we will always be Family the way you and Pearl would want us to be I Love them very much. Your Umpy
Deborah O'Connor (Toomey)
February 10, 2008
I will always remember going to the race tracks when we were really young and watching Uncle Rick race. He was quite the racer. He was quite the character; always teasing us, but always there for us. I love you Uncle Rick and will miss you deeply. You will forever be in my heart.
Margaret Johnson
February 9, 2008
To the Children of my dear brother Rick. We are so sorry Rick was such a great father and brother and he is going to truly missed by all of us. I shall remember the good times and in time I pray that all of you will also. May God bless each and everyone of you. Love you all Aunt Margie, Uncle Jim and our Family.
Sarah Otey
February 9, 2008
I'm sorry I was not able to get to know Uncle Rick better. The time I did see him, he was great. I will always remember him. He will forever be in my heart.
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