Richard Violett

Richard H. Violett

6/11/1944 – 1/22/2014

Richard was born in Chester, Montana and graduated from the University of Montana.  He is survived by a sister, Billie Lee Violette of San Francisco, and a brother, David H. Violett who lives in Missoula, Montana. 

While at University he worked in a summer program at the Deer Lodge State Prison.  He served two years in the United States Army where he worked as a physical therapist.  Following his honorable discharge, he moved to San Francisco in 1969.

Richard served as a Special Agent for the California Department of Justice from 1969 to 1994.  During his tenure he worked in both the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement and the Bureau of Investigation.  He successfully worked many major criminal cases throughout California and in other states.  He also served several years as the President of the California Special Agents Association.

During his retirement he served on the San Francisco Condominium Association and was active in other San Francisco community organizations.  He enjoyed fine dining in The City and was always eager to join his many friends for lunch and a glass of wine.

As he wished, his ashes were scattered at sea on March 8 by his sister, Billie Lee; his friends, Bob and Diane Luca; and his godson, Michael Luca.