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Richard Gourley Obituary
Dick was born in 1937 to Richard Dwight and Alysse Elizabeth in the bustling city of Tacoma. After Dick graduated from Stadium High School, he then spent time in the Coast Guard and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington; where he pledged to the Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) fraternity where he cultivated many lifelong friendships. After graduation, he worked in the grocery industry for over 30 years, spending the majority of his career at Thrifty Foods as a store manager and grocery buyer.
In 1983, he married Janice Jenkins and blended their families. Dick happily retired from Thrifty Foods in 1995. While retired, Dick and Janice divided their time between Tucson and Whidbey Island, where he took the time to pursue his love of golf, fishing, and traveling with his wife and his dogs.
Dick was predeceased by his parents, Richard Dwight and Alysse Elizabeth. He is survived by his wife Janice; daughters Alysse Albert (Peter) and Jean Yarrow (Mike); sons Ken Jenkins, Ron Jenkins, and Padraic Gourley (Jankey); granddaughters Natalie, Karolina, Erica, and Jainaba; grandsons Kevin, Jason (Selina), Shawn, Bubacarr, and Jonathan.
Dick will be laid to rest on Friday, November 4, 2022, in a private family ceremony.
On Saturday, December 3, 2022, the family welcomes friends and loved ones to an open house to celebrate Dick's life from 12-3 pm at the Burlington Community Center, at 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington, 98233.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a hospice organization or another charity of your choice.
Please visit www.hawthornefh.com to share your thoughts and memories and sign the online guest register.
Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.
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December 3, 2022
due to the roads we can,t attend today. i garened for janice and dick for years. he was fun ,kind,,i just loved going to work for him. wonderful family. we'll miss him. love margaret and greg
John and Louise Whitehill-Ward
November 6, 2022
Dick was always one of our favorites. All the best to Janice. He may be gone but not forgotten.
Bill Allen
November 5, 2022
Dick was a good friend of my parents, Bob and Shirley Allen and myself on Whidbey Island. They had many good times together with Dick and Janice. Lots of laughs. Dick and my dad Bob, were golfing buddies who played together more times than you could count at Useless Bay Golf and Country Club and it was always a happy and fun time for them. We all loved his wit and dry humor. He was a loyal friend and will be surely be missed and rememberedRIP
Bill Allen
Roger and Margaret Clayton/Hanna
November 3, 2022
Dick was such a warm person. We will miss him. Our hugs to Janice and all the family everyday until the sadness passes and is replaced with fond memories.
Beckie K.
November 3, 2022
I had the pleasure to work with Dick at Thrifty Foods Corporate Headquarters. I was at the front desk, next to his office and he was always very kind to me. I enjoyed his humor and wit, and have thought of him often over the years. Rest in peace.
Roger Sayer
October 31, 2022
Dick was a terrific guy and a great friend to be with on the golf course or anywhere. We would frequently call each other and catch up on each other's lives as the years progressed. He will be greatly missed.
john follman
October 31, 2022
Dick was a great guy at thrifty foods headquarters and fun to be with on the golf course ,, great humor , condolances to his family
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