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Richard Poe Obituary

Richard (Dick) Poe, 53, of Palm Springs, CA, passed from this life on Nov. 25, 2006 of a heart attack. He was born in Puyallup, WA on Nov. 25, 1953.

Richard was a bright, talented generous man. A gifted, self-taught musician and artist. He moved to Europe at 18, living in Paris, France for 5 years before moving to Marbella, Spain, where he lived for 23 years. While in Spain, he was a successful business man, engaged in property management for international clients, real estate and a restaurant owner.

He returned to the United States settling in Palm Springs where he studied real estate and massage therapy. He was a graduate of Desert School of Soma Therapy.

Richard was an integral part of the massage community and a gifted healer and practitioner. He worked at several of the valley spas and country clubs, as well as offering private services.

He touched many lives and will be missed. He was an active member of the Gay Associated Youth.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bette Lou Poe and former partner, Kamal Kriedy.

His memory will be carried on by those surviving him who include his son, Emmanuel Poe, daughter-in-law, Sunny Chioko McNair, and grandson, Brandon; his father Donald E. Poe, all of Desert Hot Springs; sister, Pamela (PJ) Kepler of Palm Springs; brothers, Michael Poe of Santiago, Chile, Patrick and Brad Poe of Puyallup, WA; extended family and former partners, Dennis Duke McLaughlin of Palm Springs, and local artist Sean Young of Rancho Mirage.

A celebration of Richard's life will be held January 20, 2007 at the home of Sean Young, at Viento (corner of Sunny Lane and DaVall), 12 Via Elegante, Rancho Mirage from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to GAY ASSOCIATED YOUTH, P.O. Box 448, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, or to a favorite charity in his name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Desert Sun on Jan. 14, 2007.

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PJ Kepler

January 22, 2007

Richard was a multifaceted,complex and talented man...A compassionate and loving human who always thought of others and their needs before his own...He was generous to a fault and unfortunately, overlooked his own well being and needs many times....He gave of so many of his talents to everyopne he met and the world is a better place because he lived in it...He is now free of the restrictions here and able to touch lives even more.....Thank you Richard .... I love you.... Your sister, Pam

Michael Poe

January 16, 2007

I'm Richard's older brother. He was an inspiration for me in so many ways. He was always a very kind & thoughtful & loving person with a heart to help those in need. He was the one that was instrumental in the change of my life for the past 33 years - that of being a missionary. He & I worked together in Europe & I loved him dearly. I am missing him, but know that one day I will be seeing him again in Heaven. I love you Richard & am happy for you & all that you left behind & all those hearts you touched.You touched mine in a very special way.

Donna Russell

January 15, 2007

My heart goes out to all the family and friends of Richard Poe.
I will be thinking of you all on the day of his memorial.

God Bless you all!!

Robert Haberkorn

January 14, 2007

Richard always had a smile that made you smile inside. He was a student of mine at the Somatherapy massage school. While I only knew him briefly, I always thought of him as a special person and his sister PJ has been a good friend to me for several years now. The smile he brought to me carries on.

vince menill

January 14, 2007

To Family and Friends of Richard...I would like to tell you how sorry I am for your loss of a very talented man..I hope time heals the hurt..
Sincerely Vince

John & LaVerle Kepler

January 14, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathy.

chuck and burt spence and peachy

January 14, 2007

burt and I are so saddened by Dick's death. his life had much more potential for everyone. it's a loss for all who knew him.

chuck and burt

Pat Carney

January 14, 2007

Hey PJ, I'm sorry to read about your brother. Please convey our condolences to your dad and everyone else.

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