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Dickie served his community selflessly with organizations such as Food Not Bombs, Race to Zero Waste, Gill Tract Farm, and countless others. He was dedicated to protecting our fragile earth as a fearless advocate for recycling, composting, utilizing solar energy, and maintaining a leave-no-trace lifestyle.
Dickie was a consummate explorer and thrived in the music-laden, cultural scenes of New Orleans, Black Rock City and San Francisco. His sailing adventures were extensive, the most notable being his trans-atlantic crossing on a 28 ft. ketch at age 22, with his younger brother. He spoke with exuberance and gratitude when sharing stories - written or by song, often fireside, with a hot meal and helpful hand.
He was predeceased by his father, Richard H.B. Haskell. He is survived by his mother, Ann Richardson; stepfather, Mike; siblings, Clay Haskell and Lainie Gratz; and nephew and niece, Beau and Olana Gratz.
A graveside service will be held on September 9 at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, at 2 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at Common House from 5 to 7. Please consider a donation to your local food bank, or one listed above, where Dickie's memory may live on through the service of others.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Haskell
Isabel Rose
September 22, 2022
I am heartbroken. I am Dickie's cousin once removed. I just found out today of his terrible accident. RIP sweet one.
Anka
September 12, 2022
I heard of Dickie way before I met him. So many people involved with East Bay Food Not Bombs and People's Park talked how much of a great person he was, highly involved in so many community programs, running at least one of the days in Food Not Bombs cookhouses and helping out in a variety of projects. I finally got to meet him right before Covid, he made some short docs and wanted to be involved in the film collective I was a part of. Covid hit and he moved away again but ended up donating a good amount of money from his stimulus check to our struggling collective. He came back to the Bay Are again, we made meals for community projects together and talked about doing some documentaries. He was such a positive person, so involved and giving. I'm really devastated about the news of his passing. Condolences to his family and friends. He left a long lasting influence here in the Bay Area and I'm sure wherever else he lived.
Junior & Sherrie Brice
August 31, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Dickie's passing. We met many years ago in Harbour Island, Bahamas, at his dad's cottage. Our sincere condolences to Clay, Lainie and the other family members. Rest in peace Dickie
Nancy VanderBurg Garvin
August 31, 2022
I learned through Margo of Dickie's passing. There are no words to convey my sadness. Know that I'm thinking of you and your family.
Terri Compost
August 26, 2022
Dickie was such a bright light in our community, I am so sorry he has moved on. Always there with a helping hand, that beautiful contagious smile and real positivity. I am so grateful to have known him. Thank you for raising him well. Terri
Lindsey J. Porter
August 25, 2022
My sincere condolences to you, Clay, and your family. Sending and claiming love and light to you and yours during this time and always.
Holly and Chase Ambler
August 24, 2022
What a loss to this world! Much love to all!
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