Ruth Barnette Richardson, 95, a 56 year resident of Richland, WA, passed away on November 12, 2008 in Boise, ID. She was born in Hubbard, TX on May 23, 1913 to Mr. and Mrs. Barnette.

Ruth was an early member of Richland Woman's Club, National Masters Rank Flower Show Judge and a founding member of All Saints Episcopal Church.

She was fiercely devoted to her family and a beloved wife and mother. Ruth was an avid reader, bridge club player, loved to entertain at her home in Richland with backyard barbecues etc. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, dominoes, and camping in the Cascade Mountains with friends and family.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Mack W. Richardson Sr. and granddaughter, Deborah L. Richardson.

She is survived by her sons Mack W. Richardson Jr. of Derry, NH and John W. Richardson of Longwood, FL; daughters-in-law Yvette Richardson of ID, Katie Richardson of FL and Joanna Richardson of NH; and by her 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Monday November 17, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Einan's Funeral Home, Richland, WA followed by a graveside at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family would like to invite you back inside Einan's Funeral Home after the graveside for a reception. Visitation will be Sunday the 16th at Einan's Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00 pm.