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Leona Betty Richardson
02/18/1933 — 05/15/2010
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Pompeys Pillar, MT
Leona Betty Richardson
Leona Betty Richardson, age 77, of Richland, WA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the 15th day of May. Leona was born on February 18th 1933 in Pompeys Pillar, MT. Leona and her husband Al "Red" Richardson have resided in Richland for the past 55 years.
Mom created a warm and loving home for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She shared her love of plants and flowers while working at Stanfield's florist, and later owned and operated Sham-Na-Pum's 19th Hole Café with her sisters. Mom loved raising her roses and enjoying her backyard sanctuary. Her true passion was having family gatherings where we all enjoyed her great home-cooked meals.
Leona is survived by her husband of 55 years "Red", sons Kevin Sylvia & children Chad, Charlie, Justin, Ethan and Kelly, Rick Beth & children Angela, Nicole, and Tyler, Dan & children Ryan and Rashelle, along with 6 great grandchildren and one on the way, Siblings Herb, Juanita, Ray/Delores, Joanne, Richard/Donna, Irene. Along with brothers & sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Leona is preceded in death by her parents Valentine & Sarah Meyer, brothers Leonard and George, and baby sister Barbara Jean.
A Celebration of Mom's life will be held Saturday, May 22nd at 2:00pm at the home of Rick and Beth, 3033 Charity Ct, Kennewick, WA.
Mom, you will be with us forever. You have taught us the meaning of total unconditional love. Until we are together again, you will be greatly missed.
We wish you and your family comfort from the many memories you share. Love, Stan, Barbe & Family
I saw your mom last year by chance at a store while on my annual visit to Richland. She looked so good and it brought back so many memories of Stanfield’s and my mom, Carol.
My prayers are with you all,
Sandi Stanfield Sheeley
Alk, Kevin, Rick, Dan & family,
It goes without saying that Leona will be greatly missed!! I always enjoyed the family times that we all shared, i.e. going to the hydroplane time trials back in the 1960’s, the family dinners backyard bar-b-ques, picnics, holiday meals & dinners with visiting relatives, just coming over to visit, etc. Leona always made me feel welcome with her cheerful greeting and unmistakeable chuckle laugh. When engaged in a discussion in which something struck her as humorous she would say, “Oh…Lee” while she chuckled. I really loved Leona and will miss her; but, I have some great memories to hold on to. Love ya all, Lee.
My prayers are with all of you. I loved being part of your family back in the 1970s, and I always got that same feeling whenever I’d stop by to visit. I’ll never forget that when I graduated and Kevin was in Colorado, it was Al and Leona waiting for me when I walked out the Col High gym. Love to all of you.
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Leona Betty Richardson