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Alice C Richey
08/28/1928 — 11/04/2011
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Radford, VA
Alice C Richey
ALICE GRAYSON PAPPAS CALLAHAN RICHEY
Alice, our beloved mother and mum, passed away on November 4, 2011, in Richland, WA at the age of 83. She was born August 28, 1928 to James and Nora Pappas, in Radford, VA. When Alice was a teenager her mother remarried Robert Callahan, and was later adopted by him.
Alice graduate in 1947 from Grandview High School. Also in the same year she reigned as a Toppenish Pow-Pow Princess. She was a member of a Sorority while attending Washington State College WSU in Pullman, WA. When she moved to Richland, she was employed by General Electric for the Hanford Project.
Allice married Donald Richey in 1950 and became a homemaker and a mother of 4 children. Upon returning to work, she was employed by ARCO/Rockwell International before retiring as a Material Coordinator in 1988.
Some of Alice's travel highlights over the years were to Greece, Egypt, Italy, Alaska, Hawaii, New York, Pennsylvania, DC and returning to her home state of Virginia.
She was a devoted fan of WSU Cougars, Seahawks, Mariners and Richland Bombers. Mom was ever supporting of us kids in all our activities, from Little League, Football, Golf, Tap Dancing, Ballet to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Softball and countless PTA Meetings. She had an incredible passion for animals especially dogs, cats and horses.
Alice is survived by her children Michael Richey Connie Manolopoulos, Kim Dykeman Randy, Marc Richey Marie, all of Richland; Grandchildren Melissa Nelson Kevin, Bryan Dykeman Erica, Great-Grandchildren Justin Nelson and Hailey Nelson, all of Pasco; Daughter In-law Carolen Richey Hawaii, extended family of 5 step grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces and families.
Alice was preceded in death by her mother Nora Callahan and oldest son Ron Richey.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland By-Pass, Richland.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Alice's name may be sent to Hospice at the Chaplaincy.
Lastly the family wishes to sincerely thank the caring staff at Life Care Center of Richland, Hospice at the Chaplaincy and Paster Todd Schroeder of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Gayle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of our former neighbor, Alice Richey. on Delafield Avenue in Richland, WA. I had the privilege of working with Alice at Rockwell in 200-West and we became good friends. She was a real life character and had a great sense of humor. One of the funny things she said that I especially remember was, “I went to the beauty shop and told them, ‘Make me beautiful’, and they answered, we’re beauticians not magicians!” Alice was a lovely lady and a good neighbor. Our profound sympathy to her family.
Dear Mike,Kim, Marc and all your family. How thankful I am that Alice was my friend–over many years. We always could pick up where we left off whenever we saw each other.
She was always so sweet to me! I loved living across the street she was always smiling! God bless you Alice
To my Favorite Aunt Kim, Mike and Marc. I feel so blessed that I an Aunt that took me everywhere with her, which gave me the chance to grow up knowing Mum. I loved hanging out at the house, spending Christmas Eve over there and always being treated like an immediate family member. My heart is heavy right now knowing she is gone, but am thankful that she is your angel now that will always be watching over you all. Thank you for all the memories and blessing me with the chance to know her. I love and thank you for letting me grow up with your family and sharing her with me. Love and blessing to you all. Love Dani
Kim, Thoughts and prayers go with you and your family.
Kim & family,
Mum was a very dear lady and she will be missed by all who knew her. We are so sorry for your loss but take comfort in knowing she is in a much better place. We love you bunches and bunches! xoxo
May our Lord Jesus Christ comfort you in this time of great sorrow. I know in the months to come it will be very hard…she will be missed. But you have a lot of memories to hold close to your heart.
One promise we have from our Father is…if we believe on & in Jesus…we will be with our loved ones again..in ETERNITY. That promise is worth more than any other treasure in the world.
1 Thess 4:16-18 “The Lord Himself will come down from Heaven, with a loud command & voice of the archangel & with the trumpet call of God, & the dead will rise 1st. And we who are still alive & remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord 4ever. Therefore encourage each other with these words. Amen
I love you guys & my prayers are with you all..God bless
Kim and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Richland High Class of 1974
We are so very sorry for your loss. Losing a Mother must be one of the hardest losses there are. Many fun times and memories are dear to those who were lucky enough to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mike and Marc-
Our family has you in our prayers. So sorry to hear about your mother.
Rachel Mano and Gang
Mike,Kim,Marc and families: So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We were totally unaware that she had been ill. I have great memories from the days on Delafield Street. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your families.
Thinking of you in your time of grief.
Art and Nancy McDaniel
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Alice C Richey