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Richard Lee O’Malley
07/03/1958 — 07/21/2013
From Kennewick, WA, US | Born in Richland, WA
Richard Lee O’Malley
Richard "Rich" O'Malley, 55, of Kennewick, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 21, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends.
Rich was born on July 3, 1958 to Clarence and Darlene Olander O'Malley. He was born and raised in Richland, WA before building his dream home with his loving wife Karla Heiman O'Malley in Kennewick, WA. He graduated from Richland High School class of 1976, and was an all-state football player with multiple honors; he was proud to be a Bomber. He received his Associates of Computer Science degree from Columbia Basin College and spent the majority of his career at Energy Northwest.
While at CBC, Rich met his future wife, Karla, who he married on August 23, 1980 and has been the love of his life for 33 years. Together they had three beautiful children who he loved unconditionally and was extremely proud of. He enjoyed multiple outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and spending time camping with his family at Wallowa Lake.
Rich is survived by his loving wife Karla, Son Aaron Jennifer O'Malley of Richland, Daughter Rachel O'Malley of Kennewick, and Son Shawn O'Malley of Kennewick. Rich was expecting his first grandchild in January of 2014 Aaron and Jennifer. Sister Sue Steve Bock of Wasilla, AK., Sister Barb Bill Wedberg of Richland and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He will be dearly missed by all his family and longtime friends. He will always be remembered for his laugh, witty sense of humor, colorful stories and gadgets.
Visitation closed casket will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Einan's Funeral Home in Richland. Funeral services will be held at Einan's Funeral Home at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2013 with burial to follow.
Please wear your favorite Hawaiian-style shirt to the services in honor of Rich.There will be a celebration of life to follow at the O'Malley family home.
Karla I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family.
To the O’Malley….I am so very sorry for your loss, I will always remember what a great guy Rich is and his sense of humor. He will be deeply missed. God bless you all and Rest in Peace Rich <3
I remember Rich from school Col-High. He was always sweet and funny to talk to. Thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family.
So sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. He was a wonderful person and classmate. Blessings to his family. Cheryl Neland Cano 76 Bomber
Karla and family– you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we are sending much love at this very difficult time in your life. You have our deepest sympathy. May God bless you all..Keep your memories close to your heart
Karla I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family.
To the O’Malley….I am so very sorry for your loss, I will always remember what a great guy Rich is and his sense of humor. He will be deeply missed. God bless you all and Rest in Peace Rich <3
I remember Rich from school Col-High. He was always sweet and funny to talk to. Thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family.
So sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. He was a wonderful person and classmate. Blessings to his family. Cheryl Neland Cano 76 Bomber
Karla and family– you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we are sending much love at this very difficult time in your life. You have our deepest sympathy. May God bless you all..Keep your memories close to your heart
Don’t call him Richard I would never have knew who you meant Rich TIL it said He was on the football team that went to State
I remember him well
GO BOMBERS
My condolences to the O’Malley family on the loss of Rich. I knew Arron & Rachel from Southridge and Karla was a teacher’s assistant in my P.E. class during my Freshman year at Southridge. My love to you all. May you feel surrounded by God’s tender-loving care during this difficult time!
We are so saddened to hear of Rich’s passing espically when we are out of town and not able to be there for you all. We had the greatest of all neighbors from Sean playing with Justin to Rachel’s prom and then working for us at Just Roses, to Karla being our watchdog and not hating us for letting our car roll down our driveway into your bushes!! Rich and the boys were so helpful when we moved in and had to move our huge TV screen up about 5′ in the air to a hole in the wall. Rich also was the best snake killer in the neighborhood espically the day I came home and found one going up my garage stairs.I had to run over and have Rich help me contain it in the garage and finally he came to my aid and killed it or I would have been a basketcase! We will always remember our beloved neighbor and family friends we miss you so Rich. Love the Wormingtons
I’m so sorry. It just can’t believe he is gone. Doesn’t seem real. We had some good times with Karla and Rich, good memories. Jim and Rich had many good times, and so many stories! We will miss him and he will always be alive in our hearts.
Karla and family,
Sending prayers to you all. Anyone who knew Rich couldn’t help but like him. I remember him from high school. He was a great athlete and a great guy with a wonderful personality and sense of humor. I’m glad to have known him.
The O’Malley Family –
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your wonderful family is in my thoughts. Love you Shawn and the rest of the O’Malleys :
My thoughts and prayers are with the O’Malley family. Rich will be missed dearly by all who he came in contact with in his life. He has a beautiful family who I am very grateful for knowing. You are all like a second family to me and I am so sorry for your loss. I love you all.
I was very sad to hear of Rich’s passing. He was a great co-worker, boss, and friend at EN. He was a proud husband and father. I loved hearing from him… getting updates on how well his kids were doing.
I will be out of town Saturday, but would like to express my condolences to the family.
Best wishes to all of Rich’s family and friends at this time of loss.
Karla, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My condolences to the O’malley family and friends. Although, I haven’t seen Rich since High School, the memories are fresh as yesterday in my mind. I can see him in my minds eye, amongst other classmates in the hallways of Col-high. Always vibrant with many friends! It’s odd that I haven’t crossed paths with him all these years in the Tri-Cites! I was blessed to have met up with him on FACEBOOK, along with many other classmates! Rest in peace Rich, and my prayers are that the O’Malley family and close friends, hold tight to each other, and help each other get through this terrible time of loss! God Bless, and may Rich come through in his shining spirit, to let you know he is near, and watching over you all!
To the O’Malley family, I’m saddened by your lost. I have lasting memories of Richland and the Bomber Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Karla and your family.
So sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of Rich! May God Bless.
The O’Malley family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband & dad.
We pray that God will comfort your heart, and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace.
Shawn, we are so sorry about your dad. We did not know him, but he had to be a great father to have raised a son like you. You are in our prayers.
Karla, my heart goes out to you over the loss of your best friend and life partner. I still remember the day you and Rich were married. I felt so honored that you and Rich asked me to be a part of such an important day in your lives by singing at your wedding all those years ago. I am sure Rich’s life was deeply fulfilling because you and the children were in it. We will all miss Rich, but none more than you.
Rich and Karla raised some damn talented children. I feel really lucky to have been so close with your family growing up! So many fun memories, think about you guys all the time!
Nick
O’Malley family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have so many memories of my dad Monty and Rich at the baseball fields. So very sorry for the loss of such an incredible man.
-Nelson family
Karla, are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your strength and the love of your family and friends will get you through your loss. Rich had a great sense of humor and a kind heart. He will be missed.
I will always remember Rich and his great smile and how willing he was to share it. He made the world a better place. I always looked up to him and he was always kind to all around him. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends. Big loves to all
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Richard Lee O’Malley