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Stephen Richards
11/25/1944 — 01/03/2016
From Kennewick, WA | Born in Kirkland, WA
Stephen Richards
Stephen Gene Richards, Senior Chief (Ret.), United States Navy, born to Eugene and Leona (Gustafson) Richards in Kirkland, Washington on November 25, 1944 passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 03, 2016.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Stephen is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gloria (Self) Richards, their five children, Angela Bolden (Larry), Robert Richards (Judith), Gregory Richards (Ashleigh), Ursula Honigman (Brian), Kevin Richards (Sara) and nineteen beloved grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by his two brothers, David Richards (Judy), Thomas Richards (Elizabeth), his twin sister, Sharon Kran, nine sisters-in-law, eight brothers-in- law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Stephen leaves behind a legacy of faith in Christ, love of family, friends, country and nature.
Rosary will be held Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 6:00pm at Holy Spirit in Kennewick. A Catholic Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Spirit in Kennewick, on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 1p.m.
Arrangements made by Einan’s at Sunset.
This hasn’t gotten any easier over the years Dad. I still miss you and think about you every day.
“Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.” ~Rossiter Worthington Raymond
Our deepest condolences.
Sending my love and prayers to Aunt Gloria and my cousins. Uncle Steve was a wonderful man, a great uncle. he will be missed dearly, but always present in our hearts. Rest in Peace Uncle Steve.
My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Gloria, my cousins and my aunts and uncles. I know Uncle Steve meant so much to our whole family. Every memory I have of him includes a smile on his face. Rest in heaven my dear uncle and Godfather.
Thinking of you all in Washington. Uncle Steve was such a great uncle. I will miss him dearly.
Stephen was a true American and great leader among men. He was someone I looked up to in the Navy and will ever be blessed by having known him. May God bless his family at this time of loss and may his soul be received into the Kingdom to be with our Lord. Fair winds and following seas shipmate! Until we meet again at the side of our Father.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Steve. What a blessing to have him in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his loved ones.
Jeanine and William Yen
My Uncle Steve only ever showed me his good parts; kindness, caring, a sense of humor, and a good heart. His shy smile made you feel like you were in it together. For me, he was more than just my uncle. I didn’t have much in the way of grandparents growing up, but Uncle Steve helped fill the gap. Talking football, sharing stories, laughing, fixing our broken sink; he was always someone to count on.
I can only imagine how much pain he must have been in these last few months that I missed out on. The last time I saw him, he seemed happy, surrounded by family in California. That’s how I’ll remember my Uncle Steve: strong, proud, kind, and with a coy smile. I miss him dearly, but I smile thinking of him smile now, as he rests in peace.
We are truly saddened by the loss of a great man.
I’ve only ever had positive experiences and have only heard positive stories about Uncle Steve.
You will be missed dearly and our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Gloria and family.
My sincere condolences mi Amiga
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
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Gloria and Family,
We’re so sorry for your loss and consider ourselves blessed, to have met Steve at Anthony and Krystal’s wedding. Hope you always know, you have extended family in us and we’re here for you and your family. Our prayers are with all of you and I know he’s resting peacefully, looking down upon all of you.
With sincere condolences,
Erick and Rose Bonilla “Krystal’s In-Laws”
Meeting Steven when I went to work at ATS I feel very Blessed to have know him. Steve was probably the kindest and most helpful person I have ever met.
I wish I could have been there to say good-bye and share happy wonderful memories with all who knew Steve, bless you all, Rest in Peace Steve and forever fly in the skies that you loved.
Debbie Matthes
Moses Lake, WA
wondered what you have been doing since you moved from Skagway, Alaska. So sad to find out through this announcement that Stephen and both his parents are gone. They were such kind and gentle people. Hugs and love to the remaining family from the Worleys.
“Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.” ~Rossiter Worthington Raymond
Our deepest condolences.
Sending my love and prayers to Aunt Gloria and my cousins. Uncle Steve was a wonderful man, a great uncle. he will be missed dearly, but always present in our hearts. Rest in Peace Uncle Steve.
My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Gloria, my cousins and my aunts and uncles. I know Uncle Steve meant so much to our whole family. Every memory I have of him includes a smile on his face. Rest in heaven my dear uncle and Godfather.
Thinking of you all in Washington. Uncle Steve was such a great uncle. I will miss him dearly.
Stephen was a true American and great leader among men. He was someone I looked up to in the Navy and will ever be blessed by having known him. May God bless his family at this time of loss and may his soul be received into the Kingdom to be with our Lord. Fair winds and following seas shipmate! Until we meet again at the side of our Father.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Steve. What a blessing to have him in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his loved ones.
Jeanine and William Yen
My Uncle Steve only ever showed me his good parts; kindness, caring, a sense of humor, and a good heart. His shy smile made you feel like you were in it together. For me, he was more than just my uncle. I didn’t have much in the way of grandparents growing up, but Uncle Steve helped fill the gap. Talking football, sharing stories, laughing, fixing our broken sink; he was always someone to count on.
I can only imagine how much pain he must have been in these last few months that I missed out on. The last time I saw him, he seemed happy, surrounded by family in California. That’s how I’ll remember my Uncle Steve: strong, proud, kind, and with a coy smile. I miss him dearly, but I smile thinking of him smile now, as he rests in peace.
We are truly saddened by the loss of a great man.
I’ve only ever had positive experiences and have only heard positive stories about Uncle Steve.
You will be missed dearly and our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Gloria and family.
My sincere condolences mi Amiga
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
.
Gloria and Family,
We’re so sorry for your loss and consider ourselves blessed, to have met Steve at Anthony and Krystal’s wedding. Hope you always know, you have extended family in us and we’re here for you and your family. Our prayers are with all of you and I know he’s resting peacefully, looking down upon all of you.
With sincere condolences,
Erick and Rose Bonilla “Krystal’s In-Laws”
Meeting Steven when I went to work at ATS I feel very Blessed to have know him. Steve was probably the kindest and most helpful person I have ever met.
I wish I could have been there to say good-bye and share happy wonderful memories with all who knew Steve, bless you all, Rest in Peace Steve and forever fly in the skies that you loved.
Debbie Matthes
Moses Lake, WA
wondered what you have been doing since you moved from Skagway, Alaska. So sad to find out through this announcement that Stephen and both his parents are gone. They were such kind and gentle people. Hugs and love to the remaining family from the Worleys.
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