Hi Jim. I often feel you close. Thank you for watching over Sandra. Much love and many hugs, Sharon.
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We lived next door to Jim and Sandra for a couple of years before buying a house. When we left the area for work, it was Jim's brother Brian who bought it.
My wife and I loved living next door to the Richardsons. So when we recently moved back to Yakima, we drove past the house and noted that the garage door was closed. That wasn't normal. We were sad to learn of Jim's passing. Just a great guy.
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I had the honor of being Jim's supervisor from 2014 though 2016. I loved how he welcomed every new kid into the squad and subsequently corrupted them with his fun. He made going to work a pleasure, from desktop pancakes to his famous cider to take home to my wife when we pulled a long day to meet a deadline. I was always amazed how he could crank out a perfect set of plans and look like he did it while taking a nap.
I will always remember him as a friend, and I look forward to the day where I will meet him again. You all are in my prayers! God gave us a great gift in Jim.
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Jimbo-
We all here at your DOT Family sure do miss you, we miss that big smile, the way you always had a joke to make us all laugh, and the way you made everyone feel welcome. You were always there to help everyone out when their cars broke down, needed a tree cut down, or just friend. You will always be missed.....
Bob
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So many stories about him doing 'boy' things. Boone also helped out his sisters and girlfriends with taking out the limo for girls night out, airport shuttle, Christmas light viewing, and wine tasting. Not to confuse you, he didn't sit on the side lines waiting quietly "ha!" while we 'enjoyed'. He also took part in the festivities. But took care of us "Hens" and made sure we all got home safely. I miss my brother and talk about him a lot with my husband, Chris. Always commenting.... "Boone could do/fix that."
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One of my favorite Jimisms was opening day of pheasant. Back in those days it started at noon. We took off for his uncles old place out on the rez. We were hauling down the road when Boone slammed on the brakes. We went down this long driveway got out and the owner came over to us. Jim asked if he wanted to sell this pile of rust that the only way you knew it was a car was by the rims! The old guy said sure! Back to Yakima we went and got his trailer. Loaded it up and took it back to his house! It became his 43 Plymouth. Went hunting the next day. His dog was one of the best road hunting dogs I ever knew! He and Chinna are together again!
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One of my favorite memories about Jim was when he came to help me fix my truck. I had only known Jim for a couple months when my truck broke down on I 82 near Selah. I called Jim he answered what up Chadly and asked him if he could take a look at my truck. So I had the truck towed home and he came right over. About 15 mins later he knew what the problem was and we went off to Autozone to get the parts to fix it. It took him about another 30 mins to have it fixed so less than 2 hours my truck was ready to go. Jim was always willing to help anyone. He would always give you crap about it but still put his many projects on hold to help out. As I said, I didn’t know Jim very well, so I felt like I owed him one but he didn’t expect anything in return . We became good friends, and we never felt like we actually owed each other anything but later that winter he called me and needed help get his broken down snowplow back home to his house. We towed it home with his truck. Jim said well I finally “owe” you one and the very next morning he came over with the plow that he fixed and plowed my street and sidewalk where the kids went to school. He said we are even again with 24 hours of me helping he out. I’ve never had a friend so willing to help with anything. I am very grateful that I got to know him and Sandra and I have so many memories of him. Jim will be missed by anyone that knew him.
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Jim... My hero (Thats what he would always call me... sarcastically of course). One of my favorite memories (There are many) with Jim was when we helped Gare Bear pour his concrete patio. You better believe those forms Jim placed were spot on. We spent the day working, laughing and giving Gary guff as Jim loved to do. His work wife he was, least that's what we joked about. Then Jim let me pick up a fallen tree with Stinky. All in all a great day. There were many of those with Jim.
Another memory is when he took me duck hunting for my first time. Jim was the only one to get a duck. Z Dog as old as she was still leaped out into that river and grabbed it like it was nothing. We took his modified jet ski "drift boat" down the river and got stuck on a rock bar in the freezing cold at 5 o clock in the morning when it was still dark. No joke, we had to get out into the river ourselves and lift the boat off. It was always an adventure with Jim.
Miss you Jimothy.
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Oh Jim! We have really missed you over this last year! On this day I am remembering back to all the fun times and mischief that I was able to share with you even only in the short 5 years I had the privilege of knowing you. You were a great friend, an even better cider maker, and absolutely one of the best people I have ever known.
With so many stories to share, it is hard to pick just one, but one of my fondest memories is when Jim heard that I had gotten my car stuck in some snow in the Rocky Top trail head parking lot. I remember his eyes perked up when he heard there was snow to be plowed and sure enough, right after work, there he was right in front of my house revving his engine waiting to pick me up and give me a snow plow lesson. Off we went on that “jimmy rigged” Land Cruiser to begin digging out the trail head parking lot. Right off the bat, he made me drive and with his guidance, we had the popular parking lot back down to gravel and open to the public. After a famous homemade cider to celebrate our accomplishment, off we went, but we didn’t even make it 1 mile before Jim noticed someone else he could help out as there was a car stuck in the snow bank. After a quick 180, he was ready to show off the capabilities of his Land Cruiser and pulled out the stuck USPS mail car, all the while turning down any reward for his help. Helping people was his reward.
Eventually we made it back home where he dropped me off after having one of the most memorable and spontaneous experiences of my life. But he wasn’t done as he then proceeded to plow my entire street as his farewell.
Jims kindness and fun loving nature was unparalleled and extremely contagious. I will also look back to the good memories we shared and will never forget him.
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Jim always wanted to help others, and when I told him about my plan to clean up my creek, Jim quickly offered to bring over Stinky, and clean out the creek with me.
I enjoyed hanging out with Jim and hearing his stories, which Jim was never short of. Jim made a big impact in a short time on me. He will be truly missed, but never forgotten.
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Jim and I met thru friends, at a cabin. My first impression was - well he's got a great sense of humor. Later that night, we had dinner and drinks - and he brought me a cocktail with an icicle in it (it was winter). That was fun! Overtime - he kept me laughing for 31 great years. You are greatly missed Jim - one of a kind & a tough act to follow. Love your wife
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2009, Yakima County, WA, USA
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