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In memory of
Russell "Russ" Kenneth Richards
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Obituary
Russell Kenneth Richards – husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was called home peacefully on June 2, 2025 from complications caused by spinal stenosis and from natural causes. He was 86 years old.
Born on August 7, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts to Florence Mae Grover Richards and Jerome Edward Richards, Russ was the oldest of four children. Although his accent faded over the years, it always returned quickly after talking to his family.
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Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints
Participated in
Leader of
Boy Scouts of America
Favorites
What were Russell's favorite performances to watch?
Western singers
Western singers
Western singers
What causes did Russell care about most?
Preserving patriotism
Preserving patriotism
Preserving patriotism
What were Russell's favorite artists or styles of art?
His great grandfather's paintings or ships
His great grandfather's paintings or ships
His great grandfather's paintings or ships
What was Russell's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
Timeline
Born
August 7th, 1938
Got married to Nancy Richards
June 4th, 1966
Graduated from college
June 4th, 1966
Utah State University, Old Main Hill, Logan, UT
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Survived by
Nancy Richards
Wife
Jolie Richards
Daughter
Derek Richards
Son
Corby Richards
Son
Kyle Richards
Son
Kara Richards
Daughter
Avery Richards
Granddaughter
Henderson Richards
Grandson
Hurley Richards
Grandson
Harris Richards
Grandson
Andrew White
Grandson
Jered White
Grandson
Mitchell White
Grandson
Noah White
Grandson
Ryan Bickell
Grandson
Carter Frainey
Family
Nancy Richards
Wife
Holly Richards
Daughter-in-law
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Cause of death
Heart failure
Method of disposition
Cremation
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to Oregon State Parks Foundation.
$200.00
Raised by 1 person
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