Francis Felix Richards, 79, of Shoreline, WA passed away May 29, 2013. He was born June 29, 1933 to Leslie and Elma Richards in Lewistown, Montana. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Boeing as a machinist from 1977 to 1996. He was a member of St. Luke Parish in Shoreline where he belonged to the Knights of Columbus. Francis is survived by his children, Charles (Robyn) Richards, Paul (Diane) Richards and Davina Kabicek; his sister, Aggie (Ted) Mikula; three grandchildren, Shakita Kabicek, Nicholas Myrick and Mitchell Myrick; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Richards in May 2010. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, July 12, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville. Inurnment at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoaks Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville.
Published in The Herald (Everett) from July 7 to July 9, 2013