Ralph Hunter Richardson

Ralph Hunter Richardson passed away September 7, 2014 with his family by his side.

He was born April 26, 1930 to Henry M. and Marion S. Richardson in Seattle, grew up in Rainier Beach and graduated from Franklin High School in 1949. He served in the army from 1951 to 1953, and attended college graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in Economics.

He was married to Sharon L. (Mullins – 1935-2004) in 1955 and raised two daughters on Mercer Island. He developed and sold Real Estate, including Protection Island. He was the manager/owner of Northwest Escrows of Bellevue Inc. for 48 years. Ralph was a long time member of the Jaycees and the Elks Club. He retired in 1997 and moved to Sequim, where he enjoyed fishing, crabbing and catching shrimp.

He is survived by his sister Jean (Felix) Hermansen, daughters Sandra M. (Pat) Hayes and Robin K. (Steve) Oakes, four granddaughters and one grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, his parents, brothers Sydney, Roy and John Richardson, and granddaughter Jennifer R. Hayes.

Memorial services will be held November 1st at Mt Baker Park Presbyterian Church in Seattle at 1:30 pm and on November 15th at 1:30 at the Elks Lodge in Sequim. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made In Ralph’s memory to the Ryther Child Center or Campfire USA Puget Sound Council.