Steve Richards
Jan. 21, 1953 - May 17, 2024
Steve Richards, a good and deeply loved man, has died at the age of 71. He left us suddenly on May 17, 2024, a short 4 weeks to the day after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
He was born to Robert and Charlotte Richards on January 21, 1953 in Chicago, IL the first of three boys. His nature as the oldest sibling was to offer himself as the caretaker - a role he spent a lifetime expanding to include many.
Steve moved to the Pacific Northwest as a very young man with his best friend from high school wanting to take advantage of the many outdoor activities he loved - hiking, camping and above all, fishing. They were soon joined by other friends from the Midwest, creating a group who remain close today. They all will miss the annual 4th of July party Steve and his wife hosted on Camano Island. A talented fly fisherman, he built his own rods and tied his own flies for years. Recently he had begun to gift these to special friends – having discovered that even catch and release fishing felt too cruel to him in his retirement years.
With subtle sly teasing, Steve would indulge his wicked sense of humor, amusing himself, and deeply delighting those who understood his gift. He knew a lot about a lot, but most often only quietly offered his
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