OMG. I am so incredibly saddened to finally have just found my good friend Richard after being gone from my life when I moved away 21 years ago. I've so often sought him out, though it has truly been too long since I actively searched. This past week he was repeatedly on my mind. Finally today I resumed the search. Sifting through quite a few names and many images. Finally, one was looking like my big hard working pal from the 3-4 years in the 90s when we carried the worldly possessions and garbage, of countless families for UVL in Renton. He was a dear friend and somewhere something went south. I never could figure it out, but finally I recently recalled a single misunderstanding. I told him I met such and such, not knowing they had had a really foul view of one another. I never grasped the implications. We didn't speak following that, and I didn't understand. Having moved away from both the job as well as the region in 2000, I would occasionally search his name online and places that preceded Fb. But he wasn't yet an online guy. Last week or so I thought about him and as I looked at the incredible weight bench and iron plate set he gifted me so many years ago, I set to find him and hope to revisit my good bud. Seeing his image all these many years later, he looks the same, same friendly smile atop a giant of a man who seemed invincible to any man or other danger. I was strong, but he was a mans man. A father long before I even dreamed of such things, I often did things because I recalled Richard showed me some technique that made a seeming impossible task, practically simple. I missed him by 5yrs. I never imagined, of any of the men we knew as we worked for United, that you would be the one who was to die young. I could've named 5 guys that had I learned they passed, I wouldn't have  been surprised, considering the lives they lived at least during those days. But NEVER, could I have imagined this one to go young. I'll miss you my too long absent moving man friend.

Richard was one of the kindest and warmest people I have ever met, and there are simply no words for the sadness of his tragic loss. Richard had a natural fascination of the sciences and the vast universe that surrounds us, yet his ability to make those immediately around him laugh and feel at ease was second to none. A true gent that will be missed and forever remembered by so many. My heartfelt condolences to Mattie and his family.

I am saddened by the loss of my grade school friend.  My condolences go out to the entire family in this time of loss.  In reading some of the other comments, I am glad to know that Richard was so well thought of and especially that he continued to touch those that he came in contact with like only RICHARD could.  May God Bless and Keep you all.

Richard made a lasting impression upon us the first time we met.  He was a gentleman, with a warm personality, and he was charming.  We wish we'd had more time to get to know him better. There was a lot of common traits we shared.  Our prayers and love go out to Mattie and all of his family.

                                                                    Nancy and Robin Royster
                                                                    Tacoma, WA

I was lucky enough to meet Richard through his beautiful bride Mattie and get to know him as a good friend.  He had a special ability to make people laugh and was warm and generous.  His smile and presence lit up whatever room he was in.  His excitement was infectious.  I'll miss his many voices, especially Beanie and Rick.  He gave great hugs.  He was truly a renaissance man, good with his hands, mechanically adept, and a talented artist; I think that most of all though, he was a scientist at his center, constantly feeding an unquenchable curiosity about the world.  I am extremely saddened by his sudden loss.  Wishing for comfort and peace at this difficult time to Mattie, his children, family, and friends.  There will never be another Richard, and none of us will ever be the same.  Those of us fortunate enough to have been in his orbit are all the better for having known him.

Please remember the good times you've shared with Richard and may God continue to comfort your family ~ Psalm 23:4.

I am so sorry for your tragic loss.  May the God who "binds up the broken hearted" and "comforts all who mourn" carry you through this difficult time.
(Isaiah 61:1,2) with sincerest sympathy.

In Shock...gonna miss my friend even though we haven't seen each other since high school. I'm so glad I was able to reconnect with him through face book and to hear his voice when we exchanged numbers. He will be truly missed.

Peace
DULLAH

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your loved on
1Thessalonians 4:14

"Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night." - from 'The Old Astronomer' by Sarah Williams. Love and deepest sympathy to Mattie and all Richard's family on the loss of a special man.

Praying and thinking of you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

I wish you weren't facing this hard and tragic event with Richard's death.  Be sure to turn to your family, friends and co-workers at Seattle U for the support you need.  In time, may you be blessed with new joy, love, and meaning to fill the gaping hole that carves deep in the experience of Richard's death.

My heart goes out to you, Mattie. Such a stunning loss. I'm glad you had the time together that you did, and I'm so sorry it was cut short.

I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Our hearts are with you.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My condolences  on the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in God's  word knowing that he promises us a hope that we may see our loved ones again. 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. We will keep the whole family in our prayers in the days and weeks to come.

My sincere condolences to the family. I hope that your many fond memories will comfort you and that the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts (Fla)

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Richard M Abdullah

22 abril, 1966 – 25 noviembre, 2016

Greenwood Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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