I was truly shocked and saddened to learn of Rich's passing. My sincere condolences to his family. Rich was a very special human being, and we would actually have discussions about what that meant. He certainly knew how to light up a room with his laughter and stories. One of our favorite ways to bring some of that light heartedness to a long night at work was to tease about escaping for a beer and wings at "BWW", our code for let's party. 
Rich will be missed.

Had the pleasure of working with Rich for many years at ATS. Went riding with him years ago with others was a good time. Will miss the funny conversations we had in the shop.  He always brightened the mood in the shop with his quick wit and humor. He will be missed.

I loved talking to Rich even it was for a minute. He always seemed to have a comment that just changed people's attitude for the better. That happened every time I walked in the shop. He seamed eager to help other people when asked. I miss him.

I worked with Rich in the Avionics shop for several years. He could always be counted on for a wry joke, a good story or to help me out with getting a wiring technique just right. I'll miss him.

As I looked through old photos of uncle Tige I was touched by all the fun memories I have.  Most have to do with him teasing his sister Lynne about anything and everything.  Like the time he convinced her that the post office had a special machine that could detect money sent in birthday cards and that the employees would then divert those cards and keep the money.  He really had her going.  You would think she would know better than believe him when he had that mischievous grin on his face.  He finally came clean, and we all laughed and laughed.

The memory that keeps coming up the most is the time my mom and I visited him in Spokane when he was in the Air Force.  When we arrived at his house, he asked how our drive had been.  I made the mistake of telling him about the sign we saw at a rest stop warning of rattlesnakes.  Growing up in Western Washington I had not ever been at a rest stop that felt the need to warn visitors of rattlesnakes.  Tige being Tige then proceeded to yell, “Watch Out! Rattlesnake!” every time we were outside and rounding a corner.  Sometimes for comic effect he would also then grab my or my mom’s waists and make a hissing sound too.  Each time one or both of us would scream and jump.  Even when we were expecting it!  And each time Tige would giggle and giggle.  That was him though, jokes never got old.  And even if you were the target, you still somehow felt in on it too.  I would like to think that I got my wit from him or at least from being around him in my formative years.  He was always quick with a joke and loved it even more when others would join in.  

I treasure all the time I got to spend with him and miss him tremendously.


Rich was a good friend. We met in seventh grade at Alderwood Jr High. We ended up working on airplanes at the same company in Everett Wa where Rich was a talented avionics technician. I miss his witty sense of humor and friendly personality. He was a guy who you always looked forward to seeing and will be missed by all who knew him.

My Dad took me and a friend on a motorcyle ride with him to his favorite breakfast place in Bothell.  While we were waiting my Dad was listening to music and bobbing his head while decked out in his harley leathers.  My friend noticed and said "Wow, your Dad is really rockin out over there."  I responded with "Bet you a dollar he is listening to Pink's 'Get the party started'.  She said "No way?!" but quietly scooted close enough to hear the music from his head phones.   Needless to say I was a dollar richer that morning.  
We laughed at this big tough looking biker listening to Pink!!   It was just soo perfectly Rich.   I truly had the best Dad.  

I am so sorry to hear of Rich's passing.  He worked within our Materiel team at ATS for several years before moving on as an avionics mechanic.  Always a gracious man!  Giant virtual hugs to all of the Pursell family.
Shelly Cleator

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Richard L Pursell

30 mars 1960 – 9 avril 2021

Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery

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