Following a brief career in the Maritime Merchant Marine’s he joined the Army & served our country for 2 years. He then joined the Arlington Police Department in 1965, achieving the ranks of Sergeant and then Chief, and retired in 1990 with 25 years of service.
John was married in 1959 to his beloved wife Delores Ekberg, and together they raised 3 children. He was active in his community and a member of the American Legion and Masonic Temple. His favorite pastime was crabbing and fishing.
After 23 years of marriage, his wife, Delores, passed away in 1987. He was also preceded in death by his parents, John Rickard and Wilma Strout and sister, Ellen Bloomfield. John is survived by his son, James (Tammi) Rickard; daughter, Debra (Ramsey) Leggett; son, Joseph (Jodine) Rickard; two grandchildren, Samantha (Steven) Goodwin and Megan Rickard; brother, Robin (Betty) Rickard; nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 13th, 1:00 p.m. at Wellers Funeral Home in Arlington, WA, with a graveside service immediately following at the Arlington Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Weller Funeral Home, Arlington, WA.
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