Richard Wayne Van Deventer was born on June 14, 1946 in Long Beach, California to Homer and Myrtle Van Deventer. He passed away on April 11, 2019 with his family at his side. Richard is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Sharon; daughter Julie; son Craig; grandchildren Carl, Clayton, Casondra, Nathan, Cayden and Easton; great-grandchildren Braxton, Corbyn, Dalylah, and Henley; and precious dog Maggie.
Friends are invited to join the family and pay their respects on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 at Chapel of the Pines, 2855 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, 530-622-3813. Interment with military honors presented by the Marine Corps will be on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 1:00 p.m. at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, California.