Devoted husband, beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather
Bill, affectionately known by his family and friends as "Willy Rich", was born November 20th, 1930 in Seattle, WA to William and Marguerite Richards. He attended public schools in West Seattle and graduated later from the University of Washington, earning varsity letters in Track and Cross Country. He then served in the US Army from 1953-1955 and went on to a career of teaching and coaching in public schools. Later, he earned a graduate degree from Seattle University. Along the way he worked fifty straight years as a mutual employee at Longacres/ Emerald Downs racetracks starting in 1964. During college, he met the love of his life, Diane Clark Richards, and was married to her for 66 years prior to his passing on September 16th.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Clark Richards, sons; Bill (Rosie), Steve (Margaret) and Jay (Emi). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren; Maria, David, Aaron (Amber), Christopher, John, William "Billy" and 2 great grandchildren; Grayson and Sydney. He is also survived by his brother, Larry (Marty) of Port Townsend and sister Jean Timmermeister of Spokane.
