Richard Richmire

July 30, 1946 – April 7, 2012

      Rich Richmire, age 65, died peacefully on April 7, 2012, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Rich loved his family very much, leaving his wife Cornelia (Cornie) Talley, his stepdaughters Erin and SiQi Talley, his son Eric of Spokane, his daughter, Risa Feenstra (Peter) and his grandchildren Taylor and Max Feenstra of Blaine, WA, his brother Mick (Patty), of Portland, OR, and numerous nieces and nephews.

      Rich loved sports, especially Husky football, his dog Turner, his countless friends and coworkers. Rich was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. Paralyzed since his early twenties, Rich still lived life to the fullest – traveling, camping, coaching youth sports and Special Olympics, raising kids, and having a successful career. He will most be remembered for his wicked sense of humor. He always saw the positive, the good, and the joy in life. He retired from the City of Seattle in 2010 after more than 30 years and many senior level positions. He then moved to Bainbridge Island and became the Business Administrator for the Bainbridge Island Fire Department – a job he truly loved.

      He would like all remembrances donated to the Bainbridge Island Volunteer Firefighters Association.

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