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Engla Pickett
October 12, 2024
Richard Read was a Real Gentleman, he was noble, honorable, and kind with strong integrity. He had a very funny sense of humor which was quite endearing, you couldn't help but like and respect him. He was a Great Friend, Kindly Employer and Excellent Person. He will be painfully missed by all who knew him. I feel deep sympathy pains for his devoted family, this is a super difficult thing to go through, they need everyone's support. God Bless and Help Kathryn and her dear family in this painful time.
Helen Jane Showers
October 3, 2024
I knew Rich when he & Kathy were to be married & I stood up as maid of honor for them. He was the kindest gentleman & more. He spent his vacation driving to Texas to move my two daughters & I to Colorado Springs in 1981. He was a great truck driver, a great advisor, a great boss at the bank & a great boss at HBH for 22 yrs. And he was a great tour guide all across the USA. He always made sure we ate at nice restaurants & stayed at nice motels during our craft shows. He loved his wife & children & cared for us as if we were his own. He wii be so missed by all who knew him. RIP RICH! Helen Jane, Kristen Showers & Stephanie & son, Jake Kline.
Sandy Micci
September 23, 2024
Our prayers are with Kathy and kids. Rich meant a lot to us and our careers. Sandy and Dave Micci
Tom hall
September 22, 2024
I really enjoyed my time with Rich. We climbed a mountain or two in Colorado together. And, of course, time with the family. Rich was really a kind guy, wish we could have done one more climb.
Carol Plummer
September 21, 2024
My sympathy is extended to all of the Read Family. May all of your
precious memories help to heal the heartache all of you are enduring.
Cec Springfield
September 20, 2024
I first met Rich when his wife, Kathy, had a group of ladies in for "crafting" at her home. Rich was a very kind and quiet man, but he always made one feel welcome. Upon arrival, he opened the door and said, "They are in the basement." He said, "I'm Rich, by the way, and I understand your husband was born and raised in Colorado Springs." He made conversation easily. I never once heard a bad word come out of his mouth about anyone or towards anyone.
The next time I remember seeing Rich was on the slopes of Crested Butte. I was scared to death as I hadn't skied before or if I had, I wasn't sure I could do it. But all of our friends were skiers, Rich included. I took a class during the morning hours, and after some much needed lunch, we all headed out to the ski slopes. Rich skied first and he was standing at the bottom of the slope close to a tree. I remember that my knees were flapping against one another as it was now my turn. What or how was I going to do this?! Knowing that Rich was waiting for me at the bottom was a great sense of relief. I started down the hill and I felt totally out of control but somehow I managed to ski right up to him. He was smiling and that comforted me. Rich was so genuine, so true to himself and I will miss his gentle and powerful soul! RIP Rich! Cec Springfield
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