Richard Walters Obituary

Richard, if you are reading this ...know that no matter how much time passes.... you will always be my friend. Though life and death.... Always.
I miss all the fun times we had together.
You will never be forgotten.

So grateful Legacy provides a way to help me remember Richard and others. In life and death I will always remember Richard as a smart, funny and caring individual whom I am proud to call my friend.

With Richard gone now 6 years I find myself somehow struggling to find just the right words to describe how great it was to know and grow up with Richard and his family.

As I sit here having my toast and coffee, reading this reminder email from Legacy, I find myself recalling all the joy and happiness Richard shared with me and everyone he knew and my struggle subsides.
A warmth overcomes me as I remember how blessed I am to have known such a wonderful guy.

Now I find myself left to simply remember all the good times we had and to remember to send my best wishes to all his friends and family.
May God Bless you Richard.
Sent with Love,
Paul

Hi Brother I often think of all the many great adventures we had over the years .... R.I.P

It's funny how the heart works. Just a day or so ago my heart reminded my mind of some fond, random memory of Richard and his brother Gary. And I smiled. Today, sitting at my breakfast table, having my toast and coffee and looking at the news of the day on my laptop - what appears in my e-mail inbox but a reminder of the anniversary of Richards passing.
Coincidence? I think not!
Its been quite a year or two, so much happening around the world, the pandemic, political tensions between countries, etc. When I thought of Richard and Gary I thought ... I should call Christopher (Gary's son) and see how he is doing....and then I got side-tracked and never called. Then this reminder showed up, affording me the opportunity to not only acknowledge the fact that Richard (and Gary) are (and will always be) remembered fondly; but also providing me the opportunity to say hello to Christopher in this message. I also want to take this opportunity to say hello to Richard and Gary's sister, Kathy who I grew up with. I hope all is well with you too!
Of course, my door will always be open to the Walters family. Call or write anytime.
Until later then, this message is sent with Love.
Paul

Hello everyone just a quick note to say I often remember growing up with Rich and telling others of the many
stories from youth to when we went down separate paths his to Colorado mine thru a Los Angeles career You
will always be remembered by the family and I will continue to share our wonderful stories....

Today, I will remember the Richard from my youth. In particular, I remember his eyes, his smile, his laugh, his energy, his kindness, his keen mind, his sincerity and of course, his mischievousness nature. Richard was always fun to be around and added great texture to those around him. My continued thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family on the loss of their husband and brother Richard, a truly special person.

Dear Paula, Gary and Kathy,
Please, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. As I write this I sit stunned by this news.
Paula, please forgive me if the following strikes you as kind of long-winded as we've never met but Gary and Kathy can tell you I spent many days, months, and years in your husband Richards company. Richard, Gary, Robby, Jamie, Kenny & Paul.we were a kind of band of brothers.
As I remember it, Richards's father Vern, was partners (for a time) with my next door neighbor. Because those two families were close and I lived next door, you could say, in a way, Richard and I grew up together. From about age 14 to 21 we hung out at the Larson's house, swimming in the pool, hiking around on the mountain, swinging on the tree rope at the lower lot, riding bikes, and yes, listening to Jim Morrison and the Doors.
I remember Richard had the funniest way of appealing to others. The youngest of three (like me, and the shortest in stature if memory serves me right) he had to have a hook' to get the attention he so rightly deserved. Richards hook was his sharp wit, charming sense of humor and fearless temperament. Richard was nobody's fool.

Sadly, after Richard moved to Colorado, he and I gradually lost touch. There wasn't any falling out, life just took us in different directions.
And right now, that's the hard part for me. Up until I heard this news, in the back of my mind I thought I would (sooner or later) see Richard again and we would reminisce about the good old days and laugh together again in amazement at how much we seemed to get away with as kids. There's a lesson for all of us to learn here: Don't take those you love for granted. If you love someone, let them know, for you may not see them tomorrow.
So now I'm left to rely on my faith in God's promise that Richard is in a better place. This I believe. Funny, I can almost hear him say: Ha! Beat Cha!

Paula, Gary and Kathy, again, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Regardless of time or distance, Richard was a good friend once and will always have a place in my heart and will never be forgotten.
Save me a seat Richard.
Love, Paul

Dear Paula Kris and I are truly saddened by your loss there are not enough words to tell you how we feel stay strong and surround yourself with family and friends.
Love Kris and James

Dear Paula,
Please accept our condolences and our conviction that Richard is waiting for you to join him in eternity. Hope to see you Thursday at RMC.
Bob and Sara Randall