Richard Rhoades, age 70 was born to William and Edna (Feary) Rhoades on January 13, 1948. Richard passed away at home on November 2, 2018. Rick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He enjoyed watching sports - especially football. Fishing and Hunting were his favorite hobbies. Rick loved the holidays. He didn't just play Santa, he became Santa. Rick was a Vietnam veteran and very proud of his service protecting the people of this great nation. Rick left the Army and joined BNSF Railroad until he retired in 1998. He spent his retirement enjoying his loving family and his numerous pets. He was loved by many and will never be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Katherine Ball, Evelyn Jackson, Marilyn Raethke; brothers, Bill Rhoades and Dwayne Rhoades. Rick is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy (Berglin;) children, Dustin Rhoades (Leslie) and Mysti Rhoades; grandchildren: Billi Jo, Hunter, Gabriel and Aeden; great grandchild, Westly and many nieces and nephews. Celebration of life will be held on November 16, 2018 at 6 p.m. at EFESTE Winery, 19730 144th Ave NE Woodinville, WA. The family wishes to thank the Snohomish Fire and rescue for their service to our community.
Stan Stebing
It is always hard for me to add a Classmate to our "In Memory" page. I enjoyed getting to visit with Rick at our first class picnic at Martha Lake Park in 2014 and our 50th Class Reunion. It is always nice to see old friends at our MHS Picnics and Reunions and that is why I enjoy helping with the planning and organizing of our events. Rest in Peace Rick, and we will see you on the other side.
Pat Echelbarger
Rest in Peace Rick, you old linebacker, you!
Rexana Magruder (Scrimager)
Praying comfort for his loved ones.
Kevin Cloud Brechner
Stan, I think it is hard for all of us to read of our classmates passing away, even the ones we never got to know well. Not only does it reminds us of our own mortality, which we are all marching head-first into, but it also tears away a part of our past. I didn't know Rick well, but I had classes with him and we had a friendly relationship. He appears briefly in the April 1966 video shot during the fund raising week. His image is a little overexposed but not so much that we can't see him as he was, a friendly, good-looking guy. He appears at about 6 minutes and 40 seconds into the film (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67QG5E235SM). My condolances go out to his family and friends, and my deepest thanks for his service to our country.