Vera (Hayes) Richards

Lifelong resident of Auburn for 96 years, Vera Richards, born April 16, 1914, passed away March 24, 2011 of a pulmonary disease. She lived a full, fun filled, active, independent life. She was an avid reader, loved traveling, spending time with her family and friends, beating everyone at card games and was always ready for a party. She belonged to the same bunco party group for over 35 years and hadn’t missed a Super Bowl party in 24 years. Equally spirited, Vera has always had a great love for thoroughbred horse racing and was thrilled at the opportunity 2 years ago to join in a partnership of owning 3 race horses. Vera retired from Boeing in 1977. In the past she had been a docent and a volunteer at White River Museum and volunteered in other community activities. She was preceded in death by her husband; Elmer Richards, her daughter; Marcia Earlywine, and long time companion; Elmer Chase. She is survived by her daughters: Judy (Howard) Erickson, and Kathy (Al) Hoppenrath, Her step children; Gary (Deb) Chase and Helen Dani (Dale) Surdyk, 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren and many, many friends. Vera was an awesome woman with a wonderful spirit and will be missed by all that were blessed to have known her. A visitation will be held, Friday, April 1, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Price Helton Funeral Home, 702 Auburn Way N. Auburn, WA. Funeral services will be held, 12:00 PM, Saturday April 2nd also at Price Helton. Graveside services will be held , 11:00 AM Monday April 4th at Hillcrest Cemetery in Kent, WA. Online sentiments may be journaled at www.price-heltonfuneralhome.com

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