Birth date: Feb 23, 1944 Death date: Apr 6, 2020
Richard L. Dougherty (age 76) son of Eldon & Alice Dougherty passed away at his home in Graham Washington on April 6, 2020. After a long & hard fought battle with COPD Richard finally gained his wings in heaven along side his lov Read Obituary
Pomp! You will be missed so much. I am finding comfort that Gram will be jumping for joy seeing you again. Thank you for all the fried potatoes, pickles, and memories over the years. I love you to pieces! May you rest in peace, and your soul rest with Jesus.
Love, Tunnely
My Uncle Rick was an amazing man! He was so full of love and humor! One of my earliest memories with him was “talking” with his Turkey-bird pet bird. It was almost like he was Dr. Dolittle. Lol He had such a love for animals, furry or feathered.
Music was always such a big part of the family. Uncle Rick kept us entertained with his renditions of different songs. My favorite was his version of “honk, honk, rattle, rattle, crash beep beep”. I can still picture him and his very animated version of that. Not long after moving away from Washington I heard the song “King of the Road”. I immediately had to call and talk to him. We had such a great conversation that day. That song has and always will remind me of him.
I know he is in Heaven keeping the angels entertained with my auntie by his side. I can hear it now when he gets a little out of line and my auntie giving him the “Richard!” and him responding with that different voice he would use when talking to his “Missy”. Their love story was one for the ages. It was a true example of what love really is; unconditional, hard work, sacrifice and standing by one another in the good times and bad.
I love you Dad!! I will ALWAYS REMEMBER... “Did anyone tell you today that you’re terrific?!” “You can do anything for one day!” And of course... “I KNOW I’M SOMEBODY CUZ’ GOD DON’T MAKE NO JUNK!” THANK YOU SO MUCH Dad for helping me raise Beau. For being his Dad and his Pomp! So many countless memories but, the one I will cherish forever is how much you loved my Mom!! Together at last! Your Griddle❤️
I am so very sorry for your loss. Rick had the best smile. I will always remember his kind nature, that little spark that made watching Alice and his interactions a treat and his devotion to his family.May he rest in peace!
Heaven got richer and earth a little poorer.
Oceans of love,
Candace :)
