Richard Maxwell Willyerd's Obituary
Richard Maxwell Willyerd, 78 of Spanaway, Washington passed away on June 9, 2023. Born in Woodburn Oregon to Maxwell and Dorothy Willyerd. Rich was a veteran of the US Army and a longtime resident of Tacoma and surrounding areas. He was a retired Surveyor in the engineering field.
Rich enjoyed travel, camping at their property on the river, and playing poker both online and with friends in the Puget Sound area. He loved sitting at their favorite Mexican restaurant sharing a plate of tacos and margaritas with his “Nee Nee”. He fought a very long and hard battle with Cancer but said his last goodnight to his beloved wife Illene in their home.
Rich crossed over to be reunited with his parents, brother, sister, and son Jake. He is survived by wife Illene, In-laws Bill (Marilyn) and Roger (Pat) Bransteitter, many cousins and nieces/nephews.
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