Dennis L Richards

Dennis Lyle Richards was born on September 25th, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA and passed away July 11th, 2021 in Sherwood, OR. Dennis was raised in Hartford, IA and graduated from Carlisle High School in 1963. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was stationed in San Diego, CA. While in California, he reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Judy Jenkins. They were married on September 9th, 1967 in Torrance, CA. Good childhood buddies became best friends and inseparable lifelong soulmates. Family became the center of their lives with the birth of their children, Mark and Tami. Dennis began his 31-year career with Snap-On Tools in 1975 as a franchise owner in Los Angeles. In 1980, the family moved to Beaverton, OR where he soon became a Field Manager. In 1989, he accepted a promotion to Sales Manager in Kansas City. He continued his career in Texas and Washington. With each move, Dennis and Judy built an amazing circle of lifelong friends. After retirement, he and Judy moved to Sherwood to be closer to their grandchildren. As their biggest fan, Dennis never missed a game or event, and they always knew how proud he was and how much he loved them. He happily served as a golf course marshal at Langdon Farms Golf Club in Aurora, OR until his death. Ornery! There's no other word to describe our Dennis, as a man who truly enjoyed life, he made the best of every moment. Whether he was the instigator or a spectator, he guaranteed a good time for all. When he wasn’t working or playing on the golf course, Dennis spent countless hours attending and supporting youth sports. He never knew a stranger and never forgot a face. He was "Dad" or “Papa” to more than just family and would do anything for anybody, expecting nothing in return. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Jean Richards, his sister, Sheryl Ann Richards, and his in-laws, Kenneth and Elizabeth Jenkins. Dennis is survived by his best friend and soul mate of 53 years, Judy, his children, Mark Richards and Tami and Matthew McNemee, his grandchildren Jake and Alexa Richards, Rebecca (Kenny) Brandl, Rachel and Renea McNemee, and his sister, Renita McGrail. A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held on July 24th at 1 p.m. in the Red Shed at Langdon Farms Golf Club located at 24377 Airport Rd NE in Aurora, OR 97002. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a Legacy Health charity of your choice at www.legacyhealthgiving.org.

Dennis L Richards

September 25, 1945 - July 11, 2021