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William Duane (Bill) Richards

Posted 2014-10-18 by mhenderson
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ -
Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 -

William Duane Richards passed away Oct. 8, 2014 in Lake Havasu City. He
was born in Wyandotte, Mich., to the late Donald and Pearl Richards.

William, known to his family and friends as Bill, was a Vietnam veteran
in the United States Navy. He was also a proud, lifetime member of the
VFW Post #9401, Lake Havasu City. Bill was also a member of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles #4299, Lake Havasu City.

Bill is survived by his loving spouse, Jim Richards (Cole); brothers,
Leroy Allen Richards of China King, Mich., Harvey (Judy) Richards of Las
Vegas, Nev., Marvin “Dale” (Barbara) Richards, of Las Vegas, Nev.,
Armand (Cook) De Luca and Edward (Liz) De Luca; sisters, Alva Jean
Carter, of Taylor, Mich., Joyce (John) O’Niell of Addison, Ill., Rose
Mary (Greg) Grady of Waterford, Mich., and Sharon (Dallas) Landrem of
Las Cruses, N.M. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and
cousins, all from all out of state.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the local charities,
Hospice of Havasu, or Western Arizona Human Society in Bill’s honor.

Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.

Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Bill’s family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com.




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