George E. Richardson, Jr., 81, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 23, 1939. He passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, of heart failure.
In 1945, George, along with his parents and older sister Patricia, moved from New Orleans to Bremerton, Washington, where he grew up and graduated from Bremerton High School in June of 1956. In December, he joined the United States Navy where he served as a Radioman until his honorable discharge in May of 1960.
He returned to Bremerton and was employed in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a Marine Electrician Helper from 1961 - 1964. He moved to Portland in the spring of 1964 and was employed at NW Natural Gas Company as a pipe man helper. Three years later he was promoted to gas control supervisor. He became interested in the administrative side of the business and studied by correspondence, worked nights, and attended classes in the daytime. He attended Portland State University and in 1975 received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Accounting.
George held the positions of Supervisor of Budget Control, Director of Corporate Budgets and Strategic Planning, and many other positions within the company. He retired in 2004 as Manager of Federal & Local Government Relations and Community Affairs.
George was very involved in civic activities for many years. The following is a partial list of some of the professional, business, civic, and community organizations he served: Director of Board for, Oregon State Board of Higher Education, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (TriMet), Citizens Crime Commission, Oregon Health Science University Foundation, Oregon Food Bank, Self-Enhancement, Inc., Northeast Community Development Corporation, Northwest Resource Federal Credit Union, Black Leadership Conference, (Co-Chair). He was a member of The American Gas Association Legislative Committee, African American Legislative Issues Roundtable City Club of Portland, American Leadership Forum of Oregon, Class X. As you can see he was a very busy man before his retirement.
In addition to his many professional and civic contributions, he was so much more. The analyzer, mathematician, architect, critical thinker, and researcher. These were some of the many unofficial roles George had. Want to know about LED lights, the best car to purchase and why, which refrigerator is best? Or, you're not sure if the furniture you wanted to buy would fit in the room? The many mundane things in life that we normally don't really care to know or find out, George was the exception. He knew a little bit about everything and if he didn't, he surely would find out. Even if you asked a simple question, such as, "Hey George, what do you think about the new Honda Accord?" His typical, nonchalant response at the time may have been "Yeah, it's a pretty good car." You would think that's the end of it, right? Nope! Next thing you know, you would have about 20 pages of reference about the new Honda Accord. Oh, so now you think that's the end of it, right? Not even close. He would say, "Run down to the printer and hand me that stuff". Once you get the "stuff" from the printer and see the paper, you think to yourself "oh boy", because you notice the paper says, "Honda Accord". Now, you think this is really the end of it, right? Try again. Now, it's review time. As soon as you come upstairs from the printer, with the "stuff", you are hit with the "come on sit down so you can listen to this". Although he could be very matter-of-fact and technical at times, he was extremely helpful, supportive, and loved sharing his knowledge with others.
George's candor, honesty, and ability to not worry and sweat the small stuff, was truly appreciated by his family. He was typically quiet unless he was watching his beloved sports, especially basketball, yelling out "Man, bad call!!" or "Boogie!" when his favorite Lakers (back in the day) team was running the show. He was easy-going and strong in his dispositions. He had many important roles as George Richardson, Jr., but, the most important were those of dad, papa, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. Whether he showed it outwardly or not, he cared and loved in his own way. A way that was his own and in a way his family will always cherish.
George was preceded in death by his parents Priscilla and George Richardson, Sr.; and sisters, Patricia Dukes and Regina Richardson.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy J. Richardson; sons, Lance Richardson (Nakia), of Houston, TX, and Randy Richardson, of Portland, OR; daughters, Stephanie Richardson, of Renton, WA, Dawnese Witherspoon, of Federal Way, WA, and Rhonda Richardson, of Atlanta, GA; brothers, Bruce Richardson, Donald Richardson (Melissa), and Ronald Richardson (Janice); sisters, Ursula Morris, Alecia Middlebrooks, and Monica Moore; grandsons, Quinton, Romen, Lance Jr., Khay Ree, Tyree, Kobe, Kailo, Ke'veon Richardson, and D'Marius and Lazayden West; granddaughters, Nexus, Kayla Miles, and Rayah and Kialani Richardson; and great-grandson, Quinton Richardson, Jr. In addition to many loving nephews, nieces, cousins, and dear friends.
George accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on March 30, 2021. Although his passing leaves a void that no one else can fill, his life and love leave memories that no one else can steal.
In 1945, George, along with his parents and older sister Patricia, moved from New Orleans to Bremerton, Washington, where he grew up and graduated from Bremerton High School in June of 1956. In December, he joined the United States Navy where he served as a Radioman until his honorable discharge in May of 1960.
He returned to Bremerton and was employed in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a Marine Electrician Helper from 1961 - 1964. He moved to Portland in the spring of 1964 and was employed at NW Natural Gas Company as a pipe man helper. Three years later he was promoted to gas control supervisor. He became interested in the administrative side of the business and studied by correspondence, worked nights, and attended classes in the daytime. He attended Portland State University and in 1975 received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Accounting.
George held the positions of Supervisor of Budget Control, Director of Corporate Budgets and Strategic Planning, and many other positions within the company. He retired in 2004 as Manager of Federal & Local Government Relations and Community Affairs.
George was very involved in civic activities for many years. The following is a partial list of some of the professional, business, civic, and community organizations he served: Director of Board for, Oregon State Board of Higher Education, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (TriMet), Citizens Crime Commission, Oregon Health Science University Foundation, Oregon Food Bank, Self-Enhancement, Inc., Northeast Community Development Corporation, Northwest Resource Federal Credit Union, Black Leadership Conference, (Co-Chair). He was a member of The American Gas Association Legislative Committee, African American Legislative Issues Roundtable City Club of Portland, American Leadership Forum of Oregon, Class X. As you can see he was a very busy man before his retirement.
In addition to his many professional and civic contributions, he was so much more. The analyzer, mathematician, architect, critical thinker, and researcher. These were some of the many unofficial roles George had. Want to know about LED lights, the best car to purchase and why, which refrigerator is best? Or, you're not sure if the furniture you wanted to buy would fit in the room? The many mundane things in life that we normally don't really care to know or find out, George was the exception. He knew a little bit about everything and if he didn't, he surely would find out. Even if you asked a simple question, such as, "Hey George, what do you think about the new Honda Accord?" His typical, nonchalant response at the time may have been "Yeah, it's a pretty good car." You would think that's the end of it, right? Nope! Next thing you know, you would have about 20 pages of reference about the new Honda Accord. Oh, so now you think that's the end of it, right? Not even close. He would say, "Run down to the printer and hand me that stuff". Once you get the "stuff" from the printer and see the paper, you think to yourself "oh boy", because you notice the paper says, "Honda Accord". Now, you think this is really the end of it, right? Try again. Now, it's review time. As soon as you come upstairs from the printer, with the "stuff", you are hit with the "come on sit down so you can listen to this". Although he could be very matter-of-fact and technical at times, he was extremely helpful, supportive, and loved sharing his knowledge with others.
George's candor, honesty, and ability to not worry and sweat the small stuff, was truly appreciated by his family. He was typically quiet unless he was watching his beloved sports, especially basketball, yelling out "Man, bad call!!" or "Boogie!" when his favorite Lakers (back in the day) team was running the show. He was easy-going and strong in his dispositions. He had many important roles as George Richardson, Jr., but, the most important were those of dad, papa, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. Whether he showed it outwardly or not, he cared and loved in his own way. A way that was his own and in a way his family will always cherish.
George was preceded in death by his parents Priscilla and George Richardson, Sr.; and sisters, Patricia Dukes and Regina Richardson.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy J. Richardson; sons, Lance Richardson (Nakia), of Houston, TX, and Randy Richardson, of Portland, OR; daughters, Stephanie Richardson, of Renton, WA, Dawnese Witherspoon, of Federal Way, WA, and Rhonda Richardson, of Atlanta, GA; brothers, Bruce Richardson, Donald Richardson (Melissa), and Ronald Richardson (Janice); sisters, Ursula Morris, Alecia Middlebrooks, and Monica Moore; grandsons, Quinton, Romen, Lance Jr., Khay Ree, Tyree, Kobe, Kailo, Ke'veon Richardson, and D'Marius and Lazayden West; granddaughters, Nexus, Kayla Miles, and Rayah and Kialani Richardson; and great-grandson, Quinton Richardson, Jr. In addition to many loving nephews, nieces, cousins, and dear friends.
George accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on March 30, 2021. Although his passing leaves a void that no one else can fill, his life and love leave memories that no one else can steal.
George E. Richardson, Jr., 81, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 23, 1939. He passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, of heart failure.
In 1945, George, along with his parents and older sister Patricia, moved from New Orleans to Bremerton, Washington, where he grew up and graduated from Bremerton High School in June of 1956. In December, he joined the United States Navy where he served as a Radioman until his honorable discharge in May of 1960.
He returned to Bremerton and was employed in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a Marine Electrician Helper from 1961 - 1964. He moved to Portland in the spring of 1964 and was employed at NW Natural Gas Company as a pipe man helper. Three years later he was promoted to gas control supervisor. He became interested in the administrative side of the business and studied by correspondence, worked nights, and attended classes in the daytime. He attended Portland State University and in 1975 received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Accounting.
George held the positions of Supervisor of Budget Control, Director of Corporate Budgets and Strategic Planning, and many other positions within the company. He retired in 2004 as Manager of Federal & Local Government Relations and Community Affairs.
George was very involved in civic activities for many years. The following is a partial list of some of the professional, business, civic, and community organizations he served: Director of Board for, Oregon State Board of Higher Education, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (TriMet), Citizens Crime Commission, Oregon Health Science University Foundation, Oregon Food Bank, Self-Enhancement, Inc., Northeast Community Development Corporation, Northwest Resource Federal Credit Union, Black Leadership Conference, (Co-Chair). He was a member of The American Gas Association Legislative Committee, African American Legislative Issues Roundtable City Club of Portland, American Leadership Forum of Oregon, Class X. As you can see he was a very busy man before his retirement.
In addition to his many professional and civic contributions, he was so much more. The analyzer, mathematician, architect, critical thinker, and researcher. These were some of the many unofficial roles George had. Want to know about LED lights, the best car to purchase and why, which refrigerator is best? Or, you're not sure if the furniture you wanted to buy would fit in the room? The many mundane things in life that we normally don't really care to know or find out, George was the exception. He knew a little bit about everything and if he didn't, he surely would find out. Even if you asked a simple question, such as, "Hey George, what do you think about the new Honda Accord?" His typical, nonchalant response at the time may have been "Yeah, it's a pretty good car." You would think that's the end of it, right? Nope! Next thing you know, you would have about 20 pages of reference about the new Honda Accord. Oh, so now you think that's the end of it, right? Not even close. He would say, "Run down to the printer and hand me that stuff". Once you get the "stuff" from the printer and see the paper, you think to yourself "oh boy", because you notice the paper says, "Honda Accord". Now, you think this is really the end of it, right? Try again. Now, it's review time. As soon as you come upstairs from the printer, with the "stuff", you are hit with the "come on sit down so you can listen to this". Although he could be very matter-of-fact and technical at times, he was extremely helpful, supportive, and loved sharing his knowledge with others.
George's candor, honesty, and ability to not worry and sweat the small stuff, was truly appreciated by his family. He was typically quiet unless he was watching his beloved sports, especially basketball, yelling out "Man, bad call!!" or "Boogie!" when his favorite Lakers (back in the day) team was running the show. He was easy-going and strong in his dispositions. He had many important roles as George Richardson, Jr., but, the most important were those of dad, papa, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. Whether he showed it outwardly or not, he cared and loved in his own way. A way that was his own and in a way his family will always cherish.
George was preceded in death by his parents Priscilla and George Richardson, Sr.; and sisters, Patricia Dukes and Regina Richardson.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy J. Richardson; sons, Lance Richardson (Nakia), of Houston, TX, and Randy Richardson, of Portland, OR; daughters, Stephanie Richardson, of Renton, WA, Dawnese Witherspoon, of Federal Way, WA, and Rhonda Richardson, of Atlanta, GA; brothers, Bruce Richardson, Donald Richardson (Melissa), and Ronald Richardson (Janice); sisters, Ursula Morris, Alecia Middlebrooks, and Monica Moore; grandsons, Quinton, Romen, Lance Jr., Khay Ree, Tyree, Kobe, Kailo, Ke'veon Richardson, and D'Marius and Lazayden West; granddaughters, Nexus, Kayla Miles, and Rayah and Kialani Richardson; and great-grandson, Quinton Richardson, Jr. In addition to many loving nephews, nieces, cousins, and dear friends.
George accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on March 30, 2021. Although his passing leaves a void that no one else can fill, his life and love leave memories that no one else can steal.
In 1945, George, along with his parents and older sister Patricia, moved from New Orleans to Bremerton, Washington, where he grew up and graduated from Bremerton High School in June of 1956. In December, he joined the United States Navy where he served as a Radioman until his honorable discharge in May of 1960.
He returned to Bremerton and was employed in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a Marine Electrician Helper from 1961 - 1964. He moved to Portland in the spring of 1964 and was employed at NW Natural Gas Company as a pipe man helper. Three years later he was promoted to gas control supervisor. He became interested in the administrative side of the business and studied by correspondence, worked nights, and attended classes in the daytime. He attended Portland State University and in 1975 received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Accounting.
George held the positions of Supervisor of Budget Control, Director of Corporate Budgets and Strategic Planning, and many other positions within the company. He retired in 2004 as Manager of Federal & Local Government Relations and Community Affairs.
George was very involved in civic activities for many years. The following is a partial list of some of the professional, business, civic, and community organizations he served: Director of Board for, Oregon State Board of Higher Education, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (TriMet), Citizens Crime Commission, Oregon Health Science University Foundation, Oregon Food Bank, Self-Enhancement, Inc., Northeast Community Development Corporation, Northwest Resource Federal Credit Union, Black Leadership Conference, (Co-Chair). He was a member of The American Gas Association Legislative Committee, African American Legislative Issues Roundtable City Club of Portland, American Leadership Forum of Oregon, Class X. As you can see he was a very busy man before his retirement.
In addition to his many professional and civic contributions, he was so much more. The analyzer, mathematician, architect, critical thinker, and researcher. These were some of the many unofficial roles George had. Want to know about LED lights, the best car to purchase and why, which refrigerator is best? Or, you're not sure if the furniture you wanted to buy would fit in the room? The many mundane things in life that we normally don't really care to know or find out, George was the exception. He knew a little bit about everything and if he didn't, he surely would find out. Even if you asked a simple question, such as, "Hey George, what do you think about the new Honda Accord?" His typical, nonchalant response at the time may have been "Yeah, it's a pretty good car." You would think that's the end of it, right? Nope! Next thing you know, you would have about 20 pages of reference about the new Honda Accord. Oh, so now you think that's the end of it, right? Not even close. He would say, "Run down to the printer and hand me that stuff". Once you get the "stuff" from the printer and see the paper, you think to yourself "oh boy", because you notice the paper says, "Honda Accord". Now, you think this is really the end of it, right? Try again. Now, it's review time. As soon as you come upstairs from the printer, with the "stuff", you are hit with the "come on sit down so you can listen to this". Although he could be very matter-of-fact and technical at times, he was extremely helpful, supportive, and loved sharing his knowledge with others.
George's candor, honesty, and ability to not worry and sweat the small stuff, was truly appreciated by his family. He was typically quiet unless he was watching his beloved sports, especially basketball, yelling out "Man, bad call!!" or "Boogie!" when his favorite Lakers (back in the day) team was running the show. He was easy-going and strong in his dispositions. He had many important roles as George Richardson, Jr., but, the most important were those of dad, papa, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. Whether he showed it outwardly or not, he cared and loved in his own way. A way that was his own and in a way his family will always cherish.
George was preceded in death by his parents Priscilla and George Richardson, Sr.; and sisters, Patricia Dukes and Regina Richardson.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy J. Richardson; sons, Lance Richardson (Nakia), of Houston, TX, and Randy Richardson, of Portland, OR; daughters, Stephanie Richardson, of Renton, WA, Dawnese Witherspoon, of Federal Way, WA, and Rhonda Richardson, of Atlanta, GA; brothers, Bruce Richardson, Donald Richardson (Melissa), and Ronald Richardson (Janice); sisters, Ursula Morris, Alecia Middlebrooks, and Monica Moore; grandsons, Quinton, Romen, Lance Jr., Khay Ree, Tyree, Kobe, Kailo, Ke'veon Richardson, and D'Marius and Lazayden West; granddaughters, Nexus, Kayla Miles, and Rayah and Kialani Richardson; and great-grandson, Quinton Richardson, Jr. In addition to many loving nephews, nieces, cousins, and dear friends.
George accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on March 30, 2021. Although his passing leaves a void that no one else can fill, his life and love leave memories that no one else can steal.
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