Stephen Frederick Richardson, 69, of Walden, Colorado, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at his home.
Stephen was born September 24, 1948, to Francis and Dorothy Richardson in Denver, Colorado.
He married Kathleen J. Hogan in Walden on December 8, 2012.
Stephen entered the Army March 6, 1969 in Denver, Colorado and served for three years. While serving, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar.
He loved to hunt and fish, guns, military, horses, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and boating. Stephen also loved going to the cabin with his friends. He was a caring person and would give you the shirt off his back.
He worked for thirteen years as a diesel mechanic at the Louisiana Lumber Mill and was part of the NRA.
Stephen is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Arthur and Hank.
Stephen is survived by his spouse, Kathy; children Josh Archuleta (Colette) in Denver, John Quigley (Karin) in Cheyenne, and Jesse Butts in Laramie; grandchildren Jacob, Jessica, Amber, Lucas, Alexis, Heather, Lee, Scott, Amber, J.T., and Stephen; great-grandchild Ara; and siblings, Ronnie Richardson and Caroline Randall.
A celebration of life will be held 2 pm, Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the Jackson County Senior Center.
We want to express our heartfelt condolences to all of “Steve’s” family and friends. Even though only a short time has passed since your loss, comforting words will continue to keep you strong in the days, months, and years to come. May our Creator, "... the God of all comfort " be with you during your sad days and give you the strength to cope with your thoughts. Please copy and paste the video below and in the disquieting days ahead, take a look at it. This explains the condition of our dead loved ones and the hope of our reunion, something we’re all looking forward too. https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/#en/mediaitems/VODMinistryTeachings/docid-502017858_1_VIDEO
Kathy and families, so sorry to heaar of Steve's passing. He always wore a smile, that is how I will remember him. It is so hard to lose a loved one too soon. My heart goes out to you. Rosa Mae Nelson