Name:
Richard Leroy Winslow
Date:
December 8, 1928 - July 10, 2012
Obituary:
Richard Leroy Winslow, 83, a longtime resident of Desert Aire passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at home. He was born on December 8, 1928 in Underwood, Minnesota son of the late Harry and Amanda (Petersen) Winslow. Richard served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He was married to Arlene and they lived in Renton, Washington, Pratt, Kansas and Riverton, Washington. Richard owned and operated his own barber shop in all of these places before retiring to Desert Aire where he has lived for the last 20 years. He was an active member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Mattawa. Richard was an amazing craftsman, making several pieces of furniture and other items for family, friends and the church he attended. Besides spending time with family and friends, he enjoyed feeding the wild birds. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Winslow, Puyallup, WA; a son and his partner, David Winslow and Dennis Combs, Federal Way, WA; a sister, Delores "Sissy" Winslow, Fairbanks, Alaska; a grand dog, Sadie and grand cats, Rosie, Rajah, B.J., Trampy Do, Bean and Angus. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene in 1997. A Memorial Service celebrating Richard's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Grace Lutheran Church, 24581 Hwy 243 S., Mattawa, Washington

Services:
In-state at g:iA, Service at 10:30AM at Grace Lutheran Church - Mattawa on Saturday, July 21st, 2012 (map/driving directions)

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