Richard Blane Valandry
September 07, 1938 - November 12, 2022
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Richard Blane Valandry
September 07, 1938 - November 12, 2022
Obituary
Richard B. Valandry, 84, of Blaine, Washington, passed away November 12, 2022.
Richard was born in 1938 in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, to Paul and Eleanor Valandry. He is survived by daughters Lauri Walter (Brendan), Tammy Allen (Guy) and Brenda Valandry (Scott Jonas), granddaughter Sabrina Bemrose (Tony), grandson Brett Allen (Vanessa), two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Culver (1960-2008), parents Paul and Eleanor, two brothers Spot Valandry and Cotton Valandry, two sisters Alyce Redwin and Pauline Gander, nephew Ronnie Gander and niece Carmen Potter.
Family has fond memories of Richard’s laugh, and his smoked salmon and banana bread. He loved talking about his fishing trips to Alaska and helping with his Jolly Boys Crew. Whenever he was done talking, he would always say “Well, that’s about the size of it!”
Richard had many favorite recreational activities. He loved hunting and watching football. He loved watching Gonzaga. He loved western movies, taking naps. He went on many fishing trips with the Church group and was always up for a game of cribbage.
Richard attended Sunnyside High School and worked at Intalco’s cast house in mission control. He can be described as friendly, loving, and funny – he was a prankster.
He will be dearly missed by his surviving family and all who knew him.
Memorial donations can be made to Whatcom Hospice.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: December 10, 2022 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
- Venue: Northwood Chapel
- Location: 580 C St Blaine, WA 98230 - (Get Directions)
2 responses to Richard Blane Valandry
Sharon Berg says:
December 2, 2022
RIP. dear brother in law. Richard was a very kind man and could talk your ear off. One memory I have of him is when I was about 15 years old and my best friend and I went up to stay with Judy and Richard for about a week in the summer. He took my friend and I down to birch bay so we could sun bathe, He really lectured us about not talking to any boys before he left us there and said he would be back to pick us up in 2 hours. He was very protective. Of course we obeyed. Wink Wink!
Love to my dear Nieces Lauri, Tammy,Brenda and their families.
I know he was so proud of all of you.
Pam Massey (2nd cousin-in-law) says:
December 4, 2022
So sorry you’re gone! I remember Richard from my earliest days. It’s seems he’s always been a beloved member of our family! He was always so helpful on camping trips, generous to a fault, and game for almost anything. You will be missed by your family most but also by your extended family and friends.