Richard J. Phare
October 14, 1941 - February 21, 2019
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Richard J. Phare
October 14, 1941 - February 21, 2019
Obituary
Richard James Phare, age 77, of Ferndale, passed away on February 21, 2019. Richard was born in Tulalip, Washington to Richard and Norma Phare. He graduated from Ferndale High School in 1961. Richard was a life-long commercial fisherman, retiring from Intalco and had a few side jobs at Diehl Ford and Saveway Gas Station. He was described as a happy, friendly, loyal, loving, caring, hardworking, faithful, generous, kind, great friend and a jokester. He will be remembered for his laugh, sense of humor, nickname creator with rhymes and Seahawk fan extraordinaire. He is preceded in death by his mother Norma Kelly Cline; stepfather Wilfred Cline; father Richard B. Phare; stepmother Dorothy Sam Phare; and brother Gary Cline. Richard is survived by his wife Vivian; siblings Marie Phare, Darrell Phare, Jewell Minnick, Lillian Marquez, Ross Cline Sr., Ronald Cline, Carmen Cline, and Tom Cline; children Richard C. Phare, Audrey Phare, Sheryl Phare, Steven Phare Sr., Troy Phare, James Phare, Steven Phare Jr., Tyler Phare, Kaylee Phare, Danny Phare and Chris Brooks; grandchildren Anthony Phare, Latonya, Sweetie, Trent, Rachelle, David Heathers, and Kyle Phare; 5 great-granchildren and numerous other relatives.A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, February 26, at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday February 27, at 10:00am. Both services will be held at the Wexliem Community Building.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: February 20, 2019 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Wexliem Community Building
- Location: 2100 Lummi View Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
Prayer Service
- Date & Time: February 27, 2019 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Wexliem Community Building
- Location: 2100 Lummi View Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
8 responses to Richard J. Phare
Gretta says:
February 21, 2019
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a family will face. Please know that God(Psalm 83:18) will provide much comfort and strength in the days ahead, 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Richard C Pharr says:
February 21, 2019
I love you always and will never ever forget you dad! You have been and always will be the greatest dad anyone could ever possibly have and ever want! You will always be with me wherever i go because i know you will you care for anyone and everyone will always be the greatest dad husband brother uncle cousin and bestest friend to all! Never a bad bone in my dads body aleays laughing and smiling and will talk your ears off!! I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER WORLDS BEST DAD!!!! Richard Charles Phare
Doyle & Pat Bennink says:
February 21, 2019
We are so sorry to hear about Richards passing. We went to high school with him & he was such a good person & we enjoyed his friendship. We haven’t seen him in years & it’s so sad to hear of his passing. Our prayers to the family so you may heal & know he is in a better place now.
Darlene Olsen says:
February 21, 2019
Condolences to family, sorry to hear of Richards passing, may he have a good journey home.
Monty Westford says:
February 21, 2019
Probably none of Rich’s family have ever heard of me, but Rich and my
relationship goes back to FHS…I was a year ahead of Rich, but we were
good high school friends…I haven’t seen Rich a lot over the years, but when
we did run into each other, it was always great seeing him and remembering
the old days….He was always in a good mood, one of those people one
loved running into…..My sincere sympathies to his family..
Monty