Dennis M. Richardson
July 30, 1949 -
February 26, 2019
Dennis Michael Richardson passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, from a brain tumor, in his Central Point, Oregon home, surrounded by family. Known for his service to others (both visible service and the quiet service done when no one was watching), for his dedication to God (and country), for being an honest attorney and politician, and for his devotion to his family (he would always interrupt a meeting to take a phone call from his wife or children), Dennis' death leaves a loss only God can comfort.
Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph (Mike) and Eva (McGuire) Richardson, and his siblings David and Donna. He is survived by his sister Doris, his wife Cathy, his son Scott, and his daughters Jennifer (Matt), Valerie (Theron), Rachel (Mat), Nikki (Paul), Mary (Daniel), Marie (Jared), Laura, and Alyssa (Paul), as well as his 31 grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral and celebration of life for Dennis M. Richardson to be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 3900 Grant Road, in Central Point, Oregon. A viewing will be held from 9:00am to 10:30am with a service following from 11:00am to 12:00pm. Interment will be at Memory Gardens.
As the 26th Secretary of State of Oregon, Mr. Richardson will lie in state for public viewing on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 from 9:00am to 1:30pm in the rotunda of the Oregon State Capitol at 900 Court Street NE, in Salem, Oregon. A state funeral will follow in the House Chamber from 2:00pm to 3:45pm. All are welcome.