Goodbye Richie

Last week our family untied in saying goodbye to our good friend and brother-in-law, Richard Adent.

Rich was only sixty-four years old when he passed. Yet, he was loved and treasured by many friends and family. Rich had a heart of gold, and would go way out of his way to help someone in need.

I remember, in the early 1970's when he help my wife, Debbie and me when we had car trouble in Ludington. I can't remember after all these years the miles he travelled to help us, but it must have been over a hundred. And he thought nothing of it.

Rich--along with his wife Susan--was the proud father of three extraordinary children: Todd, Amy, and Joe. They all have been extraordinary role models for our four children: Charlie, Leah, Steve and Nora.

I'm proud that our kids all helped during the difficult times of the funeral week: Charlie came in from California to serve as pallbearer; Leah read the scriptures; Steve sang "On Eagles Wings" and Nora helped with the small children.

Rich was a great friend as well as brother-in-law. He will be missed by many, many people. But his example has made a positive impact on our families and beyond. What more could one hope for?

Goodbye Richie...we'll miss you.