Molde, Richard William
Richard William Molde
It is with sadness and love that the family of Richard William Molde announce his passing on August 25, 2019 at Providence Place in Moose Jaw, Sask.
Richard was born on June 6th, 1942 in Central Butte, Sask the fourth child to parents Bill and Melba Molde. Richard was raised on the farm with his other siblings attending the one room school, Bird’s Eye View just south of the family farm. In Oct of 1962, Richard married Beverly Jackson of Brownlee, Sask. Richard and Bev remained on the farm raising their two children, Clinton and Kerri, until their retirement to Mortlach, Sask and eventually Moose Jaw. During his time on the farm, Richard served as a councilman for the RM of Eyebrow for 24 years. Although farming was Richard’s heart and soul, Richard enjoyed playing sports, particularly curling, and later on an avid fan for all. He spent many hours fishing and boating with his family and friends.
Richard will be missed by his wife of 57 years, Beverly, son Clinton and wife Eva Coles, grandchildren, Morgan, Taylor and Rylee. Daughter Kerri (Keenleyside) and husband David, grandchildren, Jena, Ryan and Richelle, siblings Marlene Gurney (Chuck), Lil Howard (Warren), Faye Wallace (Doug), Marg Rowe (Garry), Barb Moerkerk (Garry), Diane Luch (Joe), sister-in-law Helen Molde (David), Kathy Molde, Darrel Molde (Candis), numerous nephews and nieces.
Richard was predeceased by his parents Bill and Melba, as well as siblings, David, Debbie McDonald and Shannon MacLachlan, brother-in-law Warren Howard and nephew Kelly Howard.
A Celebration of Richard’s Life will be held on Friday, September 6th, 2019 at 1:30 PM in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Pastor Marvin Seaborg will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s name may be made to Parkinson Canada
2103 Airport Dr #110B Saskatoon, SK S7L 6W2. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Calvin Gammel, Funeral Director 306-693-4550.
Thoughts and prayers with all of you at this time of sorrow. Remember the good times and Richard will always be with you.
Beverly and Family,and the Molde Families,
Our most sincerest condolences. Cherish the great memories.
Most Sincerely,
Lloyd and Sandi Luhning
Bev and all the family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss of Richard.
Love and best wishes,
Bonnie Mullin
Marg and Barb and all the Molde family, I extend my sincere sympathy on the passing of your brother. Richard. May memories bring you peace and warmth in the days and years to come. Blessings to all, Elaine Burnett.
Sincere condolences to all of Richards family.
To all the Molde family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Richard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Don & Gwen Peterson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family at this difficult time!
He will be missed by many!
Richard was one tough life fighter.I am so sad that he has lost the battle.Deepest sympathy to all family.
Sorry to hear of Richards,passing,Bev and family.We always enjoyed our quick visits.He lead a tough fight and will also be remembered for that.
Rob and Charlene Pottruff
Bev and family, so sorry to hear about Richard. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Bev and Family and the Molde Family, so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed talking to Richard. He was a good man. Take care Bev. Dan and Donna Devine
Thoughts for you Clinton, Kerri, Bev and family
Sorry for your loss. (i always will appreciate all the hockey rides)
Richard went through a tough battle with Parkinson’s disease,.
He never gave up, remained persistent and positive and spent
much of his time and energy raising funds to fight the disease and
educating the public. I’m sorry Richard is gone. He will be greatly
missed by his family and many friends.
Bev. We were very sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. All of us had some good times together, which we will always remember. Please give our wishes to Keri and Clint and their families.
Take care.
Bob& Dot