Bobby Lee Richardson
Born: April 22nd, 1938
Died: July 18th, 2012
Obituary
Bobby Lee Richardson, 74, of Burlington, died at 2:30 pm Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at his home. Born April 22, 1938, in Joplin, MO, he was the son of Robert and Dorothy Ellen Mitchell Richardson. On November 5, 1966, he married Doris Ann Shaffer in Biggsville, IL. Bobby worked as an Assembly and Wire A at General Electric for 28 years. He retired in 1994. He graduated from Joplin High School in Joplin, MO. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage and working in his garden, going to garage sales, buying and selling antiques, and fishing. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Doris; one son, Tracey Richardson of Burlington; three daughters, Tammy (Bryant) Dietsch of Burlington, Tanya (Eric) Norton of Sandy, UT, and Kelly Richardson of Pahrump, NV; 14 grand-children; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Carol (Loren) Stogsdill of Lebanon, OR; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Thielen Funeral Home. The funeral service for Bobby Richardson will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 23, 2012, at Thielen Funeral Home with Bishop Jonathan Snow officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the fellowship hall at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints following the burial. A memorial has been established.