William Eli Richardson, Sr. went to be with our Lord on June 10, 2009 at the age of 82. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, the youngest of eight to Mose and Emma Roberts Richardson, on June 17, 1926. He married Evelyn Ruth Owens Richardson May 20, 1944 in Troy, Kansas; together they had 13 children. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Evelyn; eight children, 6 daughters and 2 sons: Delores Adcock of Omak, WA, Minnie Martin of Othello, WA, Vickie Gideon of Kennewick, Pamela Daken of Ripon, California, William E. Richardson, Jr. of Kennewick, Danny Ray Richardson of St. Joseph, Missouri, Janet Barker of Kennewick and Tammy Richardson of St. Joseph; 30 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 daughters, 2 sons, his parents, brothers and sisters. Viewing will be held Sunday, June 14, 2009, 3:00pm to 6:00pm, at Mueller s Tri-Cities Funeral Home located at 1401 S. Union Street in Kennewick. Funeral Services will begin Monday, June 15, 2009, 2:00pm, also at Mueller s Tri-Cities with interment to follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.