Richard (Dick) H. Fox, age 74, died Tuesday morning, November 4th in Kennewick, Washington. He was born in Eugene, Oregon on September 17th, 1940 to Kenneth and Ellen Jean Fox. He spent his childhood making fond memories in Myrtle Creek, Oregon and later moved his senior year to the block farms of Pasco, Washington with his family. Some of his early employments were at Charlie Cox farm, a millwright at the dam, and at Chevron Chemical. In the late 1960's Dick began his lifelong career with the railroad. He worked his way from an entry level position at the railroad to being terminal superintendent when he retired in 1999. He stayed connected with his railroad family after retirement. He very much enjoyed his railroad career and the friendships that were begun lasted to the end. Dick was a man of many passions. In his younger days he participated in many sports and was an avid outdoorsman. After high school he spent four years in the Air Force and became a radio operator. This allowed him the opportunity to travel the world. After retiring he loved gardening and vacationing. Dick was never sedentary and loved to live life. He enjoyed hitting the road for spontaneous unplanned adventures with the love of his life Susan and together they enjoyed camping, crabbing, casinos and visiting family and friends. He loved telling colorful stories and captivating his audience. He was a brilliant story teller and loved making them roar. His booming voice will echo in our minds forever. Dick never knew a stranger. Dick was a loving father to his children Shannon and Rick (Duke). He enjoyed family life very much and remained close to his family and extended family. Although Dick was a hard-working husband and father he loved spending as much time as possible in the company of friends and family. He is survived by his wife Susan, daughter Shannon (Rick) Viaene, son Rick (Jeannean) Fox, grandchildren Ally and Gabrielle Viaene, Mason and Mitchell Fox, mother Ellen Jean Fox, sister Patty (Paulino) Naffarati, brothers Bill (Sandy) Fox, Larry (Debi) Fox and Mark (Janna) Fox, mother-in law Phyllis Frey, stepchildren Rob (Bev) Pearson, Dina Pearson ( Brenda Stroud), Wendy (Mike) Sandman, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins whom will all miss him dearly. His family wishes to express deep gratitude to all the loving skilled medical personnel at Swedish Medical Center, Tri-City cancer center, and Dr. Matharu, and the Tri-City Chaplaincy Hospice. He was a very special part of our family and will always be remembered with love. Visitation will be Friday, November 7, 2014, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and funeral services will be Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick.