Richard A. Kolpin passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 27, 2008. All of us who knew and loved Richard are deeply grieved by his loss, but we will try to find comfort in our fond memories. Remembering his wonderful sense of humor and his one-of-a-kind laugh will bring solace to those who miss him so very much. Richard was born on June 6, 1944 in Belmond, Iowa to Richard Albert and Minnie Kolpin. After a move to California, he worked for Ford Motor Company for a time, then serviced in the US Army where he met and married his first wife, Dana. After an Honorable Discharge, he returned to Ford, then next was employed by Unocal Corporation. While in Unocal's employ he relocated to Kennewick, Washington with his second wife, Wendy in 1992. Richard and Wendy were married for 18 years. He is preceded in Heaven by his father, Richard and his stepfather, Harris Johnson. Left behind are his beloved wife, Wendy; sons Allen, Brandon daughter-in-law Carmella; grandson Brandon Jr; mother Minnie; sister Karleen Humphreys; and two half-brothers Dallas and David Johnson and families. He is also survived by his step-children David and Jennifer Dittmer.