A. Z. RICHARDS III

A. RICHARDS Obituary

A.Z. "One of a Kind" "A.Z." Albert Zabriskie Richards, III, age 66, died at home on August 19, 2011. The cause of death was damn CANCER!A.Z. was born in Boise, Idaho on April 25, 1945. He had lived in Park City, Utah since 1981 and worked for US West/Qwest until retiring in 1995. A.Z. was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was truly one of a kind and will never be forgotten by anyone who knew him. His sense of humor and knack for story telling made him a great conversationalist any time of the day. His constant companions included his wife of 42 years Brenda, daughter and son in-law Jeannie and Dirk Christoffersen, as well as grand-children Brinley and Wyatt Albert. Not to mention his Corona. A.Z. is survived by those above as well as his sisters RuthEllen Bean, Christena (Bill) Christensen, Virginia (Rocky) Jordan, Suzanne (Bruce) Sherman and Bill Dresser, as well as numerous other family members. A.Z. was preceded in death by both parents Albert Z. Richards, Jr. and Verla, mother in-law Beulah Ely as well as his sister Patricia Dresser, sister in-law Nancy Beltramo and brother in-law Michael Bean. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday August 27th from 2-4pm at the Lookout at Deer Valley clubhouse 6620 Lookout Drive, Park City, Utah 84060. Memorial contributions are welcome at AppleGate Hospice, 750 Round Valley Dr Ste 2, UT, 84060. He loved all of his Hospice caregivers there including George, Kathy, Kristen, Carolyn, Amy and Joan with Danville Home Care. He will truly be missed.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for A. RICHARDS

13 Entries

Steve Adamson

September 1, 2011

We were so sorry to hear about AZ. We loved visiting with you when we lived in Summit Park. AZ always had a smile on his face and always made us laugh. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Steve & Betty Adamson

Connie Foulger

August 26, 2011

Dear Brenda and Jeannie, So sorry to receive the news of Az,s death. He certainly will be missed by all. Brenda I remember going with you and AZ to the Delta parties. He was always happy and friendly. I have some wonderful memories of AZ, you Brenda and Jeannie when I,d come up to visit you in Park City. I,m so lucky to have been able to get to know him. He will be missed! Brenda you have been a wonderful companion to AZ as he was to You. Celebrating his life is a wonderful idea. Love Connie

August 26, 2011

Dear Brenda and Scoober,[I think that's what he called you,Jeannie]
Working with AZ was a pip. He had a great twinkle in his eye and a half smile that reminded me not to take it all too seriously. I missed an opportunity by not knowing him better. God bless and keep you Z.
John Warren and Family

USWest Office, May 1996

B. W.

August 25, 2011

I had the privilege of working together with A.Z. for a number of years on the Park City crew at Mtn Bell / USWest. We hooked up a lot of phones together in that time and he was a valued and loved member of the crew. He was a great guy who will be missed.

August 24, 2011

Brenda,
I'm so sorry for your loss. It must have been a great comfort to AZ to have you caring for him and by his side. Take good care of yourself. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sally Collins Peoria, Arizona

Linda Hansen

August 24, 2011

I will always remember his sense of humor and the dignified way he coped with the cancer. What a priviledge to be with you both in June.
Our prayers are with you and your family. Linda and Charles

Michelle Hallmark

August 24, 2011

Great guy!!! He will be missed!!! Love you Brenda, you did a great job helping him through this disease!

Kent Brown

August 22, 2011

Brenda,
Sorry to read of A.Z.'s death. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kent and Gayle Brown

Valerie Winn

August 22, 2011

Brenda,Jeannie and family,
So sorry to read about A.Z.he always made a point to stop and talk to us where ever he would see us.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Valerie and Greg Winn & family

August 22, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. Az will be missed, such a fun guy. My brother Niels, and him were buddies forever. I enjoyed his visits. Colleen Plant Raschiatore

Brenda Richards

August 22, 2011

AZ's celebration is an open house/not service. Feel free to stop by anytime between 2-4pm

Christena R. Christensen

August 21, 2011

A full and rich Lifetime come and gone.... seemingly now so quickly!
Yet, you leave behind a beautiful family to continue your legacy. I envy your now being with Mom, Dad and Tricia! M;ay you make good use of this next chapter in your Eternal Life's Story!
LOVE your SIS, TENA (with an "E"!)

August 21, 2011

One of the best friends that I ever had. Truely a piece of work. "Friendship started about 1962 while in Junior High. He made it through the Army during Viet nam but by luck was stationed in Tiland. Best man at his wedding August 1969 in California. He will greatly be missed along with his other friend Corona. My condolences go out to Brenda, JeannieLyn & Dirk. Will never forget his long view point conversations with him, mostly he doing all the talking. My you rest in piece forever.
Niels Plant, Farmington, Ut

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