JAMES E. "BUDD" RICHARDS

September 13, 2004

JAMES E. “BUDD” RICHARDS, 77, of L’Anse, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2004 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Iron Mountain, MI. on June 4, 1927 son of the late R. James Richards and Dorothy Pratt. Bud graduated from L’Anse High School class of 1945. Following high school he served as a fireman aboard ship in the US Navy during WWII. Budd married the former Helmi Overmark in L’Anse on September 10, 1960. He retired from the State of Michigan as manager of the local liquor control commission distribution center. Budd was a member of United Methodist Church, L’Anse, L’Anse VFW Post 3897, L’Anse American Legion Post 144 and L’Anse Eagles Aerie 2287. He was also a member of the State of Michigan Retired Employees. Budd was dedicated to his extended family and he loved animals. Budd is survived by his loving daughter, Kris (Robert) Lightle of L’Anse, and brother, Ronald Richards of Baraga. Many nieces, nephews and 1 cousin also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helmi, 1 brother and 1 nephew. Funeral services for Mr. Richards were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2004 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Pastor John Henry officiating. Interment took place in the Herman Cemetery. The family received friends on Sunday, September 12, 2004 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse and 1 hour prior to the service on Monday. Sunday evening the Baraga County Area Veterans, under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post 444 conducted military honors at 6:30 p.m. Following the service on Monday the family invited friends to join them for fellowship and luncheon in the Harrington Gathering room, located at the funeral chapel.