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Thomas D. Richards, 82, passed away February 8, 2003 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He resided in Albuquerque from 1959 to 1997 and lived in Colorado Springs for the past five years. Tom was born to Evan and Viola (Baker) Richards on August 18, 1920 in Mulvane, Kansas and graduated from Newton, Kansas High School in 1938. He was employed at the Kansas State Bank until he enlisted in the U.S. Army Finance Corps in January 1942 and retired as a Major, Finance Corps, on January 31, 1963. His career in Finance continued at the Naval Weapons Evaluation Facility, Kirtland Air Force Base as a civilian Comptroller from 1963 to 1987 when he retired. Fran, his wife of 52 years, preceded him in death in 1997. He is survived by his son, Colonel (Ret.) J. W. Richards and wife Susan; their four daughters, Sara, Lauren, Janice, and Julie all of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Rita Rae Busch and husband, Richard and their three children, James and twins David and Maddy of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Gwen Phillips and husband, John of Newton, KS; and one niece and nephew. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, February 18, 2003 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Private graveside services will take place on the following day at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 8410, 87198 or a charity of your choice. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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