Michael Richards

Michael Richards, 64, died Sept. 25, 2008, at his home in Cle Elum, Wash., in the presence of his wife Ginny and daughter Heather after a nearly five-year battle with cancer.

Michael was born April 28, 1944, to Elsa and Donald Richards in Seattle Wash. After finishing graduate school in the 1970s he relocated to Whitefish, where he met Ginny and they were married.

His passion for developing the land and selling projects allowed him and his family to live in and enjoy many beautiful areas in the West. Michael loved his family immensely, especially supporting his children and taking care of his wife. He also enjoyed golfing, skiing, fishing, and taking walks with his family.

Michael's enduring support of his family will be missed incredibly. His optimism and kindness touched everyone who was blessed to know him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Ginny Richards, in Cle Elum, Wash.; daughter Anne Richards, of Bozeman; daughter Emily Grasser and husband Ralston, of Bozeman; son Michael Richards, in the military; daughter Breanne Holmes, her husband Peyton and their daughter Beatrice, of Bozeman; and daughter Heather Babbott and her husband Art, of Flagstaff, Ariz.

A celebration of life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Northland Hospice, P.O. Box 997, Flagstaff AZ 86002.