Raymond F. Rickard (July 15, 1930 - August 18, 2015)

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Raymond Rickard

Born in Illinois

85 years

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     Raymond F. Rickard, 85, of Peoria Heights, passed away at 8:22 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at his son’s home in Backus, MN.
     His Funeral Liturgy will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2015, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria, with Msgr. Jason A. Gray officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, with Military Funeral Honors provided by the U.S. Marine Corps.
     Raymond was born on July 15, 1930, a son of Benjamin and Anna (Lamie) Rickard. He married Agnes Marie “Abbie” Britt on March 24, 1950 in Peoria Heights. She preceded him in death on September 27, 2006 in Brainerd, MN. He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Susan; sisters, Dorothy Hicks and Marcelein Rickard; and brother, Houston Rickard.
     He is survived by his son, Scott (Debbie) Rickard of Backus, MN; grandson, Schuyler Rickard of Backus, MN; sister, Anna F. Isaacs of Glasford; nephew, Tim Blair of Glasford; niece, Jodie (Mike) Kimbrell of Hanna City.
     Raymond was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving from February 3, 1949 to December 18, 1950. He attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights.
     He and Abbie were the owner and operators of All Season’s Heating and Cooling from 1978, until their retirement in 2006.
     Memorial contributions may be made in Raymond’s name to the St. Jude Mid-West Affiliate.

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C.Bourguet

My deepest condolences

October 10, 2015

My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures

John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."

This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)

Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.

http://www.jw.orgn

James B

August 26, 2015

I am sorry to hear about Raymond's death. It is never easy to deal with the death of a loved one no matter the circumstances. It is sad occasions like this that make us look forward to the time when God will remove all death and suffering from the earth (Revelation 21:4).

Marine Corps League

Detachment 81, Peoria, IL

August 23, 2015

On behalf of the Marine Corps League, Detachment 81 in Peoria, Illinois please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences on your loss. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper Fidelis

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