ELMORE B RICHEY Obituary (1935

Elmore B. Richey, 82, went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was born on January 17, 1935 to Cecil and Eleanor Richey. He was a devout Christian, who read his Bible, prayed, and listened to Gaither gospel music daily. He was a hard worker and had been employed at the Zonolite mine in Libby, and the Neumont mine in Elko, Nevada, among other places. He had recently moved back to Troy, MT to be close to family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his parents, Cecil & Eleanor Richey, his sister Maribeth Faris, and good friends. He leaves behind 3 children, daughter Colleen Johnson & husband, Don, of Missoula MT; sons Ken Richey & wife Joanne, of Careywood, Idaho; and Kelvin Richey & fiance Paige, of Troy, MT; 5 Grandchildren, Christy Johnson, Merry Smith, Angela Reatz, Kaleb Richey, and Willow Mae Richey (soon to be born); 9 Great Grandchildren, Donald, Maellen, Tyler, Genevi, Xavier, Alexander, Robert Bjorn, Alida, and Brynja, who he enjoyed teasing with his gruff voice and cane, and sharing his horehound candy; his beloved sister, Carolyn Sue Noble, 4 nephews, Richard, Lorin, Glenn & Jeff, and one niece Laurie Sue. He will be loved and remembered always. Private family services are being held. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.