1967 �" 2009
Charlie Edwin Richards passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in San Francisco. He is survived by his mother Sharon Vincze of Tigard, Oregon, his father James Richards of Boise, Idaho, his sister and brother-in-law Teresa and Tim Donnelly and his nephew, Alex Reimer of Thornton, Colorado. Charlie was 42 years old.
Charlie graduated from Ygnacio Valley High School in Concord, California in 1985. He earned his bachelor's degree in Social Science from Sacramento State University in 1992.
Living his last years in San Francisco, Charlie was a friend to all. He saw good in everyone and did his best to help those in need. His favorite hobby was his pool league at The Mix bar. Charlie worked with the Golden Gate National Conservatory and was passionate about the beauty and diversity that surrounded him in San Francisco.
A celebration of his life was held at The Mix in San Francisco on November 14. Another will be held in Portland, Oregon. Per Charlie's wishes, there will be no formal service.
Donations in his honor can be made to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, his favorite charity to which he consistently donated. www.sfaf.org