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It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Elizabeth Rose Richman, who left us peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 83.
Elizabeth was born on June 18, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Wilbur and Rose Milton. She spent her life creating a warm and loving home for her family and friends. She was known for her generous heart, her gift of hospitality, and her ability to make everyone feel welcome at her table.
A woman of many talents, Elizabeth had a remarkable work ethic and a passion for helping others. She began her career as a beautician, later worked for Payless Pharmacy, and eventually became a business owner. She retired from Northern Wasco County PUD, where she oversaw the weatherization department.
Elizabeth was a committed member of Zion Lutheran Church, where her faith was the cornerstone of her life. She also actively participated in a local book club, a quilting group, and volunteered at the Haven Women’s Shelter. A lifelong lover of gardening, she was proud to be certified as a Master Gardener, sharing her knowledge and passion with others.
Outside of work and community service, Elizabeth loved quilting, baking, and reading. Whether tending to her flowers and vegetable garden, creating beautiful quilts, or filling her kitchen with the aroma of freshly baked pie, she found joy in simple, meaningful moments. Her home was always open, a place of comfort, laughter, and love.
Elizabeth is survived by her children Stan Peickert Jr. (Jenny) and Cynthia Carty, and her cherished grandchildren Zachary Peickert, Gabrielle Gray, Rosemarie Carty, Patricia Carty, and Dorothy Carty. Her marriage to Lorne Richman blessed her with five additional children and 14 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly and welcomed as her own.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lorne Richman, her son Christopher Peickert and her grandson Christopher Peickert.
Elizabeth’s greatest joy was her family. She poured her love into family traditions, from holiday gatherings filled with laughter and warmth to the countless meals where she shared not just food but wisdom, encouragement, and unconditional love. Her kindness, strength, and the values she instilled will continue to guide her family for generations to come.
A celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be held on Aug. 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Cherry Heights. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in her memory to American Cancer Society.
She will forever be the heart of our family and the light that guides us.
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