Richard "Dick" Mason Sears

On the midday of December 31, 2014, Richard passed away peacefully after a brief pneumonia infection while at Kaiser Hospital in Oakland, California. Richard was visited and comforted by his family during his final days. Richard was 79 years old.

Richard Sears was born in Mason City, Washington, now Coulee Dam, on January 19, 1935. He was the third child of Clara Margaret and Clarence Eugene Sears. His mother was very proud that he was the first male baby born in the new Kaiser Mason City Hospital.

Richard was captain of sports teams playing football and basketball in high school. Richard attended Washington State at Pullman. He served four years in the Army.

Richard worked for 31 years for Del Monte Foods in numerous locations: New York, San Francisco and Kenya. Richard retired at the age of 54 as an Information Systems Manager.

Richard and his wife Karen spent nearly 25 years in Downieville, CA enjoying the warm summer months in their riverfront cabin. They entertained a large number of loving friends. Richard was an avid fisherman, handyman, tinkerer, BBQer, bridge player and reader. His witty humor and peaceful ways will be greatly missed.

Richard enjoyed volunteering and socializing at the museum and senior center in Downieville.

Richard was proceeded in death by his wife Karen and son Robert. Richard is survived by his son, Richard E., daughter Jennifer Eells and grandsons Derek and Andrew Eells.

Donations may be sent to the Downieville Museum and the Senior Center. Condolences may be sent to P. O. Box 483, Downieville, CA 95936.