Submitted by his wife
Richard was born and raised in Elgin‚ IL. He moved to Washington in 1985 at the age of 17. He served with Clark County Fire Districts 3‚ 11 and 12 respectively over a period of approximately 17 years. He finished his emergency services career at the age of 35 on November 17‚ 2003‚ as a full-time firefighter/paramedic for Clark County Fire District 12. He had also worked as a paramedic for American Medical Response‚ North Country Emergency Medical Services‚ Buck Medical Services‚ and American Ambulance. He served his country in the Navy from 1987 – 1991 as an award winning Aviation Electronics Technician and received an honorable discharge.
Richard had a real zest for life. He enjoyed camping‚ hiking‚ rafting and game playing with his wife Lea Ann‚ two sons and numerous extended family members. He had a passion for reading spiritually uplifting and motivational books of all kinds. If you were to ask him who he was‚ he would respond with an exuberant smile‚ ‘I am a son of God!’ His positive attitude was felt by all. He had a distinctive‚ infectious laugh that he freely shared with the world.
Richard loved serving his fellow man in all aspects of his life. He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints‚ where he participated in the scouting program and young men’s leadership organizations.
Richard was preceded in death by his father‚ Richard George Tiffany‚ in 1973. Survivors include his wife Lea Ann (Francis) Tiffany‚ and sons Richard and Jonathan Tiffany of Battle Ground‚ mother Peggy Stark of Elgin‚ IL‚ brother Paul Tiffany‚ sisters Anne Tiffany‚ Carol Hall‚ and Julie Kelly and many nieces‚ nephew and cousins by the dozens.
Richard was laid to rest with full Fire Fighter Honors on November 22‚ 2003.
Richard is my Brother. Richard and I were hired together at Clark County Fire District 12 with four other brothers. We completed our rookie acadamy together, and were well on our way to completing our rookie year together. We were all looking forward to many years together. Richard was a great mentor in life to me. His even demeanor and kind heart were infectious and soothing. A great man was taken from his family, his brothers and our community much before his time. I love you Richard. We will allways remember the good times. Richard is my Brother…
– Richard Wilson