Jean M Richa, a long time resident of Lake Havasu City and Kingman broke her worldly bonds on Saturday June 8, 2019. Jean was born September 11, 1922 in Harrisburg, PA. She grew up in the Chicago area with her two sisters, Adele, her younger sister and Audrey, being the oldest in a dedicated Masonic family and joined the Order of Eastern Star Kelvin Park Chapter. Jean was an active member holding offices in the Havasu #61 Chapter OES, and Kingman #17 OES Chapter. She was appointed Grand Representative to Florida in Arizona. As a young teen, Jean loved dancing and won the Illinois Jitterbug Championship Contest at the age of 18.
Jean married Elmer (Rick) Richa December 5, 1959 and moved to the Clearwater, Florida area and enjoyed boating and visiting Cuba. They had no children, but loved their dogs they adopted through the Western Humane Society.
Jean is survived by her husband, Elmer, her niece, Eldryth Barton, and great-niece Kim Barton of Hawaii, and nephews Dennis and Richard Reese Florida.
Jean was also an avid bowler. She was in the bowling Hall of Fame and a 25 year member of the National Bowling League, taking home the winnings on each trip she made to Nationals, Her travel mate and care giver at the end was Pat and Danny King of Kingman. Jean was on four different local teams a week with her many friends, and when she had time, she was a great cook.
So, when you hear thunder, it is just Jean winning the Heavenly Bowling Tournament and having herself a wonderful time. Jeans occupation was a secretary, and was very organized and intelligent. She was always honest, caring, and loving to everyone. She always enjoyed her job. People who worked with her always admired her and they enjoyed being around her.
Celebration of Life services was held for Jean at the Champion Church location on 3180 White Cliffs Road in Kingman on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 10 a.m. (The church is shared facility with Kingman Seventh Day Adventist Church.) A light luncheon was served following the celebration. Pastor Mike Hurt officiated. The Order of Easter Star performed their funeral ceremony. Jean will be greatly missed among her many friends from bowling, Eastern Star, and her church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Western Humane Society and Mutt Matchers of Kingman.
