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Richard William POTTS (1945 - 2020)
Richard William Potts of Moscow died Monday, July 6th at his home. He was 74. Richard was born July 31, 1945 in Spokane to Harold and Margaret (Dockendorf) Potts. He grew up, attended Spokane schools and graduated from Lewis-Clark High School in 1963. He joined the Navy, and following his discharge he attended Washington State University for two years.
He was a custodian supervisor at WSU before going to work for the Moscow Post for 21 years. He was a rural mail carrier prior to his retirement. Richard was a member of the Spokane Sheriff's Posse for a time and a member of the Moscow Church of the Nazerene for the past 48 years, serving in various capacities and was involved with the Men's Ministry.
He and Kathryn "Kathy" Jack were married on March 20, 1971 at the Nazerene Church in Moscow. She survives at their home. He also leaves a son, Fred (Laurie) Potts and a grandaughter, Randi in Post Falls and a brother, Ted (Barbara) in Spokane.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert.
The family suggests memorials be made to Palouse Dementia Care, P.O. Box 8063, Moscow, ID or to Moscow Nazerene Church Missions Fund.
A memorial service was held at the Moscow Church of the Nazerine on August 8, 2020. Online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.com.
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Roger Klausler
When Dick was in my "homeroom", he was a bit of a scamp, frequently doing bits of mischief that got him into minor trouble. I admired his ability to be that scamp without being a truly bad influence.
Catherine Finn (Baldwin)
He definitely sounded so much fun in a good way. Much love to a '63 Classmate. There were so many in the graduating class in 1963 it was entirely possible to not know many classmates. Thank you so much for this bridge to our past. Gratefully and with Love, Cathy 1963, Finn/Baldwin.