Richard W. Valentine
April 10, 1922 - January 10, 2009
Obituary
Richard W. Valentine, a long time Burien resident, passed away on January 10, 2009. Rick was part of a large Wynooche Valley family of six brothers and six sisters. He was a teacher and elementary principal in the Highline Schools from 1950-1977. After his
‘retirement’ he continued working in education for the UW and the South Central S.D.
Rick is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, daughters, Judy Tom Grainger and Cheri Bob Davis, son Rick Maureen and 4 grandchildren, Lisa, Brian, Greg and Brad. There will be no public services at his request. Remembrances in Rick’s name may be made to: SeaTac Kidney Center, 17900 International Blvd S. Ste 301, SeaTac, WA 98188 or King County Medic 1, 7064 S. 220th Bldg. 9, Kent, WA 98032.
Mary Lou and family,
I meant to send my condolences sooner. Please know I’m thinking of you at this time. I know how special a husband and father Rick Mr Valentine to me! was to all of you.
Fondly,
Heidi
I was very saddened to learn of Mr. Valentine’s passing. He was my Principal at Marvista Elementary School in Normandy Park during the years of 1965 thru 1972. He was a gentle, kind and wonderful man who will be truly missed by all.
I will always remember Mr. Valentine as he was my favorite principal.
Mary Lou and Family,
Thinking of you at this time. He was truly a very special person whose laugh lit up the room and sense of humor was contagious. We are lucky to have been able to share some special times with him.
Love,
Jacki, Ed, Josh and Eric
The Fischers
Marry Lou; was sorry to read of Dicks passing.He was some one to be proud of with what he had acclomplished whith his life comming from a small town and humble farm life. thinking of you in our prayers
Mr. Valentine was a wonderful man. He was my principal at McMicken Heights Elementary School. He helped me through some very hard times and I appreciated his support more than he could ever know.
He will be missed!!
We are thinking of you at this time.
Rick was a great man. I am glad that I knew him for many years.
My best to you,
Charlie Brown
So sorry to hear about your loss. Rick was a man who always made you feel better with his sense of humor. A great role model. Everyone in our family will miss Buck.