7685. Richard Dale Maggard
Richard Dale Maggard, 71, of Rupert, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006 in Rupert.
Richard was born June 24, 1934, in Westfield, Oklahoma to Floyd and Georgia Maggard. He married Arlynn Spillman Feb. 14, 1958, in Caldwell. They moved to Rupert in 1971.
He graduated from Marsing High School and attended the University of Idaho and College of Idaho where he played football and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers. Richard belonged to the Elks, Kiwanis, and the Rupert Country Club. He attended most of the Minico High School boys and girls ball games and he always sat in his favorite spot with his friends. He enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, driving his pickup, and drinking coffee with his buddies at Cathy's Café.
Rich never knew a stranger. He was always smiling and giving a kind word. He enjoyed life and loved being around people.
Richard is survived by his wife, Arlynn of Rupert; his children, Richard Lynn (Ann) Maggard of Boise, Melanie (Rick) Holmes of Rupert, Scott Maggard of Los Angeles, and Nicole (Martin) Delgado of Middleton; eight grandchildren; and brother, Wayne (Nadine) Maggard of Caldwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Uvon.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006, at the First Christian Church in Rupert, 1110 8th St., with Pastor David Graham officiating. Burial will follow at the Rupert Cemetery.