In Memoriam:  Ken Richardson 1923 - 2002

Ken Richardson, athlete, coach, club founder, race organizer, travel agent and all round great person, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2002 after an endurance runner's courageous battle with cancer.

Ken competed and coached internationally in Athletics and was a founding member of the Alouette Achilles Running Club based out of Maple Ridge and a past Director with BC Athletics. He loved Athletics and particularly the sport of Distance Running. Known for his unrestrained downhill running speed, especially at the Golden Ears Cross Country Race, Ken made sure to set a course that provided what he considered a "real cross country challenge". Ken, Lily and assorted dogs and cats always rewarded those who met the challenge with a fine spread of food, beverages and warm hospitality.

Together with his wife Lily, they combined Ken's love for sport, Lily's ability to organize and their travel business (Crammond and Alouette) to provide people with travel and sport opportunities around the world. Taking the motto that "Athletics is a Lifetime Sport" to heart, Ken helped make Masters Athletics for women and men an important part of the sport in British Columbia and Canada.

Ken will be missed very much and so fondly remembered by his wife Lily, family members Brian and Thea and so many people who had the great experience and privilege of knowing him.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2002 - 7:00 pm at the Fraser View Village Hall, 22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge (@ 227th & 116th Avenue - off the Haney by-pass).