Brad Richardson

George Bradley Richardson, affectionately known as Brad, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Cashmere, Washington. Born on April 18, 1959, in Wenatchee, Washington, to the late George Gail Richardson and Mary Catherine McGee, Brad was just shy of his 67th birthday. Brad spent his early childhood on Stemilt Hill, surrounded by the beauty of apple orchards. Following his parents’ divorce, he moved with his mother and younger siblings, Ben and Ellen, to Manson, where he attended high school. At the age of 16, Brad endured the profound loss of his mother in 1975. He and his siblings then relocated to Cashmere to live with their father, stepmother Donna, and stepbrothers Rick and Jeff Cozzalio. After a brief service in the Navy and attending the University of Oregon, Brad lived and worked in Eugene, Oregon. It was there that he formed lifelong friendships and met his first wife, Paige. In 1993, Brad married Paige in Wenatchee and became a devoted stepfather to her young son Ricky. Later that year, they welcomed their daughter Shellana. The family resided in Wenatchee until Brad and Paige divorced in 2006. Brad later married Maija in 2008; they lived in Connecticut before returning to East Wenatchee. Their marriage ended amicably in 2018. Throughout most of his life, Brad worked as a laborer for his family’s company, G.G. Richardson, Inc., where he made a colorful impression on co-workers, and developed many close friends. In 2022, Brad traveled to the Philippines to marry his fiancée Janet. However, unforeseen delays prevented their union before his return. Tragically, a few months later, Brad suffered a massive stroke which left him paralyzed on his left side for the remainder of his life. Despite this drastic loss of independence and mobility in his final years, Brad found a new sense of gratitude for life and for those who cared about him. His sister, Ellen, visited him nearly every day, where he lived at Cashmere Post Acute, until his passing. Brad was predeceased by his parents; his brother Ben; and two siblings who passed away before his birth, David and Nancy. He is survived by his children Shellana and Ricky; sister Ellen; stepbrothers Rick and Jeff; sister-in-law Mary; and stepmother Donna. The memory of his tender heart, thoughtful generosity, and creative wit will be forever cherished by his family and loved ones. His family welcomes all those who knew him to join them in remembrance at 11 AM on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Ohme Gardens. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guestbook at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements by Jones & Jones – Betts Funeral Home.

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Brad Richardson

April 18, 1959 - March 18, 2026