Richard Cy McPherson, 64

Richard Cy McPherson, 64, of Libby passed away suddenly Nov. 20, 2021, from natural causes with his wife by his side. He was born July 17, 1957, in Prosser, Wash., to Richard Gary and Edith Ellen (Midland) McPherson.

In his young years, he enjoyed floating the Yakama River and picking mushrooms (you know, the fun kind). Richard loved being outdoors enjoying nature.

Richard joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1974 at the age of 17 and was honorably discharged in 1980. He then joined the U.S. Navy in 1980 and was honorably discharged in 1985.

He met his wife, Jody Doney, in May of 2005 in Helena. They resided there until 2011 when they moved to Libby to be closer to their grandkids.

His favorite hobbies were taking walks and collecting rocks. He spent hours polishing, painting, modge podging and transforming them into objects of beauty. He could see something in the rocks that nobody else could. Richard enjoyed passing on his masterpieces to those he loved and cared about.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard McPherson, and brother, Kelly McPherson.

Survivors include his wife, Jody McPherson of Libby; children, Becky and Joe of Arizona, Edward and Ashley of South Carolina, and Sarah and Billy of Montana; seven grandchildren; mother, Edith Miller of Washington; sisters, Laura (Lee) Glidewell and Karen (Steve) Thornock both of Washington.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Dec. 11 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1548 in Libby. Arrangements were under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.