Julian A Richardson, age 72 died quietly in his garden on October 9, 2014. Julian was born in Everett WA and was the youngest of 4 children. He moved to Seattle where he grew up and attended public schools. He attended Dayton College and then returned to Seattle.
Julian graduated from Garfield High School where he was an exceptional athlete. He was an All State track star and football player and played baseball and tennis.
Julian worked for Group Health for 34 years as a medical supply driver and shuttle driver and retired in 2009. He used to take his passengers on trips through the UW arboretum as they were being driven between Seattle and Eastside so they could enjoy the peacefulness of the gardens.
Gardening and koi keeping became Julian's passion and he created an amazing oasis out of a very plain yard. He was able to grow plants that were more difficult for this area and changed the look of the neighborhood with his creative design. His Koi fish were more than just a pass time and he created a wonderful flourishing environment while he fended off grey herons and raccoons.
Julian is survived by his wife, Marilyn, his daughter Sunya Bryce and her husband Michael, his grand daughters Kamiya and Mianna and his sister Harriet Burns and her husband Ed. He is preceded in death by his parents Edna and Willard and brother Sonny and sister Rosetta.
A Celebration of Julian's Life is being planned for November 16th 2014 from 2-4 pm at the Graham Visitor's Center in the UW Arboretum. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the
Group Health Foundation
's general or Cardiology fund or
People's Memorial
.