Richard “Dick” Charles Mailliard, age 79, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Meadville, PA, on February 27, 1933 to Albert E. and Margaret S. (McHenry) Mailliard.
Dick spent the earlier years of his life in Guys Mills, PA, where he enjoyed playing sports, hunting and laughing at the dinner table with his large Catholic family. Shortly after graduating from Randolph High School in 1951, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Dick was stationed at Paine Field in Washington State, where he met the love of his life Darlene. From 1952-1955, he was stationed at Landstuhl Air Based in Germany, where he was a statistician for the 86th Fighter Bomber Wing.
After serving his county, Dick returned to Washington State and was united in marriage to Darlene Snoozy on June 11, 1955.
Dick, with Darlene by his side, lived his life-long dream of being a farmer. In their early years of marriage, they operated dairy farms in Snohomish County. Then in 1965, they moved their growing family to Skagit Valley, buying a farm on Cockreham Island. Dick dairy farmed with his family until 1987 and continued farming, making hay and raising beef cattle until the time of his death.
Those who knew Dick will recall his love of baseball, especially the Mariners, playing cards, golfing and bowling. Many friends and family will carry fond memories of time spent with him at the farm and his holiday picnics.
Dick is survived by his wife of 57 years Darlene; children Cynthia (Russell) Mailliard-Farstead, Linda (Cork) Hunger, Michael (Toni) Mailliard, Susan (Bill) Esary and Steven Mailliard; grandchildren Misty (Cory) Nahoopii, Brant Hunger, Robert (Kate) Walsh, Kayla, Nolan and Shane Mailliard, Dakota and Bryce Esary, Colton Mailliard and Alyssa Kilpatrick; sister Marjorie Sipos and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Lawrence, Kenneth, Paul and Eugene Mailliard and sister, Dorothy Mesley.
A funeral mass will be celebrated by Father Jerry Mesley, Dick’s nephew, on Saturday, August 4th at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 719 Ferry Street, Sedro-Woolley. The mass will be followed by military honors and a memorial reception in the church hall. To share memories of Dick, please join us on the 4th and sign into the online guest registry at www.lemleychapel.com 
A private family burial will take place at Hamilton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Northwest or Immaculate Heart of Mary church.
A special thank you for the care and support given by our wonderful family, friends and neighbors, and the Hospice of the Northwest.
Linda… I just saw this and can remember your dad so well. I used to love going home with you after school and playing on the farm. I have been gone since 1970, but I always drive by the farm when I visit the area. I am sending love and prayers from North Carolina where I live now. Cherish memories and don’t forget to make new ones. Bless you and your family.
Judy Bell
John and I are so sorry to hear about Dick. My mom and dad always had good memories of Dick and Darlene. You are in our prayers and we wish nothing but the best for you and your family.
John and Ann Parker
My thoughts and prayers are with you Darlene and your family. I have such fond memories of going out to your farm and getting fresh milk.
I thoughts and prayers are with you Darlene and your family. I have fond memories of going to the farm and getting fresh milk.
Aunt Darlene and Family…. We have such wonderful memories of the times your family traveled back to Pennsylvania for the family reunions. We can’t ever remember a time when Uncle Dick did not have a smile on his face – so full of life and laughter. We are confident God’s grace will sustain you through the difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
“Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality”….. Emily Dickinson
Bonnie (Mailliard) Dunn and Chelsea Mailliard
Meadville, Pennsylvania
Aunt Darlene and Family,
We do not have the words to express our deepest synpathy. As I said in our last phone conversation, Mom is watching out for Uncle Dick. I know that she is with him, as are all of his brothers.
We pray for him every day
Aaah, Uncle Dick. Just saying his name makes me smile. Although I was only 6 years old when Uncle Dick left PA, I remember laughter all around during his return visits. He was full of life and liked to have fun.
….and I thought he married the prettiest girl on earth. We were very fortunate that Uncle Dick and Aunt Darlene were in PA last year for a visit.
Our condolences go out to Darlene and family.
Cora and Jeff
Dear Darlene and Family,
We are with you in spirit this week and next Saturday. Our love to everyone. We will miss our wonderful uncle and all the good times and laughter he shared.
Ed and Joyce
Darlene & Family,
We are keeping all of you in our prayers and we know that your faith will see you through this time of sorrow. It is comforting to know that this is only a temporary separation and that in GOD’s mercy you will all be together again at the resurrection.
All our love,
Dennis & Evonne
Darlene and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, So manyof my good memories are centered around your family.
Darlene and family
My thoughts are with you all. I have such great memories of your entire family, all the floods we suffered thru, and seeing Dick out there on his tractor with the umbrella.
He will surely be missed.
Much love,
Casey
Dear Darlene & Family;
What a lovely family you all are , I love everyone of you for being so great.
My thoughts have been with you for some time now, of the job you all were doing.
Darlene you must be so proud of you kids , but it’s you that they get so much of it from
What a wonderful family you and Dick raised. It’s an honor to be your friends.
We are so very sorry for your loss, now it is time to take care of yourselves.
I have lots of fond memories ,and I’m certain you have so many more.
All our love, Margaret & Joy Harris
Mike & Toni,
I am so sorry for your loss, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shelly Noble Oslie