Richard Hardacre

Richard Earl Hardacre, 76, died July 17, 2016 at his home in Firestone, Colorado He was born March 5, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, to Ora Earl Hardacre and Mabel Hoggan. He retired from Inland Container after 20 years of service. He was a volunteer fireman for the Arvada Fire Department, retired after 20 years of services. He enjoyed bowling, photography, camping and fishing. He spent a lot of his time supporting family members and friends at various sporting events. He enjoyed donating his time to special events at work and fire department ex: Santa Claus or cooking. He married Ruth in 1984 in Las Vegas, NE. They were happily married for 32 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Ora and Mabel; his brother and sisters Patrick, Jean, Larry and Pat. And step daughter Stephanie. He is survived by his wife Ruth, children Wendy, Dawn, Rick, Ron, Randy, Christopher. Grandchildren Amber, Michael, Brittany, Jason, Brooke, Tylor, Nicholas, Evan, DJ, Jessica, Amanda and Tyler. Great grandchildren Taylor, Alyssa, Adam, Elizabeth, Raelynn, Emmett, Sophie, Wyatt, Jaidyn; and numerous other relatives.