Joseph Edward Richardson

Joseph Edward Richardson, 87, of Pueblo, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2014. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Grace S. Richardson; children, Susan (Jack) Smith, Terry Tucker and JR (Kim) Richardson; grandchildren, Dan Smith, Lisa (Randy Kochis) Smith, Casey Smith, Kylie and Taylor Richardson; sisters Dorla Koller and Garnet Duncan. Preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Orville, Earl and Ray Richardson. Joseph was born in Ramah, Colo. on December 24, 1926, to Mose and Pearl Richardson. He was a U.S. Army veteran, worked at CF&I as a Craneman for 36 years, was an avid gardener and loved to be outdoors with his best buddy, Putter. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Private family service at Mountain View Cemetery has taken place. In lieu of food and flowers, donations may be made to PAWS through the funeral home.