Richard Franklin Paul Buckles Obituary (2024)

Richard "Rick" Franklin Paul Buckles, age 65, passed away on December 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born in Everett, on July 23,1959. Rick attended Davis High School. After finishing high school, Rick joined the Air Force, as a security specialist. Rick was blessed with three children, two with his first wife, Susan Scott, and then his youngest with his second wife, Jan Roddy. Rick will always be remembered for his kindness, honesty, work ethic, his humor and the profound impact that he had on so many lives. He was always able to put a smile on everybody's face. Rick had the most contagious laugh and the best smile. His ability to make you laugh in the most awkward moments was the best. He had the biggest heart and always went out of his way to help others. Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, riding motorcycles, classic cars, visiting his brothers and sister, which he cherished every second he spent with them and traveling with his girlfriend, Michelle Depree. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Family was everything to Rick. He was the most amazing dad and papa. He will truly be missed. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Daggett, parents, Richard and Dorothy Buckles, his birth parents, Richard and Sharon Daggett, sister, Laurie Daggett, sister, Sharon Buckles, uncle, Bob Daggett, and grandson, Bentley Buehler. He is survived by his sister, Cherilea Daggett, his brothers, Tim Thomas, Ken Twogood (Kammy), Marty Daggett (Jewel), his children, Ricky Buckles (Amber), Krystal Buckles, and Cody Buckles, grandchildren, 'lil Ricky Buckles, Kacie Buckles, Caiden Buehler, Kelsie Buckles, Easton Buckles, Ally Buckles, and Jax Young. We will forever love and miss you! Military Honors on Saturday, April 5th at 12:00 at Tahoma Cemetery. Celebration of Life following at The Old Seasons Performance Hall (entrance on Pendleton Way). Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.