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He loved many... and many loved him. Did you know him? Lowell S. Richardson
Lowell Richardson was a teacher in San Mateo, California during the 1950's, 60's, 70's, and early 80's. He reached out to all kids, but especially those who were left behind. When I attended the middle school where he taught in the early 1970's, I ceased (for awhile) to be Jon, and was simply known as "Mr. Richardson's kid." I didn't like it much at the time, but came to realize it was an endearing term. Grown ups with their own kids in tow would wave from across the street and say "Hey, Mr. Richardson, remember me..." (I guess its a teacher's ultimate compliment). He was born in Reno, NV in the early 1900's. He played basketball in High School, in Sacramento. For a time, he played in several big bands around the Central Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. His musician friends referred to him as "Rick." He led a trio on a cruise line to Shanghai, and worked the shipyard during the War. He was wild and spent his life loving unconditionally. If you have a "Mr. Richardson" story to tell, send it in. We'd love to hear it. He left us in the mid 1980's, but we know he's still close by... in each of our hearts. I hope you take the time to thank those in your life who have made you a better person.
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