Richard Charles Morrill

July 14, 1952 Richard Charles Morrill was born in Los Angeles, CA to Robert and Bonnie Morrill, joining siblings Vivian, Bobbi, and Buddy in their home in Whittier, CA. Richard spent his early years in Whittier and the beach communities of Southern California. He eventually moved to Las Vegas where he met and married his soulmate, Ruthie. From Las Vegas, the family moved to Strawberry, AZ then to Clovis, CA and finally settled in Visalia, CA for the last 22 years. Their marriage was the best thing to happen to them both and they most recently celebrated 29 years of marriage June 11, 2023. An unshakeable love. No matter what they faced, they did so together with love and respect. There were times when their combined stubbornness made things harder than they should have been. As soon as they stepped back, prayed and allowed their faith to guide them, things worked out. Richard would laugh and say God was trying to get our attention. Richard never met a stranger who didn't become a friend. He was open, caring and engaging with others. He cared deeply for those he loved and would do anything that was needed to make sure those he loved were okay. He loved cooking for family and friends and he always made enough to feed an army. His kindness went beyond those he loved, he hated the idea that people were going hungry and taught his kids to care for others in need. After a valiant fight with cancer, Richard passed away peacefully August 16, 2023 at Ruth Woods Open Arms Hospice Home in Visalia, CA. Special thanks to the Open Arms Staff and Kaweah Hospice Care for treating Richard with dignity and love during his transition. This obituary would not be complete without talking about Richard's lifetime of theater that started when he was in high school. Richard was a very talented actor, amazing director and phenomenal set designer and builder. Some of the best times were working on a set together as a family. Since Richard and Ruth have not lived near family for their entire marriage, they have been blessed to have built a second family centered around the theater and entertainment over the 22 years in Visalia. This group along with their biological family support is what carried them during the last 9 months. Richard was very humbled and surprised at the outpouring of support. He did not realize the impact he had on so many people throughout his life. It is our hope that those he impacted will pay it forward in their lives. Richard is survived by his wife, Ruthie, Four children- Jeremy (Christina), Kyndra (Tim), Mitchell and Ryan (Erika), and six grandchildren- JD, Nicole, Alexis, Jessica, Jake and Juel. Richard considered his kids and grandkids as his greatest accomplishment. He took great pride in being Dad and Grandpa, never missing an opportunity to brag about them to anyone who would listen. Rest well my love, you will always be with me, your family and your friends. We will be okay because of the love you gave to all of us. I love you for always and forever. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Richard Charles Morrill

July 14, 1952 - August 16, 2023