Obituary of Pastor Russel Richardson

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". Pastor Russel Richardson left peacefully to be with his Savior on Sunday, September 13, 2015. He was born on November 11, 1911 to Ralph and Lavina Richardson in Stoughton, SK. He was converted to God on November 10, 1935 and immediately felt the call of God to ministry, and started tent evangelism, which he continued for 76 years. In 1950 he met and married the love of his life, Edna Esther Laube and were married on September 29, 1950 and together they evangelized across Canada, the U.S. and overseas. They opened and established 8 churches in 10 years and operated a training centre for 22 years, as well as Radio Ministry over 25 different radio stations for 45 years, which is still continuing today. It was in 1968 that they built the Yorkton Free Pentecostal Church, with the desire to reach as many as possible in the area and Pastor preached until recently. Many souls were saved and a great number were water baptized throughout the years. His passion was to extend the Kingdom of God, and farming and ranching in his home area of Stoughton enabled him to do that. He missed an opportunity to pray for someone when they went to town for parts or fuel. Pastor Russel was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Lavina (nee Horner) Richardson; his brother, Bert (Rita) Richardson; two sisters, Lila (Bob) Fenn and Doreen (Ray) Gilby. He is survived by his loving wife Edna (Honey), sisters-in-law Ann Shindle and Ruth (Evert) Alberts, numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, his fellow ministers and many brothers and sisters in the Lord that were a part of his special life. Visitation Details Friday, September 18th, 2015 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Free Pentecostal Church Service Information Saturday, September 19th, 2015 10:00am, Family Worship Centre Interment Details Stoughton Cemetery