RICHARD BILSLAND
Cedar Rapids
Richard Bilsland, 70, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. Private services will be held.
Richard is survived by his wife, Billie; children, Denise (Andy) Helle, Amanda (Andre) Ingram and Bridget (Shawn) McMenomy; brothers, Terry (Doris), David (Rita) and John (Laurel); sisters, Karen Hayes and Linda Goebel; and seven step-siblings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Jack Ritchie; half-brother, William; brother, Clarence; and brother-in-law, Claude Hayes.
Rich enjoyed spending time with his six grandchildren, volunteering at Olivet Presbyterian Church and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Memorials may be made to Last Hope Animal Rescue.
Cedar Rapids
Richard Bilsland, 70, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. Private services will be held.
Richard is survived by his wife, Billie; children, Denise (Andy) Helle, Amanda (Andre) Ingram and Bridget (Shawn) McMenomy; brothers, Terry (Doris), David (Rita) and John (Laurel); sisters, Karen Hayes and Linda Goebel; and seven step-siblings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Jack Ritchie; half-brother, William; brother, Clarence; and brother-in-law, Claude Hayes.
Rich enjoyed spending time with his six grandchildren, volunteering at Olivet Presbyterian Church and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Memorials may be made to Last Hope Animal Rescue.
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