Rick passed away on September 11th, 2026 at the age of 83.

He was born January 29th 1943, in Tacoma, Washington, to Ellie and Russ Perkins. He grew up in Tacoma, attended Washington Elementary, Mason, Stadium and University of Puget Sound. As a child, he had the privilege of travelling with his family to England for two years while his dad served in the Airforce as a dentist. He enjoyed working at Mt. Rainier for two summers as a teen and as an adult, climbed it with his dad and brother. He served in the Navy and went on to work on payrolls at Puget Sound Bank, Nordstrom and EDS. Rick met his wife, Nancy, on a blind date and they shared 53 wonderful years together. They spent their later years traveling to various destinations around the world.

An excellent swimmer, Rick won medals at the NAIA Championship and held a record as part of a freestyle relay team. He also enjoyed volleyball and played at the YMCA with his dad and brother. His greatest love was for music and singing with the Immanuel Presbyterian Choir for 50 years and with the Normanna Chorus for 40 years!

He is survived by Nancy and his children: Matt (Michi), Alison (Joel), Brian (Jana), his four grandchildren, Ailene, Scott (Haruna), Rocco, Cooper, his great grandson, Lennon (Scott and Haruna), his brother Jeff (Cheryl), his sister Lou and a fabulous brood of nieces, a nephew and their families. Rick was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Diane. 

He will be remembered as a gentle man and a gentleman. He was so kind and will be remembered with so much love.

Many thanks to St. Joes and Avamere rehab center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Immanuel Presbyterian Choir.