Rick French passed away on November 19, 2019 at his home in Willow Creek.

Rick was born April 9, 1956 in Eureka. He graduated from Eureka High School and later put down roots in Willow Creek to be close to his parents. Rick worked as a plumber and electrician in Willow Creek and was an avid hunter.

He is preceded in death by his loving father, Richard “Dick” Eugene French and younger sister, Debbie French.

He is survived by his mother, Rose Marie French of Willow Creek, his son Richard “Ricky” French and his wife Tara French. He is also survived by his grandchildren Vera French, as well as step grandchildren Skylar and Archer.

He is survived by his brother Robert French, his niece Erica Gibson, her husband Matt Gibson, his niece Jessica Marks, his niece Elizabeth Stoddard, her husband David Stoddard, and his niece Tony Ann French, as well as many great nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The family asks that you celebrate Rick and his life in a way meaningful to you.

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