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Richard Lloyd Kearsley
October 25, 1932 - July 27, 2021
Escalon, California - Richard Lloyd Kearsley, the Patriarch of our family, peacefully passed with his family by his side at his long-time home in Escalon, honoring his final wishes of staying home. Richard was the only child of Richard Algie and Marie Kearsley. He was born in French Camp, but lived his early childhood in Grants Pass, Oregon. When he was twelve, the family moved to a ranch in Escalon where his son Gary still farms, and family members still reside.
In 1954, Richard met and married the love of his life, Gail. They were married 56 years until her passing in 2011. In 1955, they were blessed with their son Gary, followed by their daughter, Debbie in 1957. They enjoyed raising their children, spending time with their grandchildren, dancing, fishing, playing games and traveling to other counties, but mostly enjoyed spending weekends on their houseboat at Don Pedro Lake with his family and friends.
In the early 60's, Richard joined his mother in her chicken business. Richard Algie joined them and together they started R.A. Kearsley and Son, Inc. A short time later, two other partners went together forming MKT, which founded Rebecca Farms marketing Becky Eggs.
Besides being a very successful businessman, Richard loved his community and was involved in many organizations within it. He was a Boy Scout Leader for many years, Chamber of Commerce President, School Board Member, Senior Mr. Escalon, Worshipful Master in the Masonic Lodge and Potentate for the Shrine Club. Richard was an extremely generous man. Not only did he give freely to all the organizations he was involved in, he gave to numerous other charities and people in need.
Richard is survived by his children, Gary Kearsley (Patty) of Modesto and Debbie Teixeira (Manuel) of Escalon; grandchildren, Daylene Reeves (Jeremy) of Ripon, Misty Booth (Elvis) of Escalon, Tyson Teixeira (Heather) of Escalon, Michelle Kearsley of Modesto, Scott Kearsley of Nashville, TN, Jared Kearsley (Jennifer) of Rocklin; step-grandchildren, Brandi Manning (Rick) of Modesto, Elizabeth Musser of Modesto, Trisha Hallinan and 13 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Gail. Richard's kind heart, quick wit and unique sense of humor will be missed tremendously by all who were blessed to call him Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa or a friend!
Deegan Funeral Chapel is honored to be serving the Kearsley family. A visitation will be held Monday, August 9, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Deegan Funeral Chapel, 1441 San Joaquin St., Escalon, Ca. following a graveside service Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Burwood Cemetery, 28320 East River Road, Escalon, Ca 95320. To send the family your condolences or to share a special memory of Richard, please visit his tribute page at www.deeganfuneralchapels.com.
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Gary, Debbie and your families, I am sad to hear the passing of your father. Condolences and Prayers of peace and strength at such a difficult time.
Victoria Gentleman
August 12, 2021
I´m saddened to hear of Richards passing. Although we haven´t seen each other much in the past twenty or more years we usually exchanged Christmas cards and kept in touch that way. I have fond but faint memories of briefly sharing a house with him and his parents in Grants Pass. Also many family get togethers at the family farm when all the aunts and uncles and cousins got together way back in the 1940s and 50s. He truly was a good, honorable,and kind man.
Yvonne Kearsley Brogan
Family
August 10, 2021
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