Richard E. Nixon passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, one week shy of his 91st birthday. He was born in Tonasket on February 2, 1925 to Arthur and Agnes Nixon, joining five older brothers. At his mother's passing, in February of 1937 he went to live with his aunt and uncle, Anna and Chalmers Powell. He remained with them through his growing up years.

He loved to fish and hunt. He remembered well, his first paying job at the age of 8, picking apples for a neighbor, earning .23 cents per box. He would ride his bicycle to town to visit with his Grandma Laura. He played the trumpet with the Tonasket HS Band.

In 1964 he married Paulette Hanson. They were later divorced. Two sons came from this union; Richard Jr. in 1965 and Michael E. in 1967.

Throughout his life he worked as a laborer. Working on farms, at lumber mills and in the orchards. He was a funny, gentle man who loved his family and his friends well.

He is survived by his son, Richard Jr., 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by son Michael, parents, special friends Nadeen and Ina, five brothers, Leonard, Arthur, Robert, James and William.

A graveside service will be held at the Tonasket Cemetery at a later date.