Richard Cordova

Richard L. Cordova, 64, of Port Orchard, Washington, died on February 16, 2002 at home from Multiple Myeloma. He was born November 27, 1937 in Raton, New Mexico to Emilio and Anne(Cardenas)Cordova. He was a 1955 graduate of Raton High School and attended New Mexico State College for three years. He joined the Air Force in 1959.He was married to Linda(Bowden)Cordova on October 7, 1961 in North Highlands, California, where they made their first home. His military career took them to Texas, California, North Dakota, Guam and Louisiana, until he retired in Port Orchard in July of 1979. He was a Radar Navigator for B52s.He pursued a career as a computer analyst at Lyndon Corporation, Computer Science Center and retired from PWS two years ago. He was an active member of the Kitsap County Elks and a member of TROA of Kitsap County. He enjoyed the Elks Travel Club, camping with family and friends and his latest hobby of taking pictures.Survivors include his wife, Linda Cordova; a son, Richard L. Cordova, Jr., and his wife, Michelle; two daughters, Ann Wilson and her husband, Ken; Tina Whitney and her husband, Daryl; six grandchildren-Lindsey, David, Carina, Alissa, Austin and Anita, all of Port Orchard; and a brother, Robert L. Cordova of Spokane, Washington.A celebration of his life will be held at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard on Thursday, February 21, 2002, at 2:00PM. Donations may be made to the Hospice of Kitsap County, PO Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.All arrangements are under direction of Rill Chapel, Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home and Crematory.