I met Rick when Bruce and I first started dating. True to who he was, he accepted me as part of the family, no questions asked, and treated me like one of his kids. That was such an act of kindness. As life progressed, Bruce and I married, and while I was pregnant with Andrew, I stayed at Rick and Ruth's house at night, while Bruce worked. Rick kept me busy laughing always, and made sure I had whatever my pregnant heart desired.. As a grandfather he has been amazing, and loves his grandchildren to the moon and back. Though Bruce and I are no longer together, Rick always was welcoming and fair to me. I was blessed to have had him in my life, as is anyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. God bless you Ruth, David, Paul, Chrissy, Bruce, Stephanie, Jake, and Nikki. As God has aquired such a wonderful angel, I know and feel your loss. He was a wonderful and amazing man.