Steven Eric "Eric Richardson" Richardson

Steven Eric Richardson, 38, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away June 3, 2011, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Eric was born October 25, 1972, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to William Steven Richardson and Mary Jo Sellers Richardson. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. He also attended Boise State and Bellevue Community College. He served in the National Guard. He married Vanessa Rochelle Bassett August 21, 1999, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and to this union their son, Ethan, was born. They were later divorced. His dream of owning his own restaurant became a reality when he purchased Rutabaga's in Idaho Falls, where he was the executive chef. Eric had a big heart and a charismatic personality. Everybody who met him loved him. He loved fishing, cooking, camping, golfing, and was a fish aquarium enthusiast. He was a gifted artist. Eric’s greatest joy came from spending time with his son, Ethan, who was the light of his life. Eric is survived by his son, Ethan Richardson of Boise, ID; his parents, Glenn and Mary Jo Rodgers of Idaho Falls, and Steve and Linda Richardson of Auburn, Washington, two sisters, Kelsey (Wes) Elkins of Idaho Falls, and Coretta Williamson of Portsmouth, VA, and a brother, Lewis Rodgers of Washington, DC. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Calvary Chapel, 4250 South 25th East, with Pastor Gordon Boyle officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen, 301 South Boulevard, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.

Funeral Services -- Wednesday

11:00 a.m. ,Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Calvary Chapel 4250 South 25th East Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Notes: The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.