Blossom R. Richardson

Blossom, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. She is survived by her two sons, Keith, of South China, ME and Dana, of Bolivia, NC; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ronald "Red". Blossom was a devoted wife and mother, serving as a military wife during her husband's 30 years in the Navy. It was during their overseas assignments that she developed an interest in Ikibana, Japanese flower arranging and an appreciation of the Asian culture. Blossom will join Red at the Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date.