Richard Louis Railston Obituary (2024)

Richard Louis Railston, age 82, of Yakima, Washington, died peacefully on September 3, 2024. Rick graduated from Austin High School in El Paso, Texas ('60) and Texas A&M University ('64), before joining the United States Air Force. He went on to work in the Hi-Fi industry, as a national sales manager, before opening his own marketing firm in 1986. Faith and their church were very important to Rick and Dorothy. He was an ordained elder for over 50 years, and most recently senior pastor for the Pacific Church of God up until his death. Rick enjoyed his family and had a lifelong love of flying and Corvettes. Numerous friends and church members stated that Rick will be remembered for his kindness, compassion and patience. Rick is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Helen Railston, and is survived by his wife, Dorothy Railston, brother, Dale Railston, son, Brit (Julie) Railston, and granddaughters, Josephine and Madeline Railston. A private family burial will be held in September. A Celebration of Rick's Life will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 1:00pm, at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home (201 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA). Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.shawandsons.com.