James “Jim” Richardson, 73, of Elwood, Kansas died at his residence on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Jim was born on May 4, 1942 in Maryville, Missouri to William Elmer & Mary (Birch) Richardson. He was a member of the Eagles, Bicentennial CB Club of 1976, using CB handle “Jim Beam” Jim retired from the Labors Local #579 of St. Joseph. Jim married Beverly Scott on April 12, 1965. She survives of the home. James was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers; William (Bill) Richardson, Gary (Wes) Richardson, his daughter, Peggy Sue Rizer, and great-grandson, Orion Richards. Additional survivors:Raymond (Noelle) Rizer of South Jordan, Utah; Darryl (Starr) Richardson of St. Joseph, Missouri; Theresa Richardson (Charles Huff), Mary (Jimmy Dale) Allen, James (Tina) Richardson and Patty (Brian) Lampshire all of Elwood, Kansas; Brother, Larry Richardson of Murrieta, California; 19 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren nieces and nephews. FUNERAL: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 – 2:00 P.M. At: Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri Visitation: family will receive friends Tuesday evening 6-8 pm where friends may call after 2 pm. Memorials In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the St. Croix Hospice: