20 Jan 1965 – 2 Mar 2021

“Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.” – A Hebrew proverb

The family would really appreciate if you could share some of your fondest memories and pictures of Richard as we celebrate his life from all over the world.

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Memorial presentation

Thanks so much to Andrew for putting together this memorial presentation in celebration of Richard’s life....

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Memory from when you were in the military

Yo were stationed as a dog-handler at the military base at Bourkes Luck. Driving home one weekend, this bird flew...

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Saldanha Dec. 2015

What fun to be on holiday with the Baxters. Lots of fun and laughter and many a Christ centred conversation....

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My love

Valentine's evening at south ramd Anne shared this memory...

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Three generations

How blessed we were ❤️ How blessed we are! Robyn Joubert shared this memory...

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A walk in the park

You always had time for a walk in the park! Time for the kids to run around. Time to rest,...

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Picnics and ice cream

Always happy on the grass, feeding the grandchildren ice cream and chocolate! Robyn shared this memory...

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Mykonos 2002

Parent's night off. We had such fun that holiday. Mandy Neilson shared this memory...

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Pearlies, Langebaan. 2002

I learned to luv sun-dried tomatoes from eating pizza with you. Mandy Neilson shared this memory...

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Mykonos 2002

You taught my kids to catch sand shark. They'll never forget it. Mandy Neilson shared this memory...

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Speaker

Always up to lead or speak . Always something to say Anne shared this memory...

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Fun

Craigos Anne shared this memory...

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Historian

Loved history Anne shared this memory...

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Carer

Cared. Stopped on highway to move tortoise off road Anne shared this memory...

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Beach

Loved the beach Anne shared this memory...

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Friends

Tony and Sandy Anne shared this memory...

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Friends

Langebaan and the Nielsons Anne shared this memory...

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Friends

Babyshower fun Anne shared this memory...

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Mom and ouma

Oums Anne shared this memory...

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Fun

Langebaan Anne shared this memory...

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Golfer

Loved golf Anne shared this memory...

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Family

Family Anne shared this memory...

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Friend

Lara on zoo lake Anne shared this memory...

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Beach fun

Blessed Anne shared this memory...

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Baseball coach dad

Coached little league and played baseball well Anne shared this memory...

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Proud new dad

Sam's birth Anne shared this memory...

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Family fun

Botanics Anne shared this memory...

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My man

Richard Anne shared this memory...

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Picnics

Picnic Anne shared this memory...

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Down time

Rest Anne shared this memory...

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Fun

Fun in the pool Anne shared this memory...

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My love

Rugby Anne shared this memory...

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My best

France 2015 Anne shared this memory...

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Son in law

Mom and Richard Anne shared this memory...

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Family man

Aunty June's 80th Anne shared this memory...

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Blessed

Blessed to be a father and grandfather Anne shared this memory...

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Fun

Always got stuck in Anne shared this memory...

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My hero

Always fixed and in control. Anne shared this memory...

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Fun

Fighting on the beach Anne shared this memory...

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Love

Wasnt afraid to say I love you Anne shared this memory...

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First date

12 dec 1989 Anne shared this memory...

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My love

12 dec 2020 32 years from our first date Anne shared this memory...

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My love

Eiffel tower Anne shared this memory...

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My supporter

He supported me through travelling overseas and a gap year, a full degree and work. Anne shared this memory...

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Sports fan

Loved sport Anne shared this memory...

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My love

Our wedding Anne shared this memory...

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Love

Wasnt afraid of showing love Anne shared this memory...

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Grandpa Richard

Was blessed with the privilege Anne shared this memory...

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Lockdown Richard

Wooly Anne shared this memory...

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Dad

Loved his children Anne shared this memory...

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Happy place

One of his happy places Anne shared this memory...

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Family

Family man to the core Anne shared this memory...

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Happy chats

He had such a precious relationship with his children Anne shared this memory...

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Chopper

Dad and his chopper Anne shared this memory...

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Always up for fun

He was always up for fun. Anne shared this memory...

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Fisherman

Richard loved fishing. Anne shared this memory...

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Geocaching

In clarens Anne shared this memory...

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Tennis champs

Mike and Richard Anne shared this memory...

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Memory from when you were in the military

Yo were stationed as a dog-handler at the military base at Bourkes Luck. Driving home one weekend, this bird flew...

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Rich

25th anniversary dinner Anne shared this memory...

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My boet

I was so excited the day you were born, and remember dad taking us to the parking lot of the...

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Richard the Lion

This makes me think of you ❤️ Robyn Joubert shared this memory...

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Happy times with Stan & Jen

A picture captures a second in a memory, and we were fortinate to have had such fun times together. Jenny...

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Matric dance

Dad did so much to make sure my matric dance was memorable and fun. He bought me flowers, came home...

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Spoons

Dad always loved to spice up the evening with a game of trying to keep the spoon on your nose....

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Visiting centre church

Dad searched for years trying to find a church the family could call home. In lock down dad started watching...

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Walking in clarens

This was a short but amazing holiday with the family. I didn't alway's spend a lot of quality time with...

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Spoon tricks

Dad loved to fool around sometimes and one of his favourite things was to put a spoon on his nose....

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Birthdays

Dad always spoilt us on birthdays. He would always be first awake and ready to say happy birthday and give...

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Baxter picnics

The Baxter picnics are legendary! This one in May 2017 featured all the usual panache – enough food to feed...

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Our Fun, Encouraging Uncle

Richard brought such fun, joy and love to our family. He will be sorely missed ❤️ Lauren Hogarty shared this...

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Son – in – Love

Richard treated my grandparents with such kindness, care and honour (and a hint of mischief). Thank you Anne and Richard...

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A Doting Dad

This picture was taken while we were visiting Richard and Anne at their home for Christmas 2015. I love the...

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June 2006 Visit

Warmly welcomed in a cold Gauteng visit, a braai with Richard of course; cricket with Michael and washing up with...

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True love.

The way Richard looked at Anne. True love and adoration. Matt & Laura shared this memory...

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Watching our wedding 13 June 2020

Uncle Richard is really like an Uncle to me, like a brother to my dad, and I asked him to...

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He loved many people ❤️

Saw this in one of the diaries. Rich inviting us to his house the early days we first met him....

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Picnic with Centre church

Taken at the botanical gardens during a picnic with Centre church. Samantha Baxter shared this memory...

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Baseball memories

When we got together last Feb for a braai, Dicken and Mark went through all my father-in-law’s old baseball scrapbooks...

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Special times

It was always so nice visiting Richard and Family – this photo was on a visit to SA – I...

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Our last holiday together in PE in Dec’19

What a blessing it was spending time together in PE with the Baxters and FRIENDS. Pasta Macaroni shared this memory...

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Sharing in Michael’s Bar Baraka

It was a very proud moment for Richard (Mr Baxter) to welcome Michael into manhood during his Bar Baraka. Allister...

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Mythos dinner

Supper at mythos for Sam's birthday. He gave me a camera wrapped in a pangolin picture. So special. He loved...

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Jubilee Creek with the Baxters

A day long gone but a happy time to catch up with our dear friends. Jenny & Stanley shared this...

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One of the many happy vaal sunsets

Dad loved going to the vaal . We always tried to spend some time watching the sun set as it...

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Cuzzies ❤️❤️❤️

I still can’t believe that you are gone, my beautiful cuzzie. Taken far too soon. You will be loved and...

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The two Richard Baxters

This was at a family braai in Feb 2020. Richard Andrew Baxter, my beloved Dad, and Richard Ivan Baxter, my...

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A weekend breakaway at Klein Kariba

This was many moons ago just a week before Samantha made her entrance into the world. Richard & Anne so...

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A happy day with Stan & Jen at Jubilee Creek, end of 2019

Time for snacks at Jubilee Creek Jenny & Stanley shared this memory...

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A happy day with Stan & Jen at Jubilee Creek, end of 2019

Who knew that this would be the last time we would see Richard, laugh with him, walk, swim, and share...

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Weekend walk in Clarens Jan 2021

Family walk in Clarens. Samantha Baxter shared this memory...

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Richard and Greg with June who turns 91 this year!

I used to take all my test bikes and new bikes(57) to show him so he could drool a bit!...

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Best Mates

Loved. Missed..my Go to..always the encourager Debbie and Phil shared this memory...

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Memorial presentation

Thanks so much to Andrew for putting together this memorial presentation in celebration of Richard’s life....

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Meeting the newest addition

Richard couldn’t wait to meet the newest addition to the family, and was one of the first to welcome baby...

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Grandpa Richard

Richard was so happy to be a grandpa, he loved it when Amelia would cuddle with him. This photo is...

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My encourager

Dad was always there to encourage me and never missed an opportunity to tell me how proud he was of...

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Cousins

That smile says everything I love you I miss you ❤️ Storm Stevens shared this memory...

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Family first

My cuzzy- I remember always getting excited to see him. He always had a big smile on his face and...

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The Prankster!

To spend time with Richard meant knowing Richard the prankster 🤣. You had to make sure your pants were tight...

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Hairy Legs

On this day of Talia and Mzwe's wedding, Richard literally felt my legs to see if I had any stubble....