Obituary WASHINGTONa"Darin A. Richardson, a true child of God, passed away to be with his Father at 3:45 AM on December 6, 2006. He entered into life on May 11th, 1967 in Peoria and devoted his life to inspiring others to love God. He was a 1985 graduate of Richwoods High School and later of Illinois Central College. Darin is survived by his parents, Wayne and Nancy Rampa Richardson of Washington; 2 sisters, Mandy Mason of Metamora and Shari (Joe) Phillips of Germantown Hills; a paternal grandmother, Ethel (Harold) Nesselroad of Citrus Springs, FL; 1 niece, Katie (Joe) Petrone, 5 nephews, Doug, Blake and Zachary Mason, Parker and Lucas Phillips; and 1 grand-niece, Abigail Petrone. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lawrence Richardson, and his maternal grandparents, John and Helen Rampa. Darin worked for P.A.R.C. and also for Kroger on Sterling in Peoria. He received his Associates Degree in Psychology from ICC while undergoing radiation therapy. Darin was a member of Great Oaks Community Church in Germantown Hills. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Great Oaks Community Church in Germantown Hills. The Rev. Bill White will officiate. Family will receive friends one hour prior to services, from 1-2 PM at the church on Saturday. Cremation rites have been accorded. Deiters Funeral Home in Washington is in charge of arrangements The family wishes to express special thanks to Michelle Gafney for being a dedicated caregiver.