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RICHARD LEE "BUDDY" LIVICK
Born: 9/21/1932
Died: 1/13/2018
Richard "Buddy" Livick was born on 9/21/1932, son of the late Dallas (Wiseman) and Maurice E. Livick and resided all of his life in Augusta County. Buddy served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954. He attended Bridgewater and James Madison University earning a B.S. and M. A. in School Administration. He served as principal at Weyers Cave, New Hope, Ladd Elementary Schools and retired as principal of Riverheads Elementary in 1987.
Notable accomplishments during his career include pioneering the elementary guidance program in Augusta County curriculum, executing the first self-study evaluation (by Virginia State Board of Education) at Ladd Elementary School and establishment of an elementary artist in-residence art program at Riverheads Elementary School. Upon retirement, Buddy participated in a state education program; BTAP (Beginning Teacher Assistance Program) and drove a school bus for a short period of time.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Martha Crute Livick, a daughter Diane K. Livick and husband, Scott A. Ripley of Mt. Sidney, VA, a son, Brent Lee Livick, also of Mt. Sidney, two grandsons, Brian Scott Livick Ripley and companion, Sarah Roe, of Madison, WI and Paul Taylor "Jay" Ripley of Harrisonburg.
In addition, Buddy is survived by two sisters, Marcy Livick and husband, John, of Winchester, VA and Loretta Sutton of Staunton, VA and a sister-in-law, Kay S. Crute of Garland, TX, as well as 7 nieces and nephews. A special pet "Taffy" will greatly miss Buddy.
Passions of Buddy were golfing, playing bridge and horse racing.
Friends can be received at his residence, 460 Mt. Pisgah Rd., Mt Sidney from 7:00-9:00 pm on Friday, Jan. 19, or Saturday, Jan. 20 from 3:00-5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers remembrances can be directed to Valley Mission, 1513 Beverley St., Staunton, VA 24401 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 3, at 1:00 pm at Lindsey Funeral Home chapel in Weyers Cave, VA.
The family needs to express their eternal gratitude, love and respect to nurse Kelly, Dr. Timothy Short, and associates from Hospice of the Piedmont for their combined extremely devoted, competent and professionalism in their coordinated efforts in attending to the physical, sociological and emotional needs of Buddy during the past few years. Also, our heartfelt love and admiration for the competent, compassionate care rendered by CARE FREE Health, health aides, Jamie Jones and Martha Rohrer.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyweyerscave.com.
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Sponsored by Lindsey Funeral Homes.
January 27, 2018
sorry to here about your loss. Ben & McKay Borden Yorktown Va.
January 21, 2018
Anita (Wisenan) Moore
A wonderful person and special cousin! He always liked to trade me!! I was the youngest of 22 cousins -so I guess he good pick on me-- ( got use to it and liked him teasing me!!! Find memories forever!!
January 19, 2018
Cynthia Canning
Rest in Peace Mr. Livick.
My sincere condolences to the family!
January 18, 2018
Teesa (Mayo) Miller
Saw him just a few weeks ago. Sang a song for him we made up about him at school years ago, we both had a great laugh about it! That's the way I'll remember him, that laugh..that day. You were a fine role model for all the little lives that you touched, rest well Mr Livick, you deserve it...
January 18, 2018
Norman Westerberg
Condolences to the Livick family at this difficult time.
January 18, 2018
Diana Wagner
I remember Mr. Livick from my days at Ladd Elementary. I was a student there from fourth grade on. I am now 58. I have very fond memories of him and will never forget him.
January 18, 2018
Ernie Mayo
Sorry for your lost..it's been along time since 1969 at Ladd elementary Ricard was a great man and a great roll model then in first grade .My prayers go out to the entire family
January 18, 2018
Carol Byrd
Dear Martha and family: I am so saddened to learn of Buddy's passing. He was such a joy to know and have as a part of the PACE class at the "Y". We had always hoped that he would surprise us one day and visit the class, of course, checking to make sure that the chairs were properly spaced, and then at the end of class, they were correctly stacked in the closet. Even though he is no longer with us on earth, Buddy left many happy memories for us to hold on to until we meet again . . .Love and prayers, Carol Byrd Staunton Augusta Family YMCA
January 18, 2018
Sandy Yeager
Such a wonderful gentleman. He was truly a blessing.
January 17, 2018
Bethel Crummett
Dear Martha, Diane, Brent & family. I am so saddened to hear of Richards passing. We were neighbors growing up & I have so many fond memories...my condolences to your family.
January 17, 2018
Kay (Wiseman) Brown
Martha, I was shocked and so saddened to see of Buddy's passing. Even tho I have not seen much of him in recent years, I have the fondest memories of him from my childhood. And he and my Mother apparently had some rollicking times when they were younger. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by many. My condolences to the family.
January 16, 2018
Cathy Hartman Lewis
Prayers to Mrs. Livick and family. He was a well liked, fair and respected man as our principal at New Hope and directed most all of us to a positive path in life. Condolences.
January 16, 2018
Don Dixon
With deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to all who mourn Buddy's passing. It was our privilege to know and be associated with Buddy through public education in Augusta County.
Iva and Don Dixon (Verona VA)
January 16, 2018
Harold Fitzgerald
I offer my heartfelt sorrow to the family of Mr. Livick, I to was a 7th grade student of his at Wilson. He was a great man, great teacher and the world suffers a loss of a wonderful human but heaven is a better place.
January 16, 2018
Jeremy Kaplan
My condolences to the family.
January 16, 2018
Anna Poole
I am very sorry for your loss and pray that peace will come for everyone during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife Scott.
January 16, 2018
Josh Adams
It was a pleasure to meet with you while I was the Air Force Recruiter from 1985-1988 covering Staunton and Harrisonburg areas. Rest in Peace.
January 16, 2018
avis winfield
Mr Livick the principal at Riverheads elementary school when I went there. Great man! Prayers to the family.
Avis Winfield
January 16, 2018
David Bottenfield
Buddy was a fine educator and a good man. My condolences to Martha and family.
January 16, 2018
Paulette Furr
Please know how sorry I am to read of your loss. Mr. Livick was my seventh grade teacher at Wilson Elementary many years ago....little did I know how much I would use the many things he taught,how blessed to have been one of his students.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
January 15, 2018
Judy & Chris Campbell
So sorry to hear about Buddy's passing. He was a wonderful person and had a great sense of humor. Martha, Diane, Brent, you are in our prayers and in our hearts. He will be missed.
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