Max L. Richardson, 101, beloved, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle and friend, died Thursday, October 6, 2026 at Vacaville, California.

Mr. Richardson was born in Murray, Utah on August 20, 1925. He attended Murray High School and graduated in 1943. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years, retiring as Lt. Col. in 1965. His military service included World War II (Pacific Theater as B-29 navigator); He served in reserves 1946-1951; reentered in Korean War, then as C135 pilot in Vietnam War. He earned a B.S. degree at University of Maryland Extension. In 1985, he retired after 17 years as DC8 and B747 captain for Japan Air Lines. He had a passion for his canine pets, music, playing bridge, running, water skiing and wind surfing. Mr. Richardson was married 48 years to Doris (Headlund) Richardson. He is survived by two sons and one daughter: J. Scott Richardson of Wasilla, AK; Holly M. Richardson of Vacaville, CA; and Brett C. Richardson (m. Dorothy Landry) of Gold River, CA; and by two stepdaughters: Barbara J. (Swonson) Raymond, Spokane, WA; and Christy K. (Swonson) Sisson of Acworth, GA. He is survived by 19 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren, and one nephew.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Leroy Richardson and Rachel Olson Richardson; sisters, Lila Richardson and Vera (Richardson) White; brother, Don Richardson; son Mark L. Richardson (m. Melanie Kelly Richardson); stepson, John C. Swonson, Jr. (m. PollyAnn Swonson); daughter-in-law, Christina Nystrom Richardson); grandson, Theodore D. Richardson; granddaughters, Julie Raymond Hackett and Heidi Swonson Lubke.

Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the Vaca Hills Chapel, 524 Elmira Rd, Vacaville, CA. Interment will take place 11 AM on November 2, 2026 at Murray City Cemetery, 5490 S Vine St, Murray, UT.