Welcome to the Family!!

Thursday, September 1, 2011 the Richardson Family shared in the joy of watching Pastor Ron baptize Bobby and his son, Don. Following the service Bobby, Sue, Don & Nicole, with their children Renee and Reece, expressed their desire to join the BVCC family. Let’s all pray for this family and take some time to get better acquainted.

BOBBY & SUE RICHARDSON 

Bobby and Sue felt a calling from the Lord before moving to Bella Vista. They sensed He was leading them to pack up after living in Irving Texas for 47 years and move closer to their son, Don and daughter-in-law Nicole, to help care for the grandchildren, Renee and Reece. Bobby was employed with Sun Oil (Kerr-Magee and Anadarko Oil) for 30 years. Sue was the Administrator of the Law Department at Union Pacific Railroad Company for 20 years. While in Texas they enjoyed their time at their Lake House, particularly fishing and boating.

 

   Sue has a passion for volunteerism.  She was the Volunteer Director at a homeless shelter in Irving, where she counseled clients on budgeting and other issues.  Being a cancer survivor, Sue was a spokesperson for the Susan G. Koman Foundation, even going to Washington on their behalf.  While living in Texas, she also put her “hat” in the political arena running for City Council. Sue thoroughly enjoyed this experience.

The Richardsons were active at the First United Methodist Church for 18 years.  Sue was chairman of the Missions Board and coordinated fundraisers.  She and a friend also developed a Sunday School class geared toward people struggling with addictions.  

  

DON & NICOLE RICHARDSON

RENEE, REECE

A job opportunity eight years ago brought Don and Nicole to NWA from Dallas. Nicole transferred with Levi-Strauss when they launched into Wal-Mart.  She is now the Sales Director   over product development and sales at the Bentonville office with vendor LFUSA. Don was previously employed with Keller-Williams in Dallas, but has since moved over with Century 21 Real Estate in Rogers. 

They have two children. Renee is a Kindergarten student at Cooper Elementary in Bella Vista.  She enjoys art, music, singing, eating pizza, and caring for her pets.  She is currently taking ballet and tap classes.  Three-year-old Reece, attends Little Sprouts Learning Center and loves to run, exercise, and playing with his trains and cars.  Reece loves to build using his imagination.

Family time is very important to the Richardson family.  When Don and Nicole have some free time they love movies and working in the yard. They both are avid scuba divers and billiard players.  Don and Nicole have played competitive in this sport for years, but Don, who has been a billiard player since he was 5, does more league play these days.

Nicole is a part of the BVCC “Ignite” Worship Team and the "Fusion" Singers.  She also has a passion to work with teens and possibly take a mission trip in the future.