Age 60 of Collingswood, NJ. After a long, valiant battle with chronic lymphatic leukemia, Rick joined the heavenly choir on Sunday, November 2, 2008.

Beloved husband of Nancy (nee-Watson). Beloved father to Tiffany (Fran) Walton-Smith and Jason (Alaina) Walton, both of Collingswood, NJ. Beloved Poppy to Ellie Smith and Nicholas and Alyssa Walton. He was also the adopted Poppy to Max, Tyler, Connor and Molly (his goddaughter) Walton. In addition, he is survived by his mother, Elsie Stubbins, three siblings and many extended family members.

Rick was a 1966 graduate of Collingswood High School. A dedicated teacher, he taught social studies at Somerdal Park School for 36 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Laurel Springs. Rick endured many years of treatment and research trials. It was his hope that one day CLL would no longer be a terminal disease. The experiments he was willing to tolerate may one day be part of finding that cure.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family Saturday 11 AM to 12 Noon at the Collingswood Presbyterian Church, Fern & Maple Aves., Collingswood, NJ. Funeral service will follow at 12 Noon. Interment Colestown Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 528 Fellowship Rd., Suite B, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.

Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood, NJ.