Edward Richardson, 66 of Cornville, passed away on December 12, 2013. He was born on December 27, 1946 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Howard and Irene Richardson. Edward attended and graduated from Western Illinois University gaining his Masters Degree. He worked as a biology teacher at Downers Grove, Illinois. Edward enjoyed volunteering at the Senior Center. Edward loved watching sports, poker and cards, reading, playing pool, golf and fishing. Edward is preceded in death by his parents Howard and Irene Richardson. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda and sisters Linda Smith (Paul) and Shelly Schmidt (Art) both of Illinois. There are no services planned. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 742030, Los Angeles, CA 90074-2030 or the Verde Valley Senior Center, 500 E Cherry St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com