Rick was a great guy, a pillar for the SHA, a leading expert on the 
Northwest, a leading historical archaeologist, and, finally, a leader in 
studying the history of our field. Has someone told the Susquash who 
live deep in the forests of the Northwest? They were personal friends of 
Sprague.

Bob Schuyler

On 8/22/2012 11:50 AM, Karlis Karklins wrote:
> Hello everyone,
> It is with a very heavy heart that I must pass on the news that my dear old
> friend, Rick Sprague, passed away on Monday, 20 August, at the age of 79.
> As most of you know, Rick was active in historical archaeology during his
> long and distinguished career and also a vital participant in the Society
> for Historical Archaeology. He was a mentor to many who have since gone on
> to work in archaeology and material culture research. I am thankful that I
> can count myself among these individuals. I owe much to Rick and cherish
> his friendship which spans four decades. We had many a good time together
> and I will very much miss not being able to have a beer and a good laugh
> with him once again. Maybe in the next world.
> For those of you who can make it, an informal celebration of Rick's life
> will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, 24 August, at the Unitarian Church in
> Moscow, Idaho. A potluck reception will immediately follow services
> downstairs at the Unitarian Church and everyone is welcome.
>
> For a full obituary and to make on-line condolences please see:
> http://shortsfuneralchapel.com/archives/1087
>
> In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to:
>
> The Roderick Sprague Endowment,Department of Sociology&  Anthropology, c/o
> University of Idaho Foundation, Inc., PO Box 443147 Moscow, ID 83844-3147 *
> www.uidaho.edu/class/socanthro*<http://www.uidaho.edu/class/socanthro>,
>
> or
>
> The Roderick&  Linda F. Sprague Research Library, c/o Fort Walla Walla
> Museum, 755 Myra Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362-8035, *
> www.fortwallawallamuseum.org/*<http://www.fortwallawallamuseum.org/>.
>
> Karlis
>
>    

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Robert L. Schuyler
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