Rebecca "Becky" Richards

Rebecca “Becky” Richards, 35, of Bismarck, passed away April 28, 2025 at CHI St. Alexius, Bismarck.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Bismarck Funeral Home. The family will be receiving guests one hour prior to the service.

Becky was born June 21, 1989 to Richard and Joyce (Kurle) Shepherd in Bismarck. She attended Pioneer Elementary School, Simle Middle School and Bismarck High School.

She worked at American Steak Buffet where she met the love of her life, Joshua Richards. The two were married on June 6, 2012. She later went to work at Raceday before becoming a homemaker.

Becky and Josh welcomed their first-born son, Joshua (Jr.) Lee Richards on March 4, 2009. A few years later they welcomed their second son, Mason Jay Richards on December 27, 2011.

She had the most infectious giggle that would make you smile just hearing it. She had such a love for animals, that any stray cats, dogs, bunnies or squirrels she would see were sure to have full happy bellies just like her puppies, Mr. Bear and Koda.

While Becky delighted in innocent past times of country concerts like the one where she and her mama, Joyce, got to meet her heart throb, Billy Ray Cyrus. She also met Neal McCoy, enjoyed dancing at the Burnt Creek Club to country bands and camping with family and friends. She was a great cook and baker. Becky would find new recipes all the time for her, Josh and the boys to make. Her greatest joy came from the precious moments spent surrounded by her loved ones. It was the unconditional love she had for her loved ones that will forever be cherished and warm the hearts of all of those who were blessed to know her.

Becky will be deeply missed by her husband, Josh; children, Joshua and Mason; mother, Joyce (Kurle) Shepherd; brothers, Richard (Stephanie) Shepherd, Michael Shepherd, Jacob Shepherd; father-in-law, Fredrick Richards; brother-in-law, Rick Richardson; sisters-in-law, Kelly Franks, Kami Kappedal; nieces, Kaytlin Richardson, Addyson Richardson, Shaylyn Kruckenberg, Charley Anderson, Khloe Shepherd, Jayci Kappedal, Monroe Shepherd; nephews, Austin Richardson, Max Kappedal; numerous aunts, uncles friends and pets.

She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Shepherd; sister, Angie Richardson; mother-in-law, Jean (Wentz) Richards; brother-in-law, Jason Anderson; grandparents, Lloyd and Louse Shepherd, Jacob and Adeline Kurle; numerous aunts, uncles, friends and pets.

In lieu of flowers, an account, Becky’s Benefit, has been set up at Gate City Bank for the memorials and donations to help cover the hospital and funeral expenses that have accrued for her family at this very difficult time.