Richard Allen Hollars, 84

Richard Allen Hollars, 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at home in Sagle, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Richard was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 20, 1935. He graduated from East High School in Denver, Colorado. He worked in the restaurant industry in Denver and Aspen. He also served as the executive director of the Aspen Institute early on.

In 1972, he moved to Sandpoint and opened The Garden Restaurant. After selling the restaurant, he serviced commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration.

He was an adventurer, an explorer and enjoyed picking mushrooms with friends, particularly on the Olympic Penin-sula; photography and fishing.

He is survived by a son, Lance Hollars of Woodland Park, Colorado, and a granddaughter, Izzy Hollars.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Amy Ann Hollars; and a sister.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Richard’s online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.