It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Rick Poole, the Principal in Charge of our Orange County office, passed away early in the morning on July 4th, following a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, his daughter, Christie, and his son, Parker.

Rick was a great worker, a great man and a great friend. He treated everyone with dignity, respect and love. And he taught us much, not just about accounting, but also about leadership, patience and humility. We will surely miss his leadership, spirit and humanity.

Here is Rick's obituary, as published in the Orange County Register:

Poole, Rick Meldon, 43, of Placentia, died unexpectedly at home on July 4. He had been courageously battling cancer since January. Rick was born in Anaheim on July 10, 1964 to Maurice and Doris Poole. Rick graduated from Fullerton High School and Cal State Fullerton. Shortly after earning his CPA license he went to work for the public accounting firm of Stonefield Josephson. He worked in San Francisco, Santa Monica and recently became the partner in charge of the Irvine office. He loved his profession and the people he worked with. He also loved serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a member of the Placentia 3rd Ward. Rick was a sports fan who loved the Lakers, Bruins and Dodgers. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Poole; daughter, Christie Poole; son, Parker Poole; father, Maurice Poole of Fullerton; brother, Gary Poole of Riverside; sister, Kiley (Poole) Williams of Moorpark; five nieces and seven nephews. Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Poole and sister, Shelly (Poole) Barlow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a college fund established for Rick's son, Parker J. Poole, at:
College Plan Service Center
P.O. Box 770001
Cincinnati, Ohio 45277-0015

Checks can be made payable to Fidelity Investments or Parker J. Poole
Please reference account number: 617806935

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Sincerely,

Jeff Garrison
President