Marc Richard Lifton, 66, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on September 7, 2020. He was born in 1954 in Denver, Colorado to Bill and Rena Lifton. He graduated from The Creative Circus in Atlanta with a degree in Art Direction. In 1978, Richard began his career as a horse trainer studying under the most prestigious Dressage trainers both in Europe and the United States. Richard was highly skilled and respected and taught riders as advanced as the Olympic level. He founded River Run Equestrian in 2013 in the pursuit of sharing his passion for horses with students of all ages and abilities. He had a unique and intuitive way of helping his riders bond with their horses. Through his wisdom and kindness, Richard impacted the lives of countless students that he taught. In his spare time he enjoyed music and art and playing the guitar, but the greatest joy in his life were his three beautiful daughters. Richard is preceded in death by his parents: William Lifton and Rena Badis Lifton. He is survived by his brother Greg Lifton of Portland, Oregon, nieces Phoebe Greer of Brooklyn New York, Sadie Lifton of Portland, Oregon and his three daughters Minnie Beth Lifton, Holly Rose Lifton and Lily Anne Lifton of Alpharetta, Georgia. Richard will be deeply missed by those who’s lives he touched.
September 7, 2021
We gathered in Denver on the one year anniversary of Richard’s death to lay his ashes to rest in a beautiful peaceful garden in the Fairmount Cemetery. It is close to his childhood home and only 2 blocks from where his best friend Dave lives…right where he belongs. The weather was perfect as we celebrated the life of this wonderful man.
Rest in Peace Richard. We love you.