Overland Park, Missouri
1926 - 2015
Rich Davis, M.D., a prominent Kansas City psychiatrist who created the nationally best- selling barbecue sauce, K C Masterpiece, died peacefully at his home in Leawood, Kansas on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. He was 89. A culinary experimenter and outdoor cooking enthusiast, Rich launched a line of...
Read MoreTo Laura Davis and Family,
I was saddened to learn of the loss of your father. I knew from our Gamma Phi college years that he created K.C. Masterpiece (which is always in my pantry) but never knew what an accomplished life he led until I read of his passing online.
Losing one's beloved father is one of life's toughest events. My prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Marty Drake
November 03, 2015 | Houston, TX
I am grateful for the life of Dr. Davis. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Bob
October 31, 2015 | Overland Park, KS
Dear Family of Dr. Rich,
I would to share a story with you about Rich and the ever-present twinkle in his eye. It was in 1996 and I was working for YVCA. He was with staff, new AmeriCorps Members, and other YVC staff for the training and conference in New Braunfels, TX. I was the conference coordinator and hadn't had a lot of sleep for the three weeks previous to the event, and about three hours sleep a night during the week of the event (if I was lucky). The day finally came for...
Anne
October 14, 2015
Dear Coleen, Rich's many accomplishments set a wonderful example to continue to strive for excellence and service to others. A devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, he will be sorely missed not only by family but also by those who knew him professionally and personally. Under God's Kingdom by means of Jesus, take hope in seeing him again during the promised resurrection (Jo 5:28). - Andrew
October 12, 2015
