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Richard Boswell Obituary
September 15, 1939 - January 3, 2025
Rose Hill, Kansas - Richard Eugene Boswell, age 85, loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
Visitation with the family will be 5-7pm Friday, January 10, at Smith Mortuary in Derby, KS. Memorial service 2pm Sunday, January 12, at Victory Church in Rose Hill, KS.
Richard worked as a teacher and coach for over 30 years and then as a Real Estate agent for over 40 years before retiring in 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Myrtle Boswell; his wife, Beverly; sons, Terry Ray, Kevin and Ricky Boswell. Richard is survived by his daughter, Janet Webster of Rose Hill; grandchildren, Carly (Dakota) Zeit, Devin (Morgan) Boswell, Mackenzie Webster, and Makayla Webster, daughter-in-law, Gina Boswell, great-grandchildren, Lincoln and Quinn Zeit and Maverick and Ryleigh Boswell, and many friends who were like family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675. Send condolences via www.smithfamilymortuaries.com.
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Rae Ann (Young) Kingsley
March 26, 2025
Janet, please accept our condolences on the passing of your father. Your family are in our prayers for comfort and peace.
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