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Terry Richards Obituary

Richards, Terry 68, licensed contractor, died Monday, November 21, 2016. Funeral service, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, at Ascension Lutheran Church. Graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery in Pratt. Preceded in death by father, Cecil Hollis Richards. Survivors wife, Renee; mother, Mary LaVone (Stanley) Hoss of Ness City; son, Ryan Richards of Mulvane; stepsons, Brad (Tammy) Eck and Chad (Kristen) Eck, both of Edmond, OK; sister, Carol Richards of Shell Knob, MO; grandchildren, Madison, Zander, Paisley and Piper Eck and April and Megan Richards; nephew, Jeremy Jakeway. Memorials established with Ascension Lutheran Church, 842 N. Tyler Rd., Wichita, KS 67212 and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN), 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Share tributes online at www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Nov. 23, 2016.

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Bob Everett

November 16, 2020

I talk about Terry all the time. He helped me and taught me so much. I still wear his clothes. RIP

TAMARA BUCHANAN

November 17, 2019

MISS YOU TERRY. MY DANCING BUDDY!
RIP SWEET MAN! TAMARA!

Janis Ropp

December 25, 2016

Renee, sorry to hear that Terry has passed away. I will always remember him for his beautiful smile. May God be with him and may God be with you Renee. Janis Ropp

Lynn Spencer

November 24, 2016

I guess I was the one late this time. Sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I loved to joke with him whenever I seen him and enjoyed talking with him. RIP

deborah wynn

November 24, 2016

I will always remember terry for being one of the kindest and gentlest human beings i've ever known. Rip my long time friend.

Karl and Bunny

November 23, 2016

Forever in our hearts!

Pam Larkin

November 23, 2016

Prayers for Renee and all of Terry's family. I always enjoyed visiting with Terry and I'll always remember his laugh and his beautiful smile!! RIP, My Friend!!

November 23, 2016

I was so sad to hear of Terry's passing. My thoughts to all of Terry & Renee's family. Karen Miranda, Wichita, Ks

Julie Kiiker

November 23, 2016

Renee and family: so very sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to you.

November 23, 2016

He will be in my Heart forever.He just made Heaven a better place.RIP

Randy Sell

November 23, 2016

You will be missed, It has been our pleasure to have known you and shared some good memories Rest in piece friend

Randy and Marlene Sell

Margaret Drouhard Hamilton

November 23, 2016

Dear family of Terry,

I met Terry at Wichita Business College many years ago. He was like the older brother that I never had. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
There is no more pain and suffering for you, Terry. Fly on angels wings.

David Robinson

November 23, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Barbara Schmidt

November 23, 2016

Such sad news to hear. Terry will be sorely missed by many! Condolences to the family. RIP Terry.

BOB DRUM

November 23, 2016

MISS YOU
GOD BLESS

Marty Hammer

November 23, 2016

I was Deeply Sadden Yesterday Morning when I received a text from Keith BOMHOLT in Regards to Terry's Passing. My Thoughts and Prayers go Out to the whole Richards Family. And to Carol. I have many Memories of a lot of GOOD Times with Terry and Keith and I. He Fought a Courages Fight. Rest in Peace my Friend.

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