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ALAN KIDD Obituary

Alan B. Kidd, 90, of Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away Dec. 26, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Langsford Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Stroke Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Alan was born June 12, 1922, in Omaha, Neb. His first love and dedication was to his wife of 64 years, his three children, and six grandchildren. He was part of the Greatest Generation. He was a Navy pilot and a lifelong aviation enthusiast. After retirement, he and a group of friends built two airplanes in the basement. He and his wife loved the state of Maine, where they vacationed numerous times. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alan and Louise Kidd. Survivors include his wife, Bette of 64 years, "forever," one daughter, Sally Harter, two sons, Alan Evans Kidd and Randy Bartlett Kidd, Randy's wife Linda Kidd and six grandchildren, Jessica Klienknecht, Lindsey Kidd, Brittney Kidd, Kramer Kidd, Alisha Kidd, Alan S. Kidd, and two great grandchildren, Annabel and Gwyenth Klienknecht, and his beloved dog, Roxy. Arr.: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW Third St., Lee's Summit, MO 64063 (816) 524-3700.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 29, 2012.

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Linda Lehman-Murphy

January 23, 2013

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Alan Kidd. He and Bette were great friends of my parents, John and Norma Lehman, and they were a very happy part of my childhood in Kansas City. I always will remember Alan's kindness and his supreme patience. My wise father asked Alan to teach me to drive, and finally, through the support of Alan's calm and kind approach, I mastered the manual 'stick'shift. I never will forget what a great teacher he was! I am grateful for the great memories of our families together. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Bette and to all the Kidd family.

Tom Yeazel

January 2, 2013

Alan was a good friend and an even better person. He taught me to love flying as he did. We spent many hours together either in an airplane or talking of being in an airplane. I will miss him.
My best wishes to Bette and the family

January 2, 2013

It was a great pleasure to know Alan. He was a great role model to all that had the opportunity to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Lisa

December 31, 2012

I'm PROUD to currently serve with Mr. Kidd's son Randy at MCC-Longview....like my father, a WWII Navy veteran, who passed away in 2008, we share a common bond, passed down from our fathers..one of SERVICE, COMMITTMENT TO EXCELLENCE, and DEDICATION and LOYALTY to our families, nation, and those in need. Mr. Kidd deserves ALL recognitions as being a wonderful example, and his legacy continues with his family members.

May you R.I.P, sir...God Bless always,

Mark Johnson, LTC (Ret), Special Forces

Debbie White

December 29, 2012

Uncle Alan was probably the sweetest man on earth. I will greatly miss him and his heartwarming smile.

Bob

December 29, 2012

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Kidd. 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 & Carla Corwin

December 29, 2012

I loved to sit with Alan and Listen to his stories about his life and all the things he did. We will truly miss him and his love for life. Our prayers go to Betty and her family at this time of sadness.

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