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Bernard Zick Obituary

Bernard "Barney" Zick, 61, of Houston, TX, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 23, 2005 at Rosewood Funeral Home, 2602 Old Humble Road, Humble, TX, 77396. Interment will follow the service in the Rosewood Memorial Park. Mr. Zick was born on July 18, 1944 in Fort Worth, TX, to J. Mercer and Alice (Hale) Zick. His father, mother, and stepfather, Robert E. Gregg, preceded him in death. He graduated from Southeast High School in Kansas City and participated in Missouri Boys State. He was an Eagle Scout and served as a staff counselor at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for several years. He graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia and earned an M.B.A. from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. After working as a broker on the New York Stock Exchange for Stein Roe Farnham, he became a real estate investment banker. He started and managed several businesses in related fields. He was an internationally known speaker and author. He is survived by his wife, Karen Zick; children, Robert A. Zick, Andrew B. Zick, Derek H. Zick, Katrina A. Zick; stepchildren Jeremy Johnston and Julie Johnston; and brothers, R. Kirk Gregg and Kevin S. Gregg. Contributions to the American Cancer Society or the benevolence fund of the National Speakers Association are suggested.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jul. 22, 2005.

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Phyllis Bryan

July 25, 2005

I never had the pleasure of meeting Barney in person but I, like so many others felt like he was one of our friends teaching and sharing his knowledge of the real estate business. May the Lord bless you Karen, yall's children and family. The world's loss will be heavens gain.

Rae Ellis

July 23, 2005

Barney was a great teacher and mentor and had a kind and loving spirit. Our loss cannot be measured, we will miss him so.

Suzanne Wetzel

July 22, 2005

To Karen and all of the children: I am so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you, today and in all the tomorrows ahead. Barney was a giant - a man among men. I have listened to his tapes and CDs and will do so over and over again. Barney had a way of telling stories that made you laugh and caused you to remember. He spoke (but did not lecture) and I'm sure that everyone who heard him felt like a friend was giving them advice (and he had so much to share). The world will be a poorer place without him, but it is - and I am - better for having known

him ....

David Adkins

July 22, 2005

I've only been in the realestate business for two years but Barney was a great teacher and an inspiration to me in his integrity and intellect. I will miss him greatly but know he's in a bigger market now.

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