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DR. DAVID RUSSELL LYTLE

DR. DAVID RUSSELL LYTLE obituary

DAVID LYTLE Obituary

Russell passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at 97. Cremation. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Blue Ridge Blvd. United Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO. Russell grew up on a farm near Seymour, Mo. He earned degrees from Missouri State University and Garrett Theological Seminary. He served the United Methodist Churches in Springfield, Windsor, and Jefferson City, for 16 years, and Blue Ridge United Methodist Church for 13 years. Russell was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marge in 1996. Russell received many honors and awards during his life. He loved to hunt, fish, and travel. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. One of Russell's favorite poems was the following: Fisherman's Prayer God grant that I may live to fish until my dying day. And when my final cast is made, I then most humbly pray, When in the Lord's landing net I'm peacefully asleep, that in his mercy I will be judged big enough to keep. D. W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories 816-353-1218 www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 3, 2013.

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Ruthie Stayton Osa

November 13, 2024

Dr. Lytle was such a kind and thoughtful pastor, always had time to sit and listen to a troubled teen, quick to be generous. He even bought an old house for the youth to have a place to go on Friday nights and more inviting than a classroom for Sunday school. When I complained about the senior high curriculum, he suggested I teach the junior high girls from the Bible. He listened for understanding and spoke God´s truth with stories about hunting and fishing. I tried to raise my children the way he nurtured me growing up. He and Marge modeled what a marriage should look like. So blessed to have had them in my life and as my pastor.

Jerry Ashworth

February 25, 2023

His kindness and service to my parents will always be remembered.
A great friend to both of my parents.

Cyndi Hargrave McClew (Orpha's daughter)

March 7, 2013

I will miss this wonderful man so very, very much. With me living in St. Louis, I haven't seen him for years. But it was comforting just to know he was still "there" in Kansas City as we continued to exchange Christmas cards. I hope he knows how very much it meant to me that he traveled all the way to St. Louis to marry my husband and I 24 years ago! Love you, Dr. Lytle!!!

Jennifer Carney

March 6, 2013

A truly fine man. He lived what he preached and was such a source of comfort and inspiration to all who's path he crossed. We were so blessed to have him at BRBUMC. I can only imagine the wonderful reunion he had with Marge!

Larry Folkins

March 4, 2013

My father and Russell were contemporaries,
growing up just a few miles apart. both asttended SMS(Mo.State) and Garrett Theological Seminary at Northwestern University. I remember Russell from my MYF days and from the close friendship that our families had.
Many people remember his ministry and his wonderful wife Marge.
Larry Folkins

Jerry Ashworth

March 3, 2013

You will be missed and remembered by all you comforted and your untiring service.
RIP

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