David Kennedy Richards

1938 - 2022

David Kennedy Richards obituary, 1938-2022, Prairie Village, KS

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David Richards Obituary

David Kennedy Richards
October 25, 1938 - July 24, 2022
Prairie Village, Kansas - Born in Washington, D.C. to Samuel and Alice Kennedy Richards on October 25, 1938. The family relocated to Kansas City, MO, where he attended St. Elizabeth's Grade School and then Rockhurst High School. He received a degree in Business and Accounting from Rockhurst University in 1960. He then received his law degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1963 and was a member of the Missouri Bar Association.
While he practiced law for several years, his true passion was always in the investment business. He worked for several brokerage companies in Kansas City before establishing his own company, Great American Investors, Inc. in 1989. He enjoyed the challenges and the successes of creating his own business.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Martha; his children who adored him, Lance (Shelby) and Kimberly; grandchildren, Chase, Kylie, Stephanie (Max), AJ (Tannia), Selena, Rylee; and great grandchildren, Luna, Peyton, Julian, Hazel, Brooklyn; his sister, Kathy Richards in San Rafael, CA and brother, Don Richards in Laguna Beach, CA. His sister, Suzanne, predeceased him in death. His extended family, especially Kristen Richards, Speedy Boyd, and Boots Ballard, and many friends and colleagues admired him for his commitment to his family, friends, and the work he loved. He always said he just wanted to do the best he could in life to help others.
He was grateful for his years at Rockhurst University and established an endowed scholarship fund under David K. Richards Rockhurst University where donations can be made in his memory.
There will be a private family memorial service on August 10 with a celebration of his life later in October.

Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 7, 2022.
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Dad I miss you every single day.
You were always there for me and everyone else you knew or didn´t know for that matter that needed anything thing your kind heart generous to a fault there will never be another person like you ever The world was a better place with you in David Kennedy

Kim Richards

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February 21, 2024

I talked to Dave several years ago. We always laughed about the insanity in the financial services industry. He was a calming influence when I started my career 40 years ago this month. Please accept my sincerest regrets. He was a special guy. We also shared the same nationality. God bless.

Sam Sabaugh

August 7, 2022

One of the finest men I've ever met.

Mark Ninci

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August 6, 2022

We will miss his sweet smile. He was too well loved to ever be forgotten.

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August 6, 2022

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