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Ray Firestone Obituary

The Rev. Ray Firestone, 80, Kansas City, MO, a retired United Methodist minister and former director of libraries, died March 25, 2005, in his home. Rev. Firestone was associate pastor at First United Methodist Church, Olathe, 198084. He also served churches in Kansas at Rosalia, Ellinwood, Crestview in Topeka, Garnett, Parsons, Reading, Miller, Vinland, Iola, and Ottawa, retiring in Kansas City in 1989. In addition. he was Director of Libraries and curator of the Quayle Rare Bible Collection at Baker University 1970-80. He graduated from Wichita High School East, Friends University, received a master's degree in divinity from Yale University Divinity School and another master's degree in librarianship from Emporia State Teachers College. He has been active in the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Overland Park. He completed almost three years of service as conscientious objector in World War II. He was born in Dunnegan, MO, but spent most of his early life in Wichita, KS. His wife, Rose Mary Riesenmey, lost her life in an accident in 1972. Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Ann Firestone of Dallas, TX, Sara L. Firestone of Mt. Pleasant, SC; and son, David Shelton Firestone, Olathe, KS. Services will be held on Wednesday, March 30. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Baldwin City Cemetery, Baldwin City, KS. That evening, the family will receive visitors beginning at 5:30 p.m. at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, followed by a Life Celebration Service at 7 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to Yale University Divinity School, New Haven, CT, or any of the churches he served. (Arr: McGilley State Line Chapel, 816-942-6180)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 26, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Ray Firestone

28 Entries

Shirley Hill

January 28, 2006

Dear Ruth Ann. I was very shocked to hear about your dad, my about 3rd cousin...I knew he was sick, but was very saddend. I will try to send you my Miller info as soon as I can. Please e mail me and let me know where to send it. My husband Jules and I were fortunate to stay with him a few years back. He also came to our place in Oregon. I will really miss him and working on our Miller line together. Take care and condolances to all of your family.

shirley and jules hill.

Mary Snyder

March 31, 2005

My husband Sig and I are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We knew him at Village Singles, and spent many wonderful hours with him at Live Poets Society there. He was a dear and special man.

Henry Giesen

March 30, 2005

Dear Firestone family,

Cathy and I have known Ray for ten years. We appreciate all he has ment to both of us as a spiritual leader and as a friend. You should know that we grieve with you. He will be missed.

Ina Kay Zimmerman

March 30, 2005

My sympathy goes out to Rev. Firestone's family. He was such a scholar and gentleman as well as a kind and gentle pastor. I missed him so much after he left his Olathe position. God bless him.

Tiffany Duckworth

March 30, 2005

Ruthann and Family,

You friends in Dallas are praying for you all. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you when you return.

Connie Gentry (Randel)

March 29, 2005

Dear Ruth and Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in family and friends.

Natalie Byrnes

March 29, 2005

My dad, Ralph Eaton, Jr. of Wichita, KS, went to Allison Junior High with Rev. Firestone. Dad sends his sympathies and recalls that Rev. Firestone was a good and true friend all those years ago.

Wesley Rich

March 29, 2005

My wife and I send our deepest sympathy to the Ray Firestone family. I went to school with your

father at East High.

Wes

NADA WHETSTONE-SWALANDER

March 29, 2005

SENING MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FIRESTONE FAMILY. FOND MEMORIES OF HOW REV FIRESTONE GUIDED MANY YOUTH IN ELLINWOOD KANSAS TO THE LORD..

Kathy Bickhaus

March 28, 2005

Thinking of you during this time. My prayers are with you and your family.

Barbara Horton

March 28, 2005

Dear Ruth Ann and family...you are in my heart and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Kris Burks

March 28, 2005

Dear Ruth Ann,

Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Big hug to you.

Kris Burks and Family

Sarah Brooks

March 28, 2005

Sara, Ruth, and David,

I wanted to write and tell you how sorry all of us, the Brooks/Bodenhausen family, are for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Katie Karl

March 28, 2005

Dear Ruth Ann and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your father's death. God bless you and keep you during this time of loss.

Jay & Sandi Sudderth

March 28, 2005

Ruth Ann,

Our prayers and our thoughts are with you and your entire family during this time.

Bobby Lou Armstrong

March 28, 2005

Dear Ruthann,

My parents and I are thinking about you and praying. I am so proud of you for being so strong. We love you.

Bobby Lou

Renee Getz

March 28, 2005

Dear Ruth Ann, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in friends and family and sweet memories. Yours truly, Renee Getz

Margareth Fanini

March 28, 2005

Dear Ruth Ann,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace in your heart at this time of sorrow.

Vanessa Michael Chapman

March 28, 2005

Ruth Ann, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I pray that the angels of heaven wrap their wings around you and comfort you during this time of great sorrow. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy Dossey

March 28, 2005

Ruth Ann & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Roanne & James Lasater

March 28, 2005

Dear Ruth Ann & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sarrow. May the grace of God and time ease your pain.

Sherry Tetlow

March 28, 2005

David,

We were saddened to hear that your father had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your sisters during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy, and know that your friends here at Sprint will be here if you need us.

Suzanne Lovett

March 28, 2005

Dear Ruth Ann and family -

He is home now. May God lift you up and give you strength through this time of grieving. You will continue to be in my heart and prayers.

Doris Larson

March 28, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Amy & Richard Wharton

March 27, 2005

Dear Ruth Ann & family,

Sending our deepest sympathy and warm hugs.

Lissa & Steve Lucht

March 27, 2005

Dear Ruth Ann & family:

Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. Thank you for being a part of our lives and sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. From your friends in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Gary W. Messecar

March 26, 2005

To a loyal friend and mentor,

you will be missed.

Diana & Steve Brown

March 26, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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