Addison James Roberts

Addison James Roberts obituary, Wichita, KS

Addison James Roberts

Addison Roberts Obituary

Visit the Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita website to view the full obituary.
Addison James Roberts, 35, living in Wichita, Kansas (formerly of Overland Park, Kansas) lost his battle with Huntington's Disease and a traumatic brain injury on March 6, 2026, just a week after celebrating his 35th birthday. Addison (or Addiboo or Addy) was born on February 28, 1991, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Marybeth and Andrew A. Roberts. He was raised in the Kansas City and Overland Park area where he attended Blue Valley North High School. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop #122, reaching the level of Life Scout and was a proud member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. As a child he enjoyed skiing, biking, hiking, playing basketball and football. One of his biggest interests was the weather. He became a passionate storm chaser–the more tornados the better! He had the biggest dimples and kindest heart.

Though Addison's life was impacted too soon by Huntington's Disease and the traumatic brain injury, it did not steal his curiosity and passion for life, enjoying music, movies, cooking and sports, especially KU basketball, the Chiefs, and the KC Royals.

Addison was preceded in death by his father, Andrew A. Roberts; his grandparents, Ronald T. and Janice Roberts, James R. Cook and Donna Cook Critchlow, Catherine "Kitty" Roberts, and Ray Critchlow; his uncle, James J. Shannon; and aunt, Ann Weigert.

He is survived by his mother, Marybeth (Joe) Roberts; his brother, Drew (Hannah) Roberts; his aunts and uncles, Lisa and Dan Cuff, Bob and Jamie Cook, Lauren and Dennis Ross, Katherine (Bruce) Roberts, and David (Mona) Weigert; and many cousins, extended family members, and friends.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers and therapists that helped Addison over the last seven years. And a special thank you to Joseph Morales, Aunt Lauren and "Aunt" Deb for the countless drives across Kansas with Marybeth to visit Addison so she wouldn't be alone.

A celebration of Addison's life is being planned for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: QLI (Quality Living. Inc.), 6404 N. 70 th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68104; Huntington's Disease Society of America, 505 8 th Ave., Ste. 1402, New York, NY 10018-6588; or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.

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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita

6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924

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