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Ron MacQuarrie Obituary
July 5, 2025
Prairie Village, Kansas - Ron MacQuarrie, 82, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. Ron was born in Oakland, CA but spent the majority of his adult life in Kansas City MO. He was a professor and administrator at UMKC for 40 years.
The family extends their gratitude to the staff at Silverado Memory Care and to Ascend Hospice who provided companionate and respectful care for Ron. He will be missed by his wife, Cindy, his sons Bryan and Tom as well as numerous family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on the UMKC campus on August 16, 2025, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Ron's memory to his scholarship fund at:
UMKC Foundation 5115 Oak Street, AC 202, Kansas City, MO 64110. Or online at http://give.umkc.edu.
Read full obituary at: www.muehlebachchapel.com
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Scott MacQuarrie
July 21, 2025
I celebrate your life and schooling. It was great to visit with you in Kansas City, years old. I´m proud to share your name.
Neil
July 19, 2025
A brother that will always be remembered.
Love,
Neil
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