1926
Richard
2015
Richard Holding
June 25, 1926 — May 27, 2015
Richard G. Holding, 88 of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Kansas City, died at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. He was born in Kincaid, KS on June 25, 1926 to the late Sylvester “Jack” and Leona May (Woolery) Holding.
Richard and his late wife Joan lived and raised their family in Kansas City; he was a Pharmacist for more than 50 years, owning his own pharmacy for several years; his favorite part was the interaction with customers, many whom became friends. He was the Assistant Administrator at North Kansas City Hospital for 25 years; He enjoyed woodworking, antiques, gardening, yardwork and working on classic cars with his son. He proudly served in the Army Air Corp as a tail gunner during WWII. He was a Boy Scout Leader, member of Hillside Christian Church, North Kansas City Breakfast Club; in later years he became very involved in genealogy and enjoyed traveling; especially trips to visit the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was the loving husband of the late Joan Holding; dear daddy of Rick (Connie) Holding, Susan (Marion) Myers and Paula (Dennis) Bybee; cherished PaPa of Josh (Rom Tom) Holding, Dr. Julie (Patrick McBride) Holding, Jackie (Randy) Shockey, Holly Bybee, Tobie(Lee) Orrick and Jason (Melissa) Myers. Big Papa of Marissa and Sabrina. He was a dear brother and brother-in-law of Larry (Louise) Holding and Keith (Sarah) Young; he was a dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 5 PM until time of service at 6 PM at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th St. (169 Hwy & Shoal Creek) Kansas City, MO. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight Kansas City, P.O. Box 46718 Kansas City, MO 64188, or to The Wounded Warrior Project 7400 College Boulevard, Suite 350 Overland Park, Kansas 66210. Share online condolences at TerraceParkFuneral.com.
Richard and his late wife Joan lived and raised their family in Kansas City; he was a Pharmacist for more than 50 years, owning his own pharmacy for several years; his favorite part was the interaction with customers, many whom became friends. He was the Assistant Administrator at North Kansas City Hospital for 25 years; He enjoyed woodworking, antiques, gardening, yardwork and working on classic cars with his son. He proudly served in the Army Air Corp as a tail gunner during WWII. He was a Boy Scout Leader, member of Hillside Christian Church, North Kansas City Breakfast Club; in later years he became very involved in genealogy and enjoyed traveling; especially trips to visit the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was the loving husband of the late Joan Holding; dear daddy of Rick (Connie) Holding, Susan (Marion) Myers and Paula (Dennis) Bybee; cherished PaPa of Josh (Rom Tom) Holding, Dr. Julie (Patrick McBride) Holding, Jackie (Randy) Shockey, Holly Bybee, Tobie(Lee) Orrick and Jason (Melissa) Myers. Big Papa of Marissa and Sabrina. He was a dear brother and brother-in-law of Larry (Louise) Holding and Keith (Sarah) Young; he was a dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 5 PM until time of service at 6 PM at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th St. (169 Hwy & Shoal Creek) Kansas City, MO. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight Kansas City, P.O. Box 46718 Kansas City, MO 64188, or to The Wounded Warrior Project 7400 College Boulevard, Suite 350 Overland Park, Kansas 66210. Share online condolences at TerraceParkFuneral.com.
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