Richard Earl Stuart's Obituary
Dateline: Fredonia, KS
RICHARD E. “RICK†STUART
Richard Earl “Rick†Stuart, age 61 of Fredonia, died Friday, December 14, 2007 at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, KS. Rick was born December 4, 1946, at Pittsburg, KS to Earl K. and Dolly Mae (Swan) Stuart.
Rick was a co-owner of Hooker’s Bait Shop in Fall River, KS. He had worked various other jobs in the area prior to his illness. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Fall River, KS and the Mirza Temple Shrine of Pittsburg, KS. When he could, he loved to fish and hunt, and play games on his computer. But most of all, he loved and cared for his family.
On July 26, 2004 in Miami, OK he married Betty Jean Brown, she survives at their home.
Other Survivors include:
Parents:
Earl and Dolly Stuart Pittsburg, KS
Three sons:
Randy and Dotty Stuart Burlington, KS
Rob and Janie Stuart Emporia, KS
Rick Jr. and Amanda Stuart Emporia, KS
Two Step Sons:
Sam Roebuck and Stephanie Independence, KS
Cliffy Winsel Wichita, KS
One Step Daughter:
Regina and Danny Hull Fredonia, KS
Two Sisters:
Sue and her husband Tony of Reno Nevada
Susan Garner Ottawa, KS
10 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by two uncles and four nephews.
As Cremation has taken place, a “Celebration of Life†Service will be held, December 19, 2007 at 11:00 am at Countryside Funeral Home with Pastor Robin Haines officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Shriners Hospital, and may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, 420 S. 20th St. Fredonia, KS 66736 620-378-2882
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