Richard Allen Smith Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Allen Smith (Olathe, Kansas), born in Overland Park, Kansas, who passed away on March 8, 2019 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Teresita; his parents, Bert and Julia; his siblings, Robert Smith and Luella Waters; and his grandson Garrett Large.

He is survived by: his children, Don Shipman (Laura), Candy Shipman Birch (Marty), Cindy Smith Large (Craig) and Rebecca Smith Buono (Mark); his grandchildren, Chance Shipman, Shea Shipman, Lindsay Birch Hanson, Trevor Birch, Kayleigh Large, Nicholas Buono, Gianna Buono and Olivia Buono; his great grandchildren, Caleb Hanson, Cameron Hanson and Jackson Birch; and his siblings, William Smith, Julie Seitz and Frances Lattner.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Good Samaritan Society of Olathe, the skilled nursing home that took such loving care of both Richard and Teresita.