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Kris Kennedy Obituary

Kris D. Kennedy

Kennedy, Kris D., 60, passed away on April 2, 2014, after a courageous battle with ALS. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sat., April 5, 2014, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Wichita Country Club, 8501 E. 13th Street. Kris was born on April 11, 1953, to Max and Jackie Kennedy in Lawrence, KS. He was a devout Jayhawk fan and an accomplished golfer. He had a proud career as a petroleum geologist and was the owner of Valhalla Exploration. Kris was preceded in death by his father, Max Kennedy. He is survived by his mother, Jackie of Lawrence, KS; wife, Jamie of Wichita; sons, Adam of Wichita and Sean of Kansas City; brother, Rick (Janet) Kennedy of Scottsdale, AZ; and granddaughters, Sarah and Olivia. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Wichita Children's Home, 810 N. Holyoke St., Wichita, KS 67208. Share online condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2014.

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September 9, 2014

Jami and boys, so sorry to hear of the loss of cris, words cant express how I feel and saddened, your friend
for ever, Mick Graham

April 9, 2014

Jamie,
WE didn't even know that Kris had been ill. Our deepest sympathies and love for you and your family.
Karen & Mike Onderick

Diddy Muck

April 7, 2014

Jamie and family, Rick and Janet,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived as husband/dad/brother. My prayers are with you.

Gary Wilkerson

April 6, 2014

Jamie & Family---My thoughts & prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May wonderful memories of Kris be in your hearts & provide you with peace.

April 6, 2014

Jamie and family I was very surprised and sadden to read about Kris passing. Roger Bernhardt

Kathleen Schweitzberger

April 6, 2014

Jamie, Jackie, and Rick-- I am so sorry for your loss. I still flash back to the wonderful times working together at Alvamar! You are all in my prayers.

Nola Foulston

April 6, 2014

Dear Jaime. Adam and Sean. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Steve reminiscenced over the times that He and Kris talked "golf"... and what a fine gentleman, husband and father he was. Our sincere condolences go with this message of prayer and hope for your family.

David Norris

April 5, 2014

We are very sorry to hear the news but know Kris is in a better place. Our prayers are with his family.

April 5, 2014

Jamie and family:

Anyone who knew Kris will have an awareness of his absence-- he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Len and Leatha Clark

Julie Kivisto

April 5, 2014

Jamie and all of the Kennedy family. I am so sad to hear of Kris' passing…. please know I have been and will continue to pray for you all!!!

Jan Stembridge

April 5, 2014

Jamie,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jan

April 5, 2014

Our prayers are with you.
Aaron, Jackie (Bailey), Ruse, Lynn and
Britt Brown family.

Dick and Janice Edmondson

April 5, 2014

Jackie, We are so sorry. May God bless and comfort you. It is so sad for you and your family. Dick and Janice Edmondson

Bill Hack

April 5, 2014

Jamie, Jackie and Rick
I am so sorry for your loss. I considered Kris a good friend growing up and through our days as teammates at LHS and KU. He was a terrific guy and, I'm sure, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. You and your families are in my prayers.

April 4, 2014

Jamie,
Much love to you and your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Jennifer, Todd, Conor, & Maddie Reid-Tedesco

Doris Pratt

April 4, 2014

Jackie, I was not aware of your family but was so sorry to read of your loss today. You have my sympathy.

Steve Ericson

April 4, 2014

Jaime, Jackie and Rick
Lisa told me today of Kris's passing. I had so much respect for Kris personally, professionally and for his dry sense of humor. Melissa and I are deeply saddened and you are in our hearts and thoughts.

Sue Davis McDaniel

April 4, 2014

My deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in my prayers.

Sally Andrews

April 4, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Don Flory

April 4, 2014

Jackie, I had no idea when I saw you at lunch last week of your son's illness. This no doubt explained all the trips to Wichita. I am very sorry. May God give you peace as you morn your son.

Rae Ann Brown

April 4, 2014

Jaime and family,
I wasn't around Kris a great deal but always appreciated his quick wit and dry humor. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.Blessings-

Timi Caro

April 4, 2014

Jamie we want you to know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm not able to attend but sending deepest condolensces and lots of love. XOXOXO Timi, Niki, and Chad Caro

April 4, 2014

Jamie, Adam, and Sean, we are asking God to surround you with his love during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. David, Kari, Aly, Abby, Hadley, and Ella Olson, Olathe

April 4, 2014

Jamie, Adam, and Sean, we are asking God to surround you with his love during this difficult time. We are thinking of you and sending out prayers. David, Kari, Aly, Abby, Hadley, and Ella Olson (Olathe, KS)

April 4, 2014

May "the God of comfort" be with you and your family at this most dire time. 2Corth 1:2,3

Ken, Paige, Mallory Wells

April 4, 2014

Jamie & family- We are saddened for your loss. We wish you & your family healing & comfort during this most difficult time. Our prayers are with you- God Bless

Don Hapward

April 3, 2014

Jamie & family: Jamie, I met Kris only a few times but I wanted to let you know our prayers are with you right now.

Anita Allard

April 3, 2014

Jamie & family ~ I am so sorry for your loss! May the love of friends surround you and uplift you during this difficult time...

Larry & Jodie Anderson

April 3, 2014

We share deeply with your family the loss of Kris. The community has lost one of its finest but his spirit will live on in the hearts of many.

Larry, Jodie and Max Anderson

April 3, 2014

We both enjoyed working with Kris on the Collegiate Booster Club & Naomi always enjoyed her conversations with Kris at yoga class. Our thoughts are with the Kennedy family during their time of grief. Naomi & Steve Anderson (Wichita, Ks.)

Hamilton Hill

April 3, 2014

I was very sorry to hear that Kris had passed away. He was a wonderful man. He was a big part of the Wichita and Collegiate communities. He will be missed by a whole bunch of people whose lives he touched.

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