Richard W. Mcalister

Richard W. McAlister, 84, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011, at Lakeview Village Care Center in Lenexa, Kansas.

Richard was born to Thurley and Lois (Wakefield) McAlister in Atchison, Kansas. Richard graduated from Emporia State Teachers College and was employed by the Shawnee Mission School District as a science teacher from 1956-1989. Richard was a member of Shawnee United Methodist Church and was active in the men's group and the choir.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jay, cousin Mike King. Survivors include his wife of 58 years Lois; one son Paul (RuthAnn) McAlister, Shawnee, Kansas; one grandson Evan; a cousin Phyllis (Larry) Reece, Riverside, Missouri; four nieces, Paula Crouse, Lawrence, Kansas, Karen Oberzan, Lawrence, Kansas, Marilyn (Mike) Amyx, Lawrence, Kansas, Ann (Alan) Fischoff, Cincinnati, Ohio; and a nephew, Jim Womeldorf, Montrose, Colorado.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shawnee United Methodist Church Choir, 10700 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.

Memorial and Graveside Service

A Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday August 15, 2011, at Lakeview Village, Lenexa, Kansas, in the Heritage Center. Graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas.