Richard K. Dick Blide

Richard “Dick” Blide, 86, died Saturday, March 9, 2019. He was a quiet, sensitive man whom everyone loved. His smile lit up every room and people felt an immediate comfort when talking to him. He grew up in Downs, Kansas where he and his brothers, Keith and Clyde, captivated the town. His smile and personality captured Wilmas heart and they were married in 1958. Together they built a life in Wichita with their children, Russell and Jeanette, and granddaughter, Shelby. Dicks largest heartbreak was losing Russell to cancer in 1978. Dick was a Navy man, a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved the simple things in life like a McDonalds cheeseburger and chocolate chip cookies. He loved helping others, tinkering around the yard and house, and spending time with family and friends. He was “the salt of the earth” and he will be deeply missed. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Lavon Blide; son, Russell Blide; brother, Keith Blide; sister-in-law, Dorothy Wyatt; brother-in-law, Ralph Wyatt, Jr.; nephew, Jonny Harris. Survived by his daughter, Jeanette (Angie Bybee) Blide of Wichita, KS; granddaughter, Shelby Blide; sister-in-law, Lucille Blide of St. John, KS; brother, Clyde Blide of Downs, KS; friend, Paul Babich of Wichita; nieces and nephews, Terry (Lisa) Blide of Hays, KS, Bryon (Mary) Blide of Larned, KS, Linda (Greg) Fisher of St. John, KS, Claudia (Bill) Berkley of Downs, KS, Carla of Red Cloud, NE, Jim (Patty) Harris of Wichita, Paul Wyatt, Scott Wyatt, of Overland Park, KS, Jimmy (Kristina) Harris, Liam Harris, both of Olathe, KS; many great-nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with: Parkinson’s Association of the Plains, P.O. Box 771269, Wichita, KS 67277. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.