Kevin Stanley Morin
December 19, 1962 ~ January 11, 2024
Kevin Stanley Morin, 61, passed away on January 11, 2024, at his home in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on December 19, 1962, in Plainville, Kansas. Kevin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, big brother and son.
Kevin was an active member of the community and dedicated his time to various organizations. He served as Co-chairman of the Dodge City Days BBQ Contest, was on the board of the Dodge City Chamber of Commerce and was the past chairman of Leadership Dodge. He also served on the Board of Directors for Hospice of the Prairie and the Dodge City Basketball Booster Club Board. Kevin had a deep love for Dodge City, youth sporting activities, and the families he served through the Funeral Home.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Betsy; his son, Miles, and wife Cassandra; his grandchildren, Alexie and Aaliyah; his parents, Stan and Barbara Morin; his sister, Monica, and husband Derek Lichlyter; his sister, Verona, and husband Morgan Ducey; his brother, Travis, and wife Kris Morin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul & Doris Kearns and Joseph and Lucille Morin.
Kevin attended Plainville High School and furthered his education at Fort Hays State University and Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. He began his career at Swaim Funeral Home in March 1989 and eventually became the owner in January 1998, operating funeral homes in Dodge City, Cimarron, Montezuma and Sublette. Kevin dedicated himself to the funeral home until his retirement in August 2016.
As a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dodge City, Kevin found solace and strength in his faith.In his free time, Kevin enjoyed grilling, fishing, hunting and various sports, with football being second only to watching his son play basketball.
A memorial service will be held at Downing and Lahey West Mortuary, located at 10515 W Maple Street, Wichita, Kansas, on January 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Funeral will be live streamed and available to view by clicking "Watch Event" below.
Contributions in Kevin's memory can be made to Phoenix Home Care and Hospice at 3450 North Rock Road, Bldg. 200, Suite 213, Wichita, Kansas 67226, or to the Crisis Center of Dodge City at 605 Central Avenue, Dodge City, Kansas 67801.
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Kevin and I were on first name basis at FirstChurch Dodge. I was the organist and played many services for Swaim (Kevin). Such a true professional in peoples times of sorrow
I know Kevin left a legacy of love and care for others. We send our prayers and love to all his family
The Theme of a Great Home and Family is Evident in How Kevin Carried himself in Life , Marriage and His Career. Caring not only for his own Family, His Siblings and His Community.
I Have Fond Memories of Youth playing beside him in Football Golf and Baseball. He was Quite the Jokester and Mischievous in Fun as Well. RIP “Corndog”
Kevin was a loving and caring person to everyone he came in contact with. I had the privilege to work with him when he asked me to design the East entrance sign for Dodge City. His passion to push forward a unique design and to help through the construction was wonderful to see.
Every time you drive by that nationally recognized sign, think of Kevin because it wouldn’t exist if he wasn’t involved.
He was one of a kind and a truly amazing man!
Greg Gaskill
So sad to hear of Kevin’ passing. His love for Dodge City was very clear. Kevin was there to have a great time and make you laugh and enjoy yourself. My sympathy to Betsy, Miles and family.
RIP.