Michael Ray Kirkendoll
September 21, 1943 ~ January 30, 2020
Michael Ray Kirkendoll, died Thursday, January 30, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. Mike was born on September 21, 1943, in Joplin, Missouri, to Aleen Kirkendoll-Conkright and Robert Love Kirkendoll. He grew up in Baxter Springs, KS, loved sports, playing baseball at Pittsburg State University and coaching his children’s sports teams. A long-time salesman, Mike worked for Scholfield Lexus in Wichita for over 20 years, highly valuing honesty and relationships. He married Nancy Lyon on April 8, 1972, in Wichita, KS. He was a wonderful example to many people on how to be a good father and a good man. Mike is survived by his wife, Nancy; mother, Aleen; brother, Jim; children, Matthew (Leann), Butch (Jeana), Mikie (Mary), and Carrie (Cory); six grandchildren. Family, friends, and others whose lives Mike touched are invited to the memorial service at 12:30pm, Wednesday, Feb. 5, at East Heights United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: International Foundation for Contemporary Music, P.O. Box 36, Eudora, KS 66025. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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Dad!!! Wow you went to fast. I want to thank you for all your wisdom, your friendship, your knowledge and most of all your love.. You left us way to soon and for no good reason. I had so much to talk with you about . I know you always thought you could do or be better but I am here to tell you that you were the best, I hope I can still visit with you and you will guide me in the right direction. I Love you more then I could ever show you or tell you. Dad you will always be in my heart .. Your son Matt
Kirkendoll Family, we lived next door to each other for 20 years. I will always remember Mike with his great smile trying to get me to eat tar-tar. We spent many good times together. We watched our children grow up together. Thank you for all those memories…
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I have always appreciated Mike and Nancy’s love and care for His mother Aleen. May you rest in peace in the arms of Jesus .
Mike always had a smile on his face when we talked about his Family and then would ask how my Family was doing recently. He would finish the conversation every time by asking if there was anything he could do for us to please let him know. It was obvious that Mike showed a genuine love or interest in everyone he met throughout his life. Mom would say “He is such a good man” when I would tell her I stopped and talked with Mike. Thank you Mike for your wisdom, compassion and kindness. Until we meet again my friend. Praying for you Nancy and Family.
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