Richard L. Rick High
February 19, 2006
High, Richard L. “Rick”, 44, professional remodeler and Spirit Aerospace mechanic, died Sunday, February 19, 2006. Visitation with family, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Service, 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, Westlink Christian Church. Burial following service at Mulvane (KS) Cemetery. Richard was born in Wichita and was a life-long resident of the area. He was a much loved husband, father, son, and brother. Ricks loves were his family, his many friends, and the outdoors. He is survived by his loving wife, Karolyn; daughters, Jessica and Allison; father, Jim High of Mulvane, mother and step-father, Elaine and Eddie Barber of Harper; brothers, Bob of Wichita, David of Harper, Jimmie Jr. of Mulvane; sisters, Mary Calvert of Horseshoe, NC, Cheryl Wintermantel of Allegany, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 and Victory In The Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67218.
Visitation with family, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 21, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Burial in Mulvane (KS) Cemetery immediately following service.
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I’m so very sorry to learn of Rick’s passing. My sincerest condolences.
To Karolyn and family, I am extremely sorry about your loss. I know it’s been awhile since we have spoken but you and your family have always been an inspiration in my life and forever in my heart. I miss you and hope the Lord will help you through this trying time. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call. 316-841-4702.
Karolyn- I am so sorry to hear about Rick. Seems like just yesterday I was there watching you two get married. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karolyn- I am so sorry to hear about Rick. My mom sent the notice to me. Seems like just yesterday I was there watching you two get married. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl- I saw Rick’s obituary in yesterday’s paper. I’m very sorry for your loss-I remember how close you were to Rick. I’ll be thinking of you and your family. If there’s anything I can do for you or yours, please let me know.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this hard time. My father passed away (at the hands of a drunk driver) when I was only 18. I could walk on through life, with the promise from our Lord and Savior that I will be reunited in heaven with my loved ones in Christ. May you lean on that promise as you go through this difficult time. Please feel free to call me if I can be of any help.
Dear Karolyn, girls and my Kansas family: I am so sad that I could not be with all of you today. Please know you are in my heart and are carried in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. Cousin Deb Sanning – Lees Summit, MO
although i never had the pleasure of meeting rick, through cheryl, i know i would have enjoyed his company. i cannot imagine your grief! i want you to know your family will be in my prayers.
Its amazing how one man was able to impact so many lifes to the extent that Rick did. I hope and pray that the light he shined on so many will also shine through us all. My prayers go out to his family and friends. God Bless
Dear Bob and family We are so sorry for your loss. Although I only met Rick one time, he seemed like a real gentleman and nice guy. Please be assured that you and your family will be in our prayers. May God’s Grace and Peace be with you. Ed and Teresa Kelzer
Karolyn, Jessica, Allison, We were so very sorry to hear about your loss. Rick was a kind and gentle man. I will never forget his kindness. We were your neighbors on Greenfield, to the east of you. Dan, Denise, Doug, and Steve Petty. We have such found memories of both you and Rick. Rick was always soo sweet to my boys, he also listened to all my dad fishing stories when he came over and seen he was outside(bless his heart!) It is never easy to let someone go, but to know that he is with the Lord should help to ease some of your pain. Again, we are truely sorry for your great loss. You and the girls are in our prayers. If there is anything we can do to help in your time of need pls don’t hesitate to call. May God bless you and hold you near. Your Friends, Dan and Denise Petty and Family
Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Everything remains as it was. The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no sorrow in your tone. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again. A Friend
We are sorry to learn of Richard’s passing. God bless each of you. Leon and Mary Lou Compton Lena Compton
To Rick’s family and friends: He loved to laugh, loved to live, a selfless coworker and entertaining friend. A man’s mark left on other’s lives and he will be missed. A Muse and easily amused. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Thinking of Cheryl and Mikel, Sam and Aline making their long trip back, halfway across this country. A trip made even harder for its inevitability. We did not know Rick, but he came to life through stories Cheryl would tell, and the photos of a handsome and happy man surrounded by his beautiful girls and proudly holding an enormous fish. So, we feel sad that he has been taken away in the prime of his life, but also feel certain that Rick has lived a life fuller in love and rich experience than many men accomplish in twice that length of time. Our thoughts are with you all.
Karolyn, Jessica and Allison, know that we feel your sorrow and that we will be there to help. Just let us know. Rick was the best.
Karolyn,Alison & Jessica: We are keeping you in our hearts, thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. May the memories comfort you today & always.
My deepest sorrow felt for the High family. Rick was an oustanding man respected by many. I not only worked with Rick at Boeing but grew up in Mulvane and went to school with Bob, David and Rick. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless, Jim Francisco Naples, Italy
I worked with Richard for a short time in the Wichita MOD Center. He was a wonderful person and and a gentel person. God bless him and his family. May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be ever at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face And the rain fall softly on your fields And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. God will hold Richard in his arms and they will be side by side waiting for us when we arrive to see him again. Mitch
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family at this difficult time. May God suround you with His Love and Peace. May your many memories bring you comfort.
Karolyn, Jessica and Allison. Marcia, Doug, Laura and I share in your sorrow. We know what a great person, husband and father that Rick was. We will be here to support you for whatever you need in the future. Mike, Marcia, Doug & Laura Rowley
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family at this time. You are all in our prayers!! Michael Ellis and Family
Saddened to read of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.