Richard L. "Dick" McVey
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Richard L. "Dick" McVey

  • March 13, 1929 - November 21, 2011
  • Kansas City, Missouri
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“I will always remember Uncle Dick for his laughter and his love of fun! He took Dad and I flying one time. What a chilling experience! We always...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Jim McVey - Austin, TX - Nephew

“I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Dick's passing but I'm glad he is at peace now. I have cherished childhood memories of visiting Uncle Dick and Aunt...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: John McVey - Boise, ID - Nephew

“We love you and miss you! We had alot of great times together and you are the best papa ever! ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Jorja Jillian Jozee - K C, MO

“I TOOK DICK'S NEWSPAPER OBITUARY TO THE HOSPITAL TODAY SO VERYL COULD SEE IT. HE SAID HE STILL LOOKED THE SAME AS YEARS AGO WHEN THEY WERE BOTH...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: JUDY WHISLER - TOPEKA, KS

“Dick's 'BIG SIS'in Florida will sure miss him and his stories.Dick always called my husband Darryl'Big Boss'.I hope they are together having a big...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: PAULINE WEISHAAR

“Wish we could be with you for the Memorial. We will always be grateful for Uncle Dick helping us after a car accident hospitalized us both soon...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Ron and Charlett Wehmeyer - MO

“One of the truly nicest people I have ever been associated with. Sold Jack Lockton and I two king air 200's and a falcon 20. Was always their for me...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Hal Cosgrove - Mission Hills, KS

“Jerry and Jeanne send their sincere sympathy and love to Marceta and Debbie and the rest of the family. Dick will be sorely missed by all who knew...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Jeanne Daniels - Port Orange, FL

“I'm very sorry to hear about Dick's passing-I knew him through my job as a pilot at Executive Beechcraft. He was a friend and mentor. I'll miss all...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Joe Beasley - Kansas City, MO

“I'm very sorry to hear about Dick's passing-I knew him through my job as a pilot at Executive Beechcraft. He was a friend and mentor. I'll miss all...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Joe Beasley - Kansas City, MO

“Debbie, I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I have often thought of you over the years and remember all of the fun we had together...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Debbi Winney Ham - Port Aransas, TX

“We will miss you. Our trips to Daytona Beach will never be the same. It was great knowing you all these years. We will stay in touch with...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Patty Nelson - Spokane, WA

“My dear brother Richard (Dick) I will miss you so. I remember our highschool football days together, trips to Daytona Beach and all our other...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Roger McVey - Spokane , WA

“Grandpa I just want you to know that I love you so much and miss you so very much. I wanted to tell you that I appreciated everything you did for me,...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Johnna Mariner - Kansas city , MO


Richard L" Dick". McVey, 82 of Kansas City, MO, passed away November 21, 2011. A visitation will be 2:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday November 26, 2011 at the Funeral Home. Dick was preceded in death by his parents James Louis and Valine McVey, and brother Earl Dean McVey.Survivors include his wife of 61 years Marceta McVey, one daughter Deborah L. Wolfe(Jerry). Grandchildren Rachel and Jason Wolfe (Tricia), great- grandchildren Johnna, Brady, Jorja, Jillian, Jozee, Joleea and great great grandchild Ayden. Brother James Roger McVey of Washington, 2 sisters Pauline Weishaar and Jeanne Daniels (Jerry) both of Florida. He leaves many nieces and nephews. Dick graduated from Effingham High School in 1947, and later became Police Officer in Topeka, KS for ten years. He became a pilot in the early 60's, and an instructor. Dick was a private pilot for Ozark National Life for ten years. Then he joined as a Charter pilot & aircraft salesman for Executive Beachcraft until his retirement. Dick loved driving his corvettes and riding his motorcycles. He was an avid boater, and enjoyed traveling in his motorhome. Dick finally fulfilled his lifelong dream and sky dived at the age of 80 years old, with his daughter and grandson. In lieu of flowers make donation to The American Cancer Society 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, KCMO 64105.