RICHARD E. BOOTH, SR.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Richard E. Booth, Sr., 87, Olathe, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010.

Richard was a proud veteran of World War II in the United States Marine Corps. He was a high school teacher and coach for 40 years. He touched the lives of his family, students and athletes in immeasureable ways. He will always be remembered as a motivator and a man of great character who influenced all he met.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jacqueline Burdette Booth; son Thomas F. Booth; and eight brothers.

Mr. Booth is survived by children Dick Booth, Jr., Jerry Booth and Jan Glapa; three sisters; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grand children.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, at McGiley & Frye Funeral Homer, 105 E. Loula St., Olathe. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 25, at the funeral home with burial at the Olathe Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Care Alternative Hospice, 1420 NW Vivion Road., Kansas City, Mo., 64118.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcgilley-frey.com or by calling (913) 782-0582.