Obituary - Dean Crist

R. Dean Crist, 56, Gladstone, MO, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will begin with the Rosary at 5 p.m. and continue until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1357 NE 42nd Terr., Kansas City, MO 64116. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, at St. Patrick Catholic Church followed by inurnment in Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City North. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the University of Kansas Cancer Center (payable to KU Endowment) c/o Gift Processing Department, KU Endowment, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044-0928.

Dean was born November 16, 1955 in Butler, MO and was a graduate of Missouri Western University. He worked for the University of Kansas Hospital for 34 years, and was a member of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. He was active at St. Patrick Catholic Church where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Dean possessed a wonderful smile, had a twinkle in his eyes, and a great sense of humor. He loved his family and his University of Kansas Hospital family.

Dean was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Joseph Scarnecchia. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen M. Crist; his daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Ryan Newcomer; grandson, Joseph; parents, Roy and Georgia Crist; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Alan Mundey, Cathy and Mike Keeble; brother and sister-in-law, David and Kathy Crist; mother-in-law, Carmella Scarnecchia; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Jo and Leonard Blount, Joseph and Mary Ann Scarnecchia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family offers a special thank you to the Baranda team at the KU Cancer Center and the staff of Kansas City Hospice for the care given to Dean.

Online condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.