Richard Withrow

Withrow, Richard (Dick) W., 76, passed away on October 19, 2021. Dick was born on November 23, 1944 in Dighton, Kansas to Garvin and Leila (Wood) Withrow. He lived in Scott City, Kansas, most of his life and graduated from S.C. High School in 1962. He attended Wichita State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He was in the Air National Guard, with active service in Korea, 1968-1969. Dick retired after 30 years with the IRS as a Revenue Agent. He enjoyed cars, fishing, Shocker basketball, and woodworking. He was a loving and devoted husband, dad, and grandpa. He loved animals and had numerous pets throughout his life, but was especially fond of his last dog, a Westie named Daisy. Dick was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Terry (Southwick); son, Kris (Traci) Withrow; daughter, Tammy (Chris Flinn) Withrow; grandchildren, Jordan, Tyler (Hannah), Devin (Olena), Jake, Baine, Bailey, Taylor, and Kailee; grand dogs, Harley, Bentley, Indi and Howie; brother, Les (Sharon) Withrow. Funeral service is 2:00 pm Monday, October 25, 2021, with visitation one hour prior, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, Kansas 67037. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick’s memory to Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn, Derby, Kansas 67037, or because of his love for animals, Beauties and Beasts, Inc., P.O. Box 783001, Wichita, KS.