Richard Lee Stiles, 76, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Elks service at 1:30 and military honors following, Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the Blue Springs Elks Lodge ~ 100 N.E. Brizendine Road, Blue Springs, MO. 64014. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to: Blue Springs Elks Christmas Baskets Program or the Elks Veterans Program.
Richard was born October 6, 1946 in Joplin, Missouri to Leslie Earl and Avis Virginia (Nelson) Stiles. He had been an Elk for 40 years. Richard was PER twice, PDDGER, and Past State Secretary and a MO State Ritualistic Judge for the Elks. He was a member of American Legion. Richard served twice as President of KC Eastern Model Railroad Club. He worked for the Social Security Administration for 34 years. Until he became ill, he was a part time employee for Midwest Model Railroad in Independence. Richard liked to hunt and shoot trap. He was an avid coin collector as well. He was on 2 bowling teams and bowled twice a week. Richard liked to keep busy, he always had a crossword puzzle in his lap. Most of all his enjoyment came from spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Amy Stiles Duell.
Richard is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maria Stiles; sons: Jason Stiles and Shane Stiles and wife Anne; 5 grandchildren: Ethan, Colton, Katelin and Madelin Stiles, and Kayla Busick; sister, Ellen Traver and husband Roger; brother, Lanny Stiles and wife Kelli; many nieces and nephews and extended family.
Obituary submitted by family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Bob Keyserling
7 Apr 2023Richard was a good friend and co-worker. Richard had a great sense of humor and reflected on the many humorous incidents while working at the midtown branch of MAMPSC. Richard will be sorely missed.
Nancy Harden
7 Apr 2023Please accept my deepest condolences. I worked with Richard at the Social Security Program Service Center. He was one of the sweetest guys I know. Hard worker and good friend.
John Taliaferro
8 Apr 2023I moved from my hometown Joplin to KC in January 1974, to start a 40 year career with SSA. My very first instructor in BA Training Class was Richard, who turned out to also be from Joplin, and Maria was a year behind me at Joplin High School. Small world. That was the beginning of a long and valued friendship. After our retirements, I always looked forward to visiting with Richard at the SSA luncheons. Like many other friends he made at SSA, I will miss him greatly.