Kevin was born on January 11, 1958, in Wichita, KS, to the late Donald and Juanita (Root) Curtright. Kevin loved his family, friends, dogs, and cars. Those of you who knew Kev know he had a fun streak in him that couldn't be beat. Kev loved fast cars and spending time hunting and playing pool with the guys. His loving, fun nature made him the best dad. He loved spending time with his little girl, Patricia "Trish". They would often employ a phrase his father taught him: "Mums the word." Trish called him every day and they made time to get together most weeks. They were two of a kind. Kevin had great trust in Kiel, his son-in-law, as he gave him his most precious daughter, knowing that she would be well taken care of and have a wonderful life. Kevin put his wife and daughter first and always took care of them, no matter how busy he was. Kev had great times with his wife, Jane, filled with love for their whole life. Kevin's most important accomplishment in life is being a wonderful husband and father, and his family could not have asked for more. He is deeply loved and will be dearly missed. Even in his death, Kevin left these few verses of a poem to help us think of him with less pain.
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me - David M. Romano
When tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand
And said my place was ready
In Heaven far above
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love
But when I walked through Heaven's Gates
I felt so much at home
When God looked down, smiled at me
And told me "Welcome Home"
So when tomorrow starts without me
Don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of me
I'm right there in your heart.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Juanita; brother-in-law, Jim Case; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Betty Creath; and sister-in-law, Susan Creath. Kevin is survived by his wife, Jane Curtright (Creath); daughter, Patricia (Trish) Smith, and her husband, Kiel Smith, of Kansas City, MO; sisters: Donna Turner and husband, Ken, of Overland Park, KS; and Paula Case of Dallas, TX; brother-in-law, J. Bryan Creath, and wife, Karen, of Raymore, MO; nieces: Debbie Stoerman and husband, Dave; Teresa Hummell and husband, Dan; and Carrie Miller and husband, Tom; nephews: Josh Creath and wife, Rachel; and Wyatt Creath; and many great-nephews and great-nieces: Grant Stoerman, Jack Stoerman, Maddie Hummell, Nathan Hummell, Case Miller, Bella Miller, Xander Miller, Carter Zook, and Maddie Creath.
