Richard Albert Maynard of Wichita, formally Garden City, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 4, 2024. Richard was born on April 27,1961, to Nicholas Richard Maynard and Wanda May Stallings in Syracuse. Growing up in Eureka, spending his summers on the Finkenbinder Farmstead in Syracuse, with his siblings, uncles and cousins, are some of his fondest memories. Moving to Garden City in 1976, he attended and graduated from Garden City High School in 1979. While in Garden City, he met his beautiful wife, Tami. In 1980, he joined the US Army, where he proudly served in Indianapolis, Ind., Nurnberg, Germany, and Colorado Springs, Colo. He was honorably discharged in 1984 and left with a lifetime of memories and friendships.
Richard was a very unique individual with many talents and hobbies. He found numerous ways to express his creativity including; painting detailed American flags on his girls’ toenails, woodworking in his shop, creating abstract graphic-style artwork, playing his guitar and composing music (namely with his Christian Rock Band, RPM). His favorite hobbies included fishing, taking family vacations, treasure hunting with his grandkids, bird watching, and cheering on the Royals and Chiefs and making TikTok videos with his daughters.
God blessed Richard with the gift of a charismatic and charming personality. He knew no stranger and created a lasting impact on anyone from any walk of life. Many people were blessed by his passion to share the gospel and love of Jesus Christ.
Richard would claim he didn’t earn a lot of awards in life, but he had the love of a wonderful family and many friends that was worth so much more. Most of all, Tami.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Tami Maynard. Other survivors include; three daughters, Hillary Thackery (Brendon), Ally Withrow (Blake), and Riley Hirsh (Levi); six grandchildren, Harper, Finley, Miles, Tyler, Whit, and expectant Baby Hirsh; two sisters, Pam Algrim and Cheryl Palkowitsh (David), nephew Adam Miller, nieces Sami Algrim, Kristin Reed, Susi Algrim and many extended family members who love him dearly.
Visitation was from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Friday, March 8, at Cross Road Church, 2139 South Maize Road, Wichita, with a flower card reading starting at 9:15 a.m.
Memorials can be made to: Garden Valley Church, 1701 North 3rd Street, Garden City, Kansas 67846.
