Richard Dean "bear" Reynolds (01 Apr 1950 - 11 Jul 2006) Obituary

Richard Dean "bear" Reynolds (01 Apr 1950 - 11 Jul 2006) attended Hillcrest High School in Springfield, MO. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Richard Dean "bear" Reynolds (01 Apr 1950 - 11 Jul 2006).

Graduation Year	Class of 1968
Date of Passing	Jul 11, 2006
About	Richard Dean "Rick" "Bear" Reynolds, age 56, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2007, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 1, 1950 in Springfield. He graduated from Hillcrest High School, and served his country in the U.S. Army. On December 20, 1978, he and Karen Kristine Curtman were united in marriage. He had been employed by Don Wessel Honda for the past 23 years, presently as Assistant Sales Manager. Rick was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Nixa, and a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield where he served as Greeter. Survivors included: The love of his life, his wife, Kristy; four children, Scott Reynolds and wife, Jennifer, Germany, Mark Reynolds and fianc�©e, Nikki, Nixa, Marisa Wren and husband, Christopher, Clever, and Mandy Metzker and husband, Zeek, Nixa; 11 grandchildren, Breanna, Samantha, Skyler, Cameron, Ashleigh, Alyson, Brennah, Luke, Jackson, Nicholas, and Seth; his father, C. Les Reynolds and wife, Sandy, Nixa, a brother, Mike Reynolds, Louisianan; a sister, Cindy Gardner, Nixa; his mother-in-law, Donna Curtman, Springfield; two brothers-in-laws, David Curtman, Springfield, and Jeff Curtman, Clever; a sister-in-law, Julia Woodall and husband, Dan, Battlefield; other family members too numerous to mention; and his beloved dog, Riley Dean. He also leaves behind a family of wonderful friends at Don Wessel Honda. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol (Burrows) Reynolds, an aunt, Kay Bauer, and a nephew, Brandon Reynolds. He was the most loved son, husband, father, papa, and friend anyone could ever ask for. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Phil Brucks officiating. Burial will follow. [Source: Spfd News Leader dated: July 2006]