In Remembrance Of
Chris Bernard
Chris Bernard, 71, of Kansas City, MO passed on July 12th at NKC Hospital. Chris fought a hard battle with cancer then COVID.
Chris was born on November 2nd, 1949 to Coy and Addlene Bernard in St Joseph, MO. After graduating from Plattsburg High School in 1967, he studied drafting at Platt College in St Joseph, MO then continued his studies at CMS in Warrensburg, MO. He worked most of his career at Black & Veatch, Overland Park, KS and Ruskin Mfg, Grandview, MO.
Chris was predeceased by his parents, Coy and Addlene Bernard. He is survived by his former wife Melva Kay Bernard and their daughters, April Bernard and Amber (Kevin) Wierick; his sister Mary (Terry) Blanton; nephew Travis Buffington and his granddaughter, Finley Wierick.
Chris never met a stranger. He enjoyed camping, arrowhead hunting, feeding squirrels & birds and attending concerts and movies with his daughters.
Chris will be remembered at a celebration of life Saturday July 31st from 3-5PM at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home Smithville, MO. with a Memorial service at 3:30 p.m.
The family requests that all in attendance honor Chris by wearing masks due to the ongoing pandemic.
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Doug Maust
Very sorry for your loss. I worked with Chris for many years at Ruskin. He never did meet a stranger and would do anything for you. Prayers are with your family.
Mark Bronson
I was so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. I worked with Chris for many years at Ruskin. What a kind person he was. It is very true that he never met a stranger. He had a great knack for finding someone that you both knew in common. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Mark
Tom Gorman
Chris & I worked together at Ruskin Mfg for many years. We went to lunch nearly every day together. After he left Ruskin, we continued to meet for lunch on and off, but as time went by, we saw each other less, but would text each other during the holidays. So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great guy and friend. My sincere condolences to his family.
David Carter
Chris was one of my best friends throughout my life. I miss him. My sincere love and thoughts to you all
Pam Bernard
I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs, love and prayers to everyone.
Lyle Highfill that’s Lyle Highfill
Edgerton KansasI still have all the dates that you came to the shop written on the wall by you always enjoyed your company you were such a gentle man you will be missed