KENNETH "PAT" BEILSMITH

Kenneth "Pat" Beilsmith, age 68, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away, November 13, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House. A Celebration of Life Service will be from 11:00-1:00 p.m., with "Words from the Heart" beginning at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 19, at Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Vietnam Veterans of America (vva.org), Wayside Waifs (waysidewaifs.org), or to the Welcome House of Kansas City (welcomehousekc.org).

Pat was born October 19, 1948 in Marshall, Missouri. He was the son of Dale and Sue (Donnelly) Beilsmith. For four years Pat served this great nation in the Air Force. He went on to receive his Master's Degree in Business Administration. On September 5, 1987 Pat married the love of his life, Ellen R. Sapp.

Before his retirement, Pat worked as a Clinical Research Associate for Quintiles. He was also a member of the VFW Post #4367 of Slater, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, John F. Beilsmith.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Ellen R. Beilsmith; his sisters, Gaye Beilsmith, Barbara Chevalier (Jim), Bonnie Smith (Dale), Darlene Leffler (Bob), and Reney Schild (Lamar); several nieces and nephews, and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO. 816.322.5278