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Richard "Rick" Hastings

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Richard "Rick" Hastings, 49, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness, Friday January 20, 2017, joining his Heavenly Father. Rick was born November 14, 1968 in Parsons, Kan. Rick was the tenth and youngest child welcomed into the family of Ted and Jean Hastings. Rick loved music and working as a DJ for gatherings. He was intrigued with trains and motorcycles collecting memorabilia for many years. He was at his best when assisting others, and being their companion. The assistance of the huge realm of people in his life created the loving support that gave him quality of life. Rick is survived by: four brothers, Fred Hastings with his fiancé, Martha Lee, of Warrensburg, Mo., Bill Hastings with his wife, Jane of Pittsburg, Kan., Ed Hastings with his wife, Kristin of Gothenburg, Nev., Don Hastings with his wife, Nicky of Baxter Springs, Kan.; three sisters, Theresa Flippin with her husband, David of California, Mo., Patricia Devinney with her husband, Carroll of Alva, Okla., Melissa Wilson with her husband, Mike of Rogersville, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews, who he cherished. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Theodore and Jean Hastings; one sister, Christy Marie Hastings and one brother, Anthony "Tony" Hastings. Private family inurnment will be at the Annunciation Catholic Cemetery in California, Mo., at a later date. On-line condolences to the family may be contributed at www.windmillridgefuneralservice.com.

Published January 23, 2017