Richard Herman Kirkpatrick, 77, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on May 8, 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a CPA before retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Mabel Kirkpatrick and sisters, Lois Hall, Carol Smelcer and Mary Ann Ogilvie. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Lee Kirkpatrick, children, Wesley Glenn Kirkpatrick, Michael Alan (Laurie) Kirkpatrick and Kendall Lee Kirkpatrick, foster son, Gary (Dusty) Schumann and grandchildren, Ryan Michael Kirkpatrick, Richard Joseph Kirkpatrick and Taylor Kathleen Kirkpatrick. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Palm West Community Church, 13845 W. Stardust Blvd., Sun City West 85375. In lieu of flowers or food, memorial donations may be made to the Palm West Community Church Missions. For more information, or to sign Dick's online guest registry, please visit www.surprisefuneralcare.com