Kennard Ray Critchfield, 79 of Boonville, Missouri passed away at his home on July 11, 2022. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Ken’s life at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 25, 2022 (Ken’s 80th birthday) at the Hotel Fredrick, 501 High St. Boonville, MO.
Ken was born on July 25, 1942 in Columbia, the son of Letson Ray Critchfield and Clara Bryan (Shaw) Critchfield who precede him in death. Ken graduated from Hickman High School, the class of 1960. Ken was an avid reader and spoke five languages, English, French, German, Spanish, and Russian. He loved music and enjoyed playing the piano. In high school, Ken was accepted to Julliard School of Music but moved to Laguna Beach instead with friends where he started a nursing career. He moved to Hawaii in the late 70s and worked at Kaiser Permanente. After retirement, he and John moved to Missouri and settled in Boonville where they resided for the last 28 years.
Ken is survived by his life partner, John Kevin Kalei Kumia of Boonville; one brother, Gregory (Debbie) Critchfield of Hartsburg; Hanai son, David Wayne Salmon of Tallassee, Alabama; his loving dog, Audrey and cat, Stretch who are missing him dearly.
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