Joshua Michael Walsh

Joshua was born September 28, 1989. He shared his birthday with both of his grandpas. Josh was a proud graduate of The Plaza Academy and attended Johnson County Community College. He was an aspiring artist and fashion designer. Josh enjoyed all types of music, old movies and books. He was an adventurous soul who experienced many amazing vacations and food. Josh was accepting of everyone. Differences in people intrigued him. He had a love of Disney, Japanese Culture (Anime), Lady Gaga and he never met a roller coaster he did not like. Josh was very artistic and had a talent for fashion design and architecture but never realized his true gift. Josh could brighten any room with his incredible sense of style and flair. He had an amazing wit and had a great ability to make everyone laugh.

Josh was preceded in death by his uncle and godfather, Donald Smith. Those left to cherish his memory are: his parents Edmund and Robin Walsh of Raytown, MO; grandparents Edmund and Betty Walsh of Olathe, KS and Thomas and Joann Walsh of Raytown, MO; aunt and godmother, Patricia Smith of DeSoto, KS; aunts Christine Walsh and Barbara Lykins, both of Raytown, MO; aunts and uncles, Mark and Donna Walsh of Lee’s Summit, MO and Steven and Susan Walsh of Olathe, KS. Josh loved his cousins - Bradley & Gretchen, Michelle, Jacquelyn & Amanda, Jeff, Charlene, Kathleen & Robert, Christopher & Katherine, Nathan & Melissa, & Zachary. Best Friends Forever – Sarah and Vince.

Memorial services will be from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday August 26th with a celebration of Josh’s life at 3:30 pm. at McGilley Memorial Chapel at 12301 State Line Road, KCMO 64145. Private family cremation service will be held at a later date. These are in accordance with Josh’s beliefs.

Contributions in memory of Josh can made be to The Plaza Academy 4050 Pennsylvania, Ste. 143, PO Box 10361, KCMO 64111 or Bishop Sullivan Center, 6435 Truman Road, KCMO 64126. Please offer condolences at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com.