Howard John Birky
Obituary
Howard John Birky, PH.D Howard John
Birky Ph.D, 80, Overland Park, KS, died peacefully at home on
Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. with
the Funeral Mass following at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4, at
Cure' of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Rd. Leawood, KS. Burial in
St. Joseph Cemetery, Shawnee, KS. Dr. Birky was born August 17, 1938,
to Elmer and Elva Birky in Shickley, NE. He was preceded in death by
his parents and his first wife, Annaliese. Survivors include his
wife, Elisabeth and his sister, Edith Yoder and her husband, Mel. Dr.
Birky graduated from Hesston College, Hesston, KS, Bethel College,
Newton, KS and received his Doctorate in Psychology from Illinois
State University. Howard practiced family psychology for over 30
years in Harrisonville, MO. His many volunteer activities included
two years in PAX in Germany and more recently as a volunteer in
Prague for Bread for the World. After his retirement in 2007, he
volunteered with Catholic Community Hospice, the food pantry at
Catholic Charities, and at the Mennonite Hospitality House in
Washington, DC. The family would like to thank Catholic Community
Hospice for their kind and loving care and support. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Cure' of Ars Church, Catholic
Community Hospice or the Mennonite Central Committee. (Condolences
may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter
Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS (913)
438-6444)
1938 - 2018 (80 years)