Rick Honan

RICHARD GAVIN HONAN, II
Rick Honan, 46, passed away on Thursday, April 27th in his home surrounded by family and friends. His family is eternally grateful for the outpouring of love and support from his community. Rick persevered for two years with colon cancer and faced it with grace, hope, and courage.
Rick was born on November 5, 1970, and was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri. He went to Visitation Grade School and Pembroke Hill High School. He was actively involved in school sports including football, basketball, soccer, and wrestling, and he was an Eagle Scout. He was awarded an NROTC scholarship and attended Northwestern University and the University of Kansas where he earned a degree in Political Science in 1994. Upon graduation he was awarded a commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy.
During his service with the Navy, Rick served as an Officer on the USS Beaufort (ATS-3) out of Sasebo Japan. He was a Hazardous Material Officer on the USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3) in Sasebo. He was on the Commandant's Staff at the US Naval Academy as an Executive Assistant for Strategic Planning and was Company Commander, Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Battalion 13, and a Commanding Officer in the Naval Support Activity in Bahrain. Rick served for a total of 17 years in the Navy on active duty and the reserves. He reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Rick returned to Kansas City and joined his fathers company, American Trailer and Storage (AT&S), eventually becoming the president and CEO. He was civically involved and was a board member of the National Portable Storage Association (NAPSA) and the Blue Valley Industrial Association (BVIA), as well as a member of the Kansas City Industrial Council (KCIC).
Rick was an active member of Visitation Parish and was guided by his strong faith. He enjoyed playing competitive tennis and was an avid fan of the Jayhawks, Chiefs, and Royals. Rick was adored, admired, and respected by his family and everyone who knew him. He was a gentle, compassionate, and kind soul. He will forever be remembered for his integrity, wit, and heart-warming smile.
Rick was a devoted husband to his wife, Kourtney Flynn Honan, and a loving father to his children, Gavin, 11, and Suzie, 9. He is also survived by his parents, Kathy and Dick Honan, his brother, Greg (Rachel) of Avon, Colorado, and children Brecklyn, Balianna, and Morrison, his sister Julie Honan Johnston (Kevin) of Berkeley, California, and children Venice and Viviana, his sister Eileen Honan DeVaney (Scott) of Berkeley, California, and children Osgood and Seren, his sister Christine Honan Simpson (Eric) of Seward, Alaska, and their child, Thorsten, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In Ricks words, "I am comforted by God's gift of eternal hope and salvation. The bell will ring for all of us in the end and therefore the bell rings for me daily. I am blessed by every day of this life. It is a giftRing the bell every day. Life is a celebration!"
A prayer service will be held on Monday, May 1st at 5:00 at Visitation Parish, followed by a visitation until 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd at 11:00 am at Visitation Parish.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family recommends a donation to honor Rick and support Suzie and Gavin. Please make checks payable and mail to:
The Honan Educational Trust Fund, benefiting Suzie and Gavin Honan, c/o Academy Bank, 4400 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205.

RICHARD GAVIN HONAN, II
Rick Honan, 46, passed away on Thursday, April 27th in his home surrounded by family and friends. His family is eternally grateful for the outpouring of love and support from his community. Rick persevered for two years with colon cancer and faced it with grace, hope, and courage.
Rick was born on November 5, 1970, and was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri. He went to Visitation Grade School and Pembroke Hill High School. He was actively involved in school sports including football, basketball, soccer, and wrestling, and he was an Eagle Scout. He was awarded an NROTC scholarship and attended Northwestern University and the University of Kansas where he earned a degree in Political Science in 1994. Upon graduation he was awarded a commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy.
During his service with the Navy, Rick served as an Officer on the USS Beaufort (ATS-3) out of Sasebo Japan. He was a Hazardous Material Officer on the USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3) in Sasebo. He was on the Commandant's Staff at the US Naval Academy as an Executive Assistant for Strategic Planning and was Company Commander, Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Battalion 13, and a Commanding Officer in the Naval Support Activity in Bahrain. Rick served for a total of 17 years in the Navy on active duty and the reserves. He reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Rick returned to Kansas City and joined his fathers company, American Trailer and Storage (AT&S), eventually becoming the president and CEO. He was civically involved and was a board member of the National Portable Storage Association (NAPSA) and the Blue Valley Industrial Association (BVIA), as well as a member of the Kansas City Industrial Council (KCIC).
Rick was an active member of Visitation Parish and was guided by his strong faith. He enjoyed playing competitive tennis and was an avid fan of the Jayhawks, Chiefs, and Royals. Rick was adored, admired, and respected by his family and everyone who knew him. He was a gentle, compassionate, and kind soul. He will forever be remembered for his integrity, wit, and heart-warming smile.
Rick was a devoted husband to his wife, Kourtney Flynn Honan, and a loving father to his children, Gavin, 11, and Suzie, 9. He is also survived by his parents, Kathy and Dick Honan, his brother, Greg (Rachel) of Avon, Colorado, and children Brecklyn, Balianna, and Morrison, his sister Julie Honan Johnston (Kevin) of Berkeley, California, and children Venice and Viviana, his sister Eileen Honan DeVaney (Scott) of Berkeley, California, and children Osgood and Seren, his sister Christine Honan Simpson (Eric) of Seward, Alaska, and their child, Thorsten, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In Ricks words, "I am comforted by God's gift of eternal hope and salvation. The bell will ring for all of us in the end and therefore the bell rings for me daily. I am blessed by every day of this life. It is a giftRing the bell every day. Life is a celebration!"
A prayer service will be held on Monday, May 1st at 5:00 at Visitation Parish, followed by a visitation until 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd at 11:00 am at Visitation Parish.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family recommends a donation to honor Rick and support Suzie and Gavin. Please make checks payable and mail to:
The Honan Educational Trust Fund, benefiting Suzie and Gavin Honan, c/o Academy Bank, 4400 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205.




SERVICES Prayer Service
Monday, May 1, 2017 5:00 PM
Visitation Church 5141 Main Street Kansas City, Missouri 64113
Visitation
Monday, May 1, 2017 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Visitation Church 5141 Main Street Kansas City, Missouri 64113
Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 11:00 AM
Visitation Church 5141 Main Street Kansas City, Missouri 64113