Dennis Michael Doyle

Dennis Michael Doyle, of Prairie Village, KS passed away a day after his 63rd birthday on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 at Swope Park Memorial Golf Course in Kansas City, MO. He was born on August 20th, 1955 in Kansas City, MO; he was the son of Mary Leota (Dennis) and Francis Patrick Doyle. Dennis graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in 1973 as a multi sport athlete. He was offered a scholarship for baseball at Arizona State University, but turned this down due to his father’s advice that “being a professional athlete was not a lucrative career path.” He began helping his father, Pat with his new entrepreneur opportunity: the Kansas City Star newspaper business. He eventually took over a large portion of the route and developed his own paper delivery business, delivering many types of newspapers all over the Johnson County area. Dennis would be known as the guy that “got stuff done” and stood up for himself and his fellow carriers. His business was his life. He seldom took a day off, and he formed very strong bonds with his customers and co-workers. Dennis was a family man by heart, and his family was his first priority. He was a great husband and loving father. He enjoyed vacations with his family, especially when they visited Colorado and could see wildlife in its natural setting. He also formed an incredibly strong bond with his dogs, Otis Campbell and Zeke the Freak. Dennis loved various sports, and was very active throughout his life. He played softball, volleyball, tennis and golf in his adult years. When he became a parent, he served as a softball coach to his daughter and many others. He came to be a terrific “lefty” golfer, and loved playing as often as possible. He was passionate about the Kansas City Royals, the Kansas City Chiefs and most importantly, KU men’s basketball. He even adopted the St. Louis Cardinals, as his wife gave him no option. He was an honest, loving man, a good friend, and always put others before him. He enjoyed his neighbors and was often chatting with them over the fence. He was easy to approach and believed in the good of others. He is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Pamela Crouch Doyle; his daughter, Sarah Doyle and her boyfriend, Jeff Healy; his brother, Jim Doyle; his sister-in-law, Sherry and Steve Brumit; his niece, Pam Brumit; his cousins, Kay Dennis, Gary Dennis, Ron & Dale Brockmeier, Will Clanton, Barbara Parker, and John & Mary Dennis. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 at 11:00 AM at First Lutheran Church at 6400 State Line Road Mission Hills, KS 66208 with Pastor Phil and Pastor Dudley. A luncheon reception to follow the service. Donations in his name can be made to the following: First Lutheran Church Memorial Fund 6400 State Line Road Mission Hills, KS 66208 Humane Society of the United States Dept HACDQ100904001 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20037 National Forest Foundation Bldg 27, Ste 3, Fort Missoula Rd Missoula, MT 59804

Dennis Michael Doyle

August 20, 1955 - August 21, 2018