Ricky Lynn Mulvaney, 71, of Springfield, MO, formerly of St. Joseph, MO, passed away on October 6,
2024.

Rick was born on April 22, 1953, in St. Joseph, MO, to the late Lloyd and Wilma Charlotte (Barker)
Mulvaney. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1972. After graduation, he worked as a
mechanic at Mulvaney's Garage, his father's business. Rick then joined Altec Industries in St. Joseph,
where he eventually retired. Following his retirement, he found his most rewarding and fulfilling role as
a school engineer at Oak Grove Elementary for the St. Joseph Public School District.

On April 22, 2010, he married Kimberly (Veatch) Blakley, who survives him, they enjoyed 23 years
together. They made their home in Springfield Missouri for the past 9 years. Rick is survived by his son,
Jason Mulvaney, Sr.; grandchildren, Jason Mulvaney Jr., Talaya Mulvaney-Smith, Jaylene Mulvaney, and
Jaidyn Mulvaney; great-grandchildren, Kane Mulvaney, Draiden Daniels, and Journee Walker-Mulvaney;
bonus children, Chad, Stephen and, Michelle Blakley; two bonus grandsons, Jaron and Jaiden Blakley;
two brothers, Dean (Nancy) Mulvaney, Kevin (Missie) Mulvaney and their families, bonus siblings; Lisa
(Mick) McCreary, Tammy (Roger) Gleaves, Chris (Andrea) Veatch, and their families.

Rick cherished spending time with Kim, family, and friends at their lake home at Lake of the Ozarks, that
they had for nearly 20 years. He is survived by numerous friends from the lake. He enjoyed boating,
hosting family gatherings at their Springfield home, and spending time with his grandchildren. Recently,
he and Kim were enjoying traveling in their motorhome.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Joseph
School District, Oak Grove Elementary.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &
Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph, MO. Services will follow the visitation beginning at 6:00 pm at the
funeral home.