Obituary for John B. Sirridge
John B. Sirridge, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022, in Platte City, MO. John was born in Kansas City, KS, at Providence Hospital on February 10th, 1943, to John A. and Elizabeth C. (Schmitz) Sirridge. He was the second of six boys born to this union and by all accounts had a wonderful childhood growing up on the family homestead in Kansas City, KS. John attended St. Peter’s Grade School and Bishop Ward High School. After high school he entered Conception Seminary College. He returned to the family home and ended up meeting Karen Siegrist on a blind date. The two married in 1963. They resided in Kansas City, KS, until John took a new job with Cudahy Foods which took him and his family to Denver, CO. John moved up the ranks quickly and his career took him and his family to many different cities. Eventually Cudahy Foods was bought out and became Bar-S Foods. His changing roles provided many great stories from his times as a salesman in Farmington, NM; a sales manager in New Orleans, LA; a plant manager in Clinton, OK; and eventually an executive vice president in Phoenix, AZ.
Upon John’s retirement, he and Karen got to realize their dream of owning a farm. They made the big move from Paradise Valley, AZ, to Platte City, MO, in 1999. This allowed for John and Karen to spend more time with their family as they were simply closer. John enjoyed many years of gardening, raising cattle, managing a bucking bull enterprise with Karen, and being part of an award-winning barbecue team with his brothers.
Sadly, John was preceded in death by his youngest son, Brian, in 2021. He leaves behind his wife Karen, his daughter Susan, and his sons John (Melissa) and Scott Sirridge. He also leaves behind his brothers William Sirridge (Nancy), James Sirridge (Joann-deceased), Thomas Sirridge (Georgia), Michael Sirridge (Marie), and Terrance Sirridge (Molly). In addition, he leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. John’s family was very important to him, as he was to them. He will be greatly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 10:30 am at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 NW Highway 9, Kansas City, MO. A private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Aspire Health and Rehabilitation, P.O. Box 1310, Platte City, MO 64079 to benefit the Resident Fund.
Upon John’s retirement, he and Karen got to realize their dream of owning a farm. They made the big move from Paradise Valley, AZ, to Platte City, MO, in 1999. This allowed for John and Karen to spend more time with their family as they were simply closer. John enjoyed many years of gardening, raising cattle, managing a bucking bull enterprise with Karen, and being part of an award-winning barbecue team with his brothers.
Sadly, John was preceded in death by his youngest son, Brian, in 2021. He leaves behind his wife Karen, his daughter Susan, and his sons John (Melissa) and Scott Sirridge. He also leaves behind his brothers William Sirridge (Nancy), James Sirridge (Joann-deceased), Thomas Sirridge (Georgia), Michael Sirridge (Marie), and Terrance Sirridge (Molly). In addition, he leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. John’s family was very important to him, as he was to them. He will be greatly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 10:30 am at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 NW Highway 9, Kansas City, MO. A private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Aspire Health and Rehabilitation, P.O. Box 1310, Platte City, MO 64079 to benefit the Resident Fund.