Richard Charvenka 85, returned to his heavenly home on November 16 th, 2014. He was the husband of Pamela Evonne Charvenka. He was born January 20th, 1929 to William S. Morton and Joanie Sylvia Morton in Cooksville, Missouri. Richard was an accomplished musician and all those who knew him recognized his gifts and talent for all types of music and instruments; guitar was his passion. He also loved to teach and shared his gift with many, giving guitar lessons to hundreds and played with great artists such as Joan Baez. Richard was also a carpenter by trade and built buildings and decks. Richard was also a gifted writer and wrote several stories; among the greatest were 2 fairytales written for children; The Giants and Jakko and Jumbo Kinky Tale. Not only a gifted author, but artist as well. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Pamela Evonne Charvenka and children, Telia, Rene, April, Lygea, Jason, Dustin, Khari and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded death by his daughter Daja.

Dad once shared a poem with us that was his favorite and had great meaning to him (Abou Ben Adhem – AKA: Richard Charvenka)….we now understand that meaning and feel this sums up his last days.

Richard (May his tribe increase!)

Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, and saw, within the moonlight in his room,

Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, an angel writing in a book of gold:--

Exceeding peace had made Richard bold, and to the presence in the room he said,

"What writest thou?" – The vision raised its head, and with a look made of all sweet accord,

Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord." "And is mine one?" asked Richard. "Nay, not so,"

Replied the angel. Richard spoke more low, but cheerily still; said, "I pray thee, then,

Write me as one that loves his fellow men."

The angel wrote, and vanished. The next night

It came again with a great wakening light,

And showed the names whom love of God had blest,

And lo! Richard Charvenka's name led all the rest !