Richard Garland Quaid, age 70, a longtime Kiowa resident. He was born on October 10, 1949, to Jack and Christine (Bailey) Quaid, at Denison, TX. Richard passed away on January 21, 2020 at Oklahoma City, OK. He attended & graduated from Kiowa Schools in 1968, he continued his education with going to OSU getting an associate’s degree in Petroleum Radiology. He attended ECU graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Math Education. Richard attended the University of Tulsa graduating with a Master’s Degree in school administration. Richard was a retired educator, administrator & rancher. Richard married Betty Gene Olshovsky on Dec. 19, 2018 in Atoka, OK. He was a member of the Harper Valley Baptist Church, a member of the Elks Lodge, a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He joyed hunting, fishing, gardening, going to basketball games, cooking. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

SURVIVED BY

Wife: Betty Quaid of Kiowa, OK

Children: Richard Keith Quaid & wife Janet of Kiowa, OK

Kevin Quaid & wife Kristi of Round Rock, TX

Kyle Quaid of McAlester, OK

Maria Ann Rose of Atoka, OK

Step-son Brant McFarland of Kiowa, OK

Step-daughter: Kari Hill of Kiowa, OK

Grandchildren: Walker, Zain, Max, Madilyn, Kyleigh, Lauren, Hunter, Rocky, River, Cyndi, Tracy & Bob

Great Grandchildren: Raelynn & Laney

Siblings: Leonard Quaid & wife Kay of Wynnewood, OK

Patty Valdez & husband Tommy of McAlester, OK

Peggy Cosgrove & husband Travis of Arpelar, OK

Along numerous nieces, nephews & many dear friends

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Parents: Jack Glenn & Christine (Bailey) Quaid

Brother: James Glenn Quaid

DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Saturday, January 25th, 2020

PLACE OF SERVICES: Kiowa School Auditorium, Kiowa, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Brother Hak Melton

INTERMENT: Wardville Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Walker Wilson, Zain Wilson, Doyle Blankenship, Johnny Blankenship, DJ Blankenship,

Drew Capps, Ryan Capps



HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: River Hill, Rocky Hill, Hunter Hill, Jon Capps, Larry Eagleberger, Jeff Newberry, Brant McFarland, Max Quaid, Larry Don Roberts