Forrest Kidney 1941-2022

Forrest D. Kidney was born Jan. 29, 1941, in Holton to Anna (Thompson) and Emmet Kidney. He passed away quietly on Feb. 7, 2022, in Tampa Fla., at the age of 81.

He was active in the First Christian Church of Holton. Forrest was a Mason. He graduated from Holton High School in 1959 and went to Washburn University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business.

After college he worked for Goodyear for a few years before starting his own insurance agency, which he ran for years in St. Marys and Rossville. He enjoyed Kansas State University football and donated to the football program and went to as many games as he was able to attend.

He was married to Susan (Reiman) Drury for 35 years, and they loved traveling the U.S. and going on cruises. His favorite place to visit was San Francisco. He loved watching the Chiefs and Royals.

He was preceded by his parents, brothers and sister and son Mike Kidney.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Susan Kidney; his children, James Kidney (LeAnn), Tina Schindler (Robert) and Bryan Kidney (Jodi); stepchildren, Todd Drury and Heather Hendron (Mark); 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Thank you to the Suncoast Hospice for the wonderful care given. Forrest will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

(PAID OBITUARY)