To the family, close friends, and associates of Ramamoorthy Krishna:

While I did not know Ramamoorthy Krishna personally, I did have occasion to greet him now and again when I would bring my Bethel College students to the HTCC for the Celebration of the Holi; always the gentle soul, he made me and my students feel welcome.   I also enjoyed very much  reading his columns in the KC Star Voices of Faith.  These columns not only clarified essentials of the Hindu Faith, but also helped the reader to see how that faith complemented other faiths - particularly Islam and Christianity.  On more than one occasion, I would include them in my students' required list of readings pertaining to the ongoing inter-faith dialogue we engaged in during our class time.  I offer my respectful condolences to his family, close friends, and associates.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers for the weeks and months to come.

As ever,
Paul Lewis,
Professor of Psychology and Philosophy,
Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas..  

 Ramamoorthy "Kris" Krishna, 74, of Riverside, CA, passed away July 13, 2013 after a long struggle with complications from colorectal cancer in Loma Linda, CA. He was born on August 18, 1938 in Taungyyi, Myanmar (aka Burma). He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Padma, and doting daughter, Priya. He was a longtime resident of Overland Park and Leawood, KS, living there from 1977 to 2011 before moving to California. He worked as a mechanical engineer and was a former chairman of the Kansas City Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He was also very involved in the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Kansas City and the Interfaith Council of Greater Kansas City, educating the community about Hinduism and promoting collaboration between different faiths. His writings also appeared in the KC Star Voices of Faith column. He was an ebullient soul, had an infectious personality and was a talented harmonica player. He had a passion for books and music of all kinds. He was adored by all who knew him, most of all by his family. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society.