Howard L. Kaye Obituary (1938 - 2023)

Howard Kaye, 85, of Fairway, KS, died Saturday, May 13th at 7:09 am in Arvada, CO. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Sunday, May 21st at Rose Hill Cemetery, 6900 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO. To join by zoom, please email zoom1@louismemorial.com for link and passcode. Kindly omit flowers; the family suggests contributions to your local hospice as Howard was a witness, advocate and recipient of their loving and thoughtful care during such challenging times. Howard was born March 8, 1938, to the late Oscar and Henrietta Kaye, in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Shorewood High School in Milwaukee, IL and received a B.S. degree in economics from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania. He married the late Diana Kaye, and later the late Ritchie Lynne. After living in New York City as a stockbroker on Wall Street, Howard moved back to Kansas City where he was a lifelong KC area resident for over 40 years. Howard had a dedicated career as a financial advisor beginning with E.F. Hutton, then Merrill Lynch, Rodman & Renshaw, and RBC Dain Rauscher. He was an active member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah and an avid biker and swimmer. An ardent whistler and accomplished musician, his love of music began with playing the alto saxophone, being a member of the US Army band and later in life harmonica. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Henrietta Kaye and brother: Ken Kaye. He is survived by his daughters: Jenn Kaye of Scottsdale, AZ and Michelle Kaye of Louisville, CO, Eva Kaye of CA, and Aaron Kaye of Zurich, Switzerland.