Anderson Patrick Buckley, 44, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away October 22, 2026, in the loving arms of his family.
Patrick was born February 27, 1982, at Shawnee Mission Hospital and lived with his parents in West Hartford, Connecticut, until 8th grade. He is a graduate of Blue Valley North High School and attended Johnson County Community College and the University of Kansas.
Patrick was a man of many talents and skills. He was an accomplished graphic designer and web developer with many followers of his online coding videos.
He was a natural, self-taught chef who created beautiful meals for family and neighborhood gatherings since the age of 13. He could take just a few ingredients and create an amazing dish. He taught his parents everything they know about cooking and healthy eating.
Patrick loved his family and enjoyed researching many topics. During the COVID lockdown he designed a raised bed garden in his parents’ backyard so they could all be together and work together safely. The family spent many, many hours working in their garden, which is admired by everyone who walks by.
Patrick is survived by his parents, Kathleen Major Buckley and Edward Lee Buckley, also of Overland Park; his uncle F. Lee Major III and aunt Lindsay Major; cousins John Major and Amy Major and their children Jack and Lily; Rebecca Rippey and her children Emma and Kara; and Catesby Major and Brad Dowd. He is also survived by his cousins Candace Mahoney and Erin Buckley.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Selma Anderson Buckley and William J. Buckley, Jr.; his uncle William J. Buckley III; and his maternal grandparents, Betty Laughlin Major and F. Lee Major, Jr.
His family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at St. Luke’s Hospital for their extraordinary efforts and care on behalf of Patrick.
In loving memory of Patrick, the family kindly suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the gardens at Country Club Christian Church, located at 6101 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64113.
Obituary published by Signature Funerals.
