James Webster Orrick's Obituary
James Webster Orrick, age 79, of Buffalo, KS, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas. James “Jim” was born on August 9, 1936 in Kansas City, MO the son of John A. and Elizabeth Orrick, who preceded him in death.
On April 17, 1965, James married Eleta “Jackie” Lovena Cutler in Kansas City, MO. She survives him at their home.
Jim was employed by Major Cadillac, Roach Cadillac and Superior Buick-Cadillac. He spent most of his life in automotive as a labor technician, labor foreman and service manager. He enjoyed restoring old cars including his pride and joy, a 1979 El Camino SS.
Jim is survived by:
Wife:
Eleta Orrick of the home
Sisters:
Barbara Merritt of Lincolnshire, FL
Janet Covan and husband Gary of Olathe, KS
Kathy Purinton
Nancy Hurst and husband Gary of Kansas City, KS
Brothers:
Paul Orrick and wife Linda of Sugar Creek, MO
Michael Orrick of Overland Park, KS
Patrick Orrick of Bella Vista, Arkansas
Many Nieces and Nephews
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Mary A. Clemmer and Elizabeth Beningo and brother John A Orrick Jr.
Funeral Service will be held at the First Christian Church in Chanute, KS on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will be held at Countryside Funeral Home, Gibson Chapel on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. Interment will be at Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, KS. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the First Christian Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 16 N. Forest Ave. Chanute, KS 66720.
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