Luchion E. Doshier
April 14, 1922 ~ November 20, 2024
Luchion E. Doshier, 102, of Wichita, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born April 14, 1922, in Yellville, Arkansas and moved to Wichita at age 18. He worked at Beech Aircraft and entered an apprentice tool and die 4-year program shortly after hiring on at Beech. While at Beech, he met and married Lydia M. Morse. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1946 and was assigned to the 6th Army stationed in the Philippines and Japan. After the war, he and Lydia returned to Wichita and became employed with Thomas Hydraulic. In 1951 he joined Claude Sutton and Jim Lee to form Western Machine Works, Inc. and worked there until the business was sold to Didde Graphics of Emporia in 1974. He retired in 1984.
Luchion is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary Doshier; wife of 70 years, Lydia; son-in-law, Ellis Alva Tucker; great granddaughter, Amara Tucker; and brother, Kelsie Doshier. He is survived by his son, Luchion “Gene” E. Doshier, Jr. (Brenda); his daughter, Trecia Tucker; his grandchildren, Kimberly Sanders (Steve), Ryan Doshier (Tammie), Seth Doshier (Stephanie), Matthew Tucker (Catie), Landon Tucker (Naomi), Brianne Stutzman (Carson); 21 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild and one due in May. He is also survived by his sister, Beverly Maxine Millan.
Private services to be held at a later date. Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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Mr. and Mrs. Doshier were highly respected. As kids, of course, but as adults as well. Were so very nice to Trisha’s friends as we go back to kindergarten.
May God be with you and the entire family thru sad and happy memories.
Kim Cooper
Sorry to hear about your dad, Gene. On the other hand, you would have to say he lived a full life. Working for him certainly had a big impact on my life. Hope you are doing well.
Bill Simcox
Trecia – I don’t really remember your parents, but I remember the slumber parties we had at your house. I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. He was blessed to have you take care of him. Take care of yourself and so sad you are touched with two family losses so close together. I love you.
Tommy and I always enjoyed enjoyed their trips to Arkansas in the travel trailer or staying with us.
Lots of good memories. Will never forget them.
Love to all the family.
Betty and Tommy Morrow
Gene I just heard about your dad’s passing. I thought a lot of your dad. I still remember the day he hired me. Back then I would have never thought we would have became to be such good friends with him and your mom. I have a lot of good memory’s of your dad. You and Brenda took good care of him. He was a good man.
Larry and Mary Wolfe
Rest Luchion, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army, WWII and beyond.
Larry was the sweetest man. I loved him as if he was my family. He was a sweetheart. I served on many committees with him. Shirley
A wonderful neighbor and great friend.
I feel so lucky to have been able to see him just a few months ago. And he was still so sharp. We were able to sit and reminisce about my time living at their house and the many years before and after. A good man; a kind man; a great father; wonderful husband; and someone that will be deeply missed by so many.
Trecia and Gene: The Blackburn “kids” remember your dad (and of course your mom as well) as kind, interested adults who were good friends to our parents over the years. Larry must have been about the last of that generation of people on the newly developed west side of Wichita who socialized, raised children, supported the schools, and generally were community-minded together. Your dad, and his cohort of generous adults, will be missed. We all benefited from their presence.