David Sommerhauser
November 1, 2010
Sommerhauser, David, 18, senior at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010. Rosary, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 4; Funeral Mass, 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 5, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Lavina Sommerhauser. Survivors: parents, Gary and Elizabeth Sommerhauser; sisters, Judith Jessee (Matt), Amy Cleeves (Pete), both of Wichita, Monica Sommerhauser of Kansas City, MO, Anna Sommerhauser (Henry Jackson, Jr.) of Denver, CO, Mary Sommerhauser (Carlos Lock) of Austin, TX; grandparents George and Patricia Wendell of Garden Plain, KS; goddaughter Maddie; nephew Matthew, both of Wichita. Memorials established with Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, 8101 West Central, Wichita, KS 67212 and Boy Scouts Troop #762, 1555 East 2nd Street, Wichita, KS 67214. Downing and Lahey Mortuary West.
Rosary 7:00 P.M. Thursday, November 4, 2010 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Liz, I learned of your loss of David and was deeply saddened for you all. There are no words but the faith we share that can comfort you in your loss. Please be assured of prayers for David and all of you in this time where only faith endures. Maybe David will be holding your place in the heavenly choir.
Liz, Gary, and family– You are in our thoughts and prayers through this time of sadness. David was such a beautiful little boy as we remembered him when we were at St. Francis. May the Lord be with you.
What sad news to hear of your loss of David. While there is nothing anyone can say to take away the pain, know that we add our thoughts and prayers to the many others who offer you sympathy and care as you face the days ahead.
Gary and Liz I want you to know how sorry Dena and I are for your lose. There is nothing we can say to make it better and time will not even help. But we want you to know that your family will be in our prayers and we will be thinking of you.
May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our faith tells us that David has moved on to a better place and I hope and pray that this offers comfort during this difficult time. My son speaks highly of David, and I know he as well as his fellow Senior Class at BCCHS will miss him tremendously. RIP David!
Ginny and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that there is not much we can do or say that will comfort you at this time. Please be assured that David will be in our prayers and we will have a mass said here for him.
Gary & Liz, My thoughts and prayers are with you. -Trevor Smither
You are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry.
Anna and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
THERE ARE NO WORDS,THAT CAN BE SAID ABOUT HOW VERY SAD I AM FOR ALL OF YOU.DAVID WILL BE MISSED. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FUN I HAD WHEN I BABYSAT HIM,IT WAS FUN TO SPOIL HIM,AND EASY!I WILL ALWAYS KEEP ALL THE SOMMERHOUSER’S IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Elizabeth and Gary, We send you our love and prayers. We have always admired you and your family. We know you have strong faith and so will rely on God for support. Eric did not know David well but had him in his English and Religion class last year, and seemed to enjoy him in the classes. Anna, we are also thinking of you, as we still remember the swim coach that our daughter Olivia loved so dearly.
Dear Gary, Liz, and family, We are so sorry to hear about David. We will continue to keep David and all of you in our prayers. The 5th graders at SEAS are saying the rosary today and tomorrow for David and all of you.
David, you are now and forever will be in my thoughts and prayers and I will never forget you. I as well as everybody else whose life you touched miss you and your ability to brighten even the gloomiest of days. Rest in peace my friend. Sommerhauser family, my heart goes out to all of you for your terrible loss. You are all in my prayers. Always remember that God is there every step of the way to help you through this trying time.
Dear Gary, Liz & Family: We can’t imagine what you are going through. May the Lord give you the strength to endure and move forward. We will keep David in our prayers. God Bless You and your family.
Judith-Gary-Liz-Amy-Monica-Anna-Mary & Family, Hearing of the loss of David has touched me, a friend from many years ago. My heart is broken for you and I am deeply saddened but my faith and hope remain in Jesus. My prayer is that our Heavenly Father swiftly brings comfort to each of you knowing David has been restored and is resting in peace with family that has gone on before him. On a personal level, I recall carrying David on my shoulders looking for ‘piders and nakes!’ in the woods around Judith’s apartment in Pittsburg. His energy and curiosity was infectious, endearing himself immediately to me that day. Please know that I am praying for all of you and will keep you in my prayers in the days and weeks to come. God be with all of you. Sincerely, Sean Bowman
Dear Sommerhauser Family, Please accept our prayers and condolences during this very difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in your friends and family and know that the Carroll Community is with you as well. God bless. The Christopher Kayl Family
Liz and Gary I am so very sorry. May the grace of Our Lord’s embrace help you through this extremely trying time. Rest assured you and yours will be kept in our prayers.
On behalf of my parents, Ed & Freda Andra, I want to extend my deepest sympathies for your loss. May God grant you comfort in this time of sorrow.
David, you will never be forgotten. You’ll always be in my heart and the hearts of everyone who loves you.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you, in this time of need. My God give you strength and help you lean on your faith.