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Gloria Eddie Farha
Gloria Eddie Farha
November 7, 1924 ~ January 14, 2009
Gloria Eddie Farha of Wichitaborn November 7, 1924passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Originally from Oklahoma City, OK, Gloria was the only child of B. D. and Pauline Eddie. She was raised in a two-family household along with her Uncle Kamil and Aunt Bedar Eddie, and their six children; her two surviving cousinswho were as close to her as sistersare Jeannette Eddie Swyden of Leawood, KS, and Jeaneen Eddie Naifeh of Oklahoma City. After graduating from Oklahoma City University, Gloria married Philip F. Farha in 1947 and moved to Wichita. The couple had five children and made Wichita their home for the next 58 years. Throughout her life, Gloria embodied an ageless physical and spiritual beauty. Her lifes loves were to travel the world and dance until her feet could take no more. She lived for her family, always imparting pearls of wisdom enhanced with her own lively flair; Glorias evergreen saying was to “fly with the eagles, dont scratch with the turkeys.” But her most poignant advice and guiding mantra was simple: “Your word is your bond.” Gloria is survived by daughter Paula Farha of Palm Desert, CA; daughter Toni Colyer of Paradise Valley, AZ; son B. D. Eddie Farha of Washington, DC; daughter Marti Farha Ammar of Beirut, Lebanon; and son and daughter-in-law Clay and Jamie Farha of Oklahoma City. Gloria is also survived by her 10 grandchildren: James Colyer III, Alex S. Ammar; Kelli Colyer Lieurance; Chad Ammar; Christopher Colyer, Kami Colyer, Leann Farha, Philip Farha, Clint Farha and Christine Farha. Trisagion and funeral service 7 p.m., Sunday, January 18, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral (7515 E. 13th St., Wichita, KS 67206). Interment 11 a.m., Monday, January 19, Old Mission Mausoleum (3424 E. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67208). Memorials may be sent to the Gloria and Philip Farha Endowed Scholarship at Student Support Services, Wichita State University (1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260); Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice (313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202); and St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Downing Lahey Mortuary East
Interment 11 a.m., Monday, January 19, Old Mission Mausoleum (3424 E. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67208).
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November 7, 1924 ~ January 14, 2009
Gloria Eddie Farha of Wichitaborn November 7, 1924passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Originally from Oklahoma City, OK, Gloria was the only child of B. D. and Pauline Eddie. She was raised in a two-family household along with her Uncle Kamil and Aunt Bedar Eddie, and their six children; her two surviving cousinswho were as close to her as sistersare Jeannette Eddie Swyden of Leawood, KS, and Jeaneen Eddie Naifeh of Oklahoma City. After graduating from Oklahoma City University, Gloria married Philip F. Farha in 1947 and moved to Wichita. The couple had five children and made Wichita their home for the next 58 years. Throughout her life, Gloria embodied an ageless physical and spiritual beauty. Her lifes loves were to travel the world and dance until her feet could take no more. She lived for her family, always imparting pearls of wisdom enhanced with her own lively flair; Glorias evergreen saying was to “fly with the eagles, dont scratch with the turkeys.” But her most poignant advice and guiding mantra was simple: “Your word is your bond.” Gloria is survived by daughter Paula Farha of Palm Desert, CA; daughter Toni Colyer of Paradise Valley, AZ; son B. D. Eddie Farha of Washington, DC; daughter Marti Farha Ammar of Beirut, Lebanon; and son and daughter-in-law Clay and Jamie Farha of Oklahoma City. Gloria is also survived by her 10 grandchildren: James Colyer III, Alex S. Ammar; Kelli Colyer Lieurance; Chad Ammar; Christopher Colyer, Kami Colyer, Leann Farha, Philip Farha, Clint Farha and Christine Farha. Trisagion and funeral service 7 p.m., Sunday, January 18, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral (7515 E. 13th St., Wichita, KS 67206). Interment 11 a.m., Monday, January 19, Old Mission Mausoleum (3424 E. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67208). Memorials may be sent to the Gloria and Philip Farha Endowed Scholarship at Student Support Services, Wichita State University (1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260); Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice (313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202); and St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral.
Trisagion and funeral service 7 p.m., Sunday, January 18, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Interment 11 a.m., Monday, January 19, Old Mission Mausoleum
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Hello Toni and family, I was very sorry to read of your Mother’s passing. I know she was a blessing in all of your lives. I still miss seeing your Dad walking down Central. It is difficult to see our parents pass on but they leave a great legacy behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Barbie Rounds Parsons
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Dear Children of Gloria, I have little doubt but what Gloria’s dance of life was every bit and more than what her obituary reads. Not only did she beat me by seven days in her arrival on this incredible planet, her life also made it personal by giving birth to Marti, first as a favorite student of mine, and later as one who inspired my lasting interest in Middle Eastern affairs. Over the years, I have shared your mother’s wanderlust and am leaving for the Mediterranean in a few days. These reflections come to mind in reading about a life so fully lived. Be comforted in knowing that in your memory of her footsteps, Gloria rests immortal.
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Dear Clay and Family, It has been an honor to have been aquainted with you and yor parents over the years.Your Mother and Father both were of the highest caliber, I greatly respected and appreciated them both touching my life.My Family and I will keep you all in our prayers. God Bless you all. Howard Schultz and Family
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Gloria was from a generation for whom protocol and reputation were paramount. She was an inspiration for us all and a major force in our lives. We will always cherish our relationship with her and Gloria will be with us forever.