James Hickman Reeder
December 30, 2010
Reeder, James Hickman, 88, retired Aviation Insurance Broker, went to join his Lord in heaven, Thursday, December 30, 2010. Visitation with the family will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 5 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Jim was a B-17 pilot in WWII and a 1st Lt. in the Army Air Corp. Preceded in death by wife, Joan. Survivors: daughters, Jana Reeder and Patty Reeder (Bryan Hitchcock), all of Wichita; beloved grandsons, Jordan James Reeder Foyil, Christian Thomas Foyil and Evan Taylor Foyil. Memorials have been established with St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 7404 Killarney Place, Wichita, 67206 and the Alzheimers Association, 347 S. Laura, Wichita, 67211.
Visitation with the family will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 5 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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Patty & Jana, I worked for your Dad at Marsh Mac back in the 80’s. He was a great boss but a greater person. He was always in a good mood and ready for a laugh! I loved hearing his B17 stories. He would say: ‘You know what a blackout is? Well over Germany with anti aircraft guns firing at us…we had a brown out…if you know what I mean!!’ I lost my Dad eight years ago this April. There isnt a day that goes by that I dont think of him or wish I could ask him a question. I know that everyone is probably telling you that your hurt will heal with time. It will. It wont go away, and it shouldnt, but you will get to the point where it, (him not being there), just becomes a part of your life. When I think of Dad nowusually it is with a smile on my face. You will get to this point with the loss of your Dad. Look around you and see your wonderful family and just know that it all started with Jim and Joan. What an indescribable blessing. Death may have ended your fathers life, but it has not canceled it. he will always be your Dad, and you will always be his girls. He will always be a part of who you are, and the relationship you have with him will go on forever.
Jana and Patty, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mark Omaha
Jana… I know this will be a most difficult time. I know that with the help of your family and friends you, and your family, will be able to celebrate the life of your father. My thoughts are with you over the next few days. Surround yourself with friends and family and keep the best memories of your dad forever! All my best… Alex
I did not know Jim well; I knew him only through a mutual friend, Eldon Addy. What I did know of him, however, was that he had a wonderful sense of humor, a warm and outgoing personality, and loved his family very much. I know you will miss him. Please accept my sympathy at this sad time.
Patty & Jana: I was so sorry to hear about your dad. May he rest in peace. My love to you and your families. Take care.