James J. Aboud
January 21, 1933 ~ October 27, 2011
Aboud, James J., 78, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. Funeral service 7:00 P.M. Sunday at St. Mary Christian Orthodox Church. Graveside service 11:00 A.M. Monday at Old Mission Cemetery. Friends and family mourn the loss of James; the family “Big Kahuna.” Jim was born January 21, 1933 in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from high school in Great Bend, KS, attended Kansas State University, served in the U. S. Army for two years, and settled in Wichita, KS with his loving family. He was an entrepreneur; Mr. Steak, Flaming Steer, and The Old Way Station were a few local restaurants he opened. Jim was bigger than life and always had a can do attitude with a smile on his face. Preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Rose Aboud. Survived by his children, Bradley Aboud (Deborah) of Topeka, KS, Ashley Aboud, Stephanie Stuber (Brent) Jeanne Bennett (Robert); brother,, Russell Aboud; sister, Joan Aboud, all of Wichita; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Jim lived life to the fullest and is now in a better place. Memorials have been established with St. Mary Christian Orthodox Church, 344 S. Martinson, Wichita, KS, 67203 and /Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
Graveside service 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 31, 2011 at Old Mission Cemetery
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Rest James, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Brad, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have found memories of the Old Way Station my Son in law Steven Stafford used to work for Jim. He will be missed.
Brad, Stephanie and family: You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I have many fond memories of your father from Mr. Steak and The Old Way Station.
Jim you were a very special friend . Thought of you often you will be greatly missed . God bless you and your family!
I was deeply saddened to read of your father’s death. Even though I only had the privilege of meeting him twice, I could tell what a wonderful soul he was and what a close and meaningful realtionship he had with each of you. I wish you much strength in the coming days and weeks ahead.