Joe William Carmichael
November 19, 2018
Joe William Carmichael, 90, Retired Architect, died Monday, November 19, 2018. Graveside Service will be at 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorial Gathering will be at 1:30 pm, Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Grace Presbyterian Church. Joe enjoyed genealogy, camping, swimming and piloting small planes. In his youth, he was an Eagle Scout, and attended Boys State and Boys Nation. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Architecture and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. As an adult, he was a member of Bestor G. Brown Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite 32nd Degree, Midian Shrine, American Legion, and was active in AIA, CSI, Midwest Historical & Genealogical Society. He also served on the Examination Committee for the NCARB and Kansas Board of Technical Professions, as Scout Master and a Trustee at Grace Presbyterian Church. Joe served as an officer in the US Army and Army Reserve from 1946, retiring as a Captain in the Reserves in 1962, having received the WWII Victory Medal & Army of Occupation Medal and helped rebuild war-torn Germany. Preceded in death by his parents, James "Guy" and Sylvia Carmichael; brother, John Carmichael. Survived by his wife, Jo Saille Carmichael; sons, John (Cheryl) Carmichael, Theron Carmichael, Dahl (Joy) Carmichael; grandchildren, Tiffany Phillips, Trenton Carmichael, James Carmichael; great-grandchildren, Tianna, Jiovanni, Raelynne, Dorian. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Kansas Masonic Foundation, 5835 SW 29th Street, Suite 203, Topeka, Kansas 66614-5501 and Grace Presbyterian Church 5002 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS, 67208. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Jo Saille & Family. So sorry to read about Joe. Your husband had the best sense of humor no matter how much time lapse in seeing or talking to each other, whether business or just talking. He was an amazing friend and mentor and associate. One constant when visiting with him was what his architectural number was, and that he loved his wife and family so much. They were 1st in his life always. Youre in my heart and prayers sweet lady and family. God Bless You All.
Rest Joe, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
As a structural engineer in Wichita for 40 years, I had the privilege of working with Joe on many projects. He was a matter of fact type of person who always had a plan of how to do something. God bless the family and be given peace.
What an accomplished man he was! Tom James and I are deeply sorry for your lose.
My condolences for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Ecclesiastes 7:1,2, Hosea 13:14
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
So sorry for your loss. May your hearts find comfort in the words found at
1 Thessalonians 4:14. A wonderful hope of seeing your loved ones again.
Thank you Joe for your encouragement and trust in a young engineer just starting out on his own. Youre greatly appreciated. And to your family and all of us who survive you, may God ‘teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. …..satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.’ Psalms 90:12&14.
Softly falls the light of day
As our campfire fades away.
Silently each Scout will ask,
“Have I done my daily task.
Have I kept my honor bright?
Can I guiltless sleep tonight?
Have I done and have I dared
Everything to be prepared.”
Rest in peace, dear Scout Master and friend.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.