Sidney L. Sid Caldwell
May 28, 1944 ~ July 12, 2009
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Caldwell, Sidney L. “Sid”, 65, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at home. He was born May 28, 1944 in Thomas, Oklahoma to Russell L. “RL” and Clara Marvene (Roberts) Caldwell, the second of seven sons. He attended schools in and around Leoti, Kansas and Thomas, Oklahoma and graduated from Thomas High School. He was a great athlete, breaking many track records, and played on the 1961 All-State football team. He was awarded a football scholarship to attend and play college football at Oklahoma State University. Sid started his career with Dobbins Implement in Thomas, Oklahoma. In 1969, he continued his career with International Harvester, Inc./Case International for an additional thirty years, working in Dodge City, KS, Hutchinson, KS, Jonesboro, AR and Wichita, KS. He proudly owned and operated his own dealership, Caldwell Equipment Company in Wichita from 1993 to 2006. He presently worked for Straub International in Wichita as Vice President General Manager. Sid married his beloved wife Kathleen (Dougherty) Caldwell on July 23, 1982, in Wichita. He loved and enjoyed all of his children and grandchildren: son of Wichita, KS, Jeff (Martha) Linsner, Jennifer, Julie Kyle; daughter of Wichita, KS, Jannyce (John) Wallace, Bryce, Jennifer, Amie, Tracey Todd; daughter of Monroeville, AL, Angela (Sammie) Carter, Trey, Max Cal; daughter of Lucedale, MS, Monica (Nick) Byrd, Zane, Jack Ella; daughter of Jonesboro, AR, Jennifer (Randy) Slaughter, Austin, Logan, Addison Mack; plus six great grandchildren. Other survivors: mother, Marvene Caldwell of Conroe, TX, father-in-law, Delwin Dougherty of Wichita, KS, brothers, Larry (Sandie) Caldwell of Galveston, TX, Darrel (Jody) Caldwell of Conroe, TX, Tyler (Martha) Caldwell of Liberty, TX, and Rodney (Trinna) Caldwell of Watonga, OK, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell L. “RL” Caldwell, twin brothers, Phillip Jay Caldwell and Mitchell Kay Caldwell, and mother-in-law, Mollie Dougherty. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 15, from 7-9 p.m. at Downing Lahey Mortuary West, 10515 West Maple, Wichita, KS. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16, at RiverWalk Church of Christ, 225 N. Waco St., Wichita, KS, conducted by Minister Rick Cline. Burial will be in Wichita in Wichita Park Cemetery. Our memories and love for this great man will last forever. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Sedgwick 4-H Achievement Foundation, 7001 W. 21 St. N., Wichita, KS 67205 or RiverWalk Church of Christ, 225 N. Waco St., Wichita, KS 67202.
Visitation with the family, 7:00-9:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 15, Downing Lahey Mortuary West
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Dear Kathy, only today, July 20, 2009, we received Barbara’s message about Sid’s sudden death. We are so sorry for you and your families. We do remember Sid as a wonderful person to be around with and often think about the time we met both of you in Wichita more or less 25 years ago. Those are happy memories for us. We wish you a lot of strength to bear the sadness and lonelyness that suddenly came upon you. With our love and deepest sympathy, Louis and Tine Jackson-van der Veer, Amsterdam, Holland
Sid was a friend of the equipment dealer association and was always helpful when asked to do something for the industry. He will be missed.
Sid was truly a great guy. I worked for him at Case Power at Hutch and Pratt. He was very good at what he did and was a great mentor in my career. He will be missed.