Tom Orr

tom orr
Orr, Tom, 83, retired manufacturing representative, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010. The Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 25 with the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 26, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Marianne (Riedel) Orr; children, Dr. Susan Orr of Atchison, KS, Sarah Sanburn (Jack) of Valley Center, KS, Reverend Sherman A. Orr of Wichita, Samantha Roy (Paul) of Meriam, KS, and Sydney Costello (Jim) of Colwich, KS; brother, Duncan H. Orr of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Bridget, Becky, Philip and Anna Costello. Memorials have been established with The Lords Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, 67214 and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 Stratford, Wichita, 67206. Downing Lahey Mortuary East. The Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 25 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

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  1. Susan, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know of our prayers for you and your family. May his soul rest in peace.

  2. Very sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. It was an honor to consider him a friend. Sincerely, Larry Guthrie Precision COil Spring

  3. Dear Marianne and family, So sorry to hear Tom has passed. Think of you many times especially this past year. Remember all the good times of the past will help you as it has me I am sure. My family sends their condolances.

  4. Tom was a fine gentleman and a good friend. I especially remember the day at Crestview CC when Tom was my partner and I made him really happy when I birdied the last 4 holes on the South Course to win our match and shoot even Par (71). Our opponents that day were Jim Dawson and Stan Kraus. Enjoy your heavenly stay, Tom.

  5. We are so sorry for your loss and send our prayers and sympathy in this difficult time. May he rest in peace. JC and Paula (Gile)Trybus and Family

  6. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Wishing you God’s peace. Julie and Tom Severs and family

  7. Mrs. Orr, Susan, Sherman, Sarah, Sam, and Syd…..My second childhood family. I’m sorry for your loss and wish I could join you this morning in the celebration of your husband and father. I didn’t see the announcemnet until last evening and was unable to rearrange my schedule this morning. I will be there in spirit and praying. Susan, please contact me. I did receive your Christmas card, just busy chasing Autumn and Nash with all their sports activities….seems like mama never has time for much of anything else. God Bless and I love and miss you all. Lisa Hill

  8. Fr. Orr – I am so sorry about your dad, it is hard losing a father of the family. I pray for you and your family, that you can accept and know that he is with God. You have always been a great person. I remember when you were at Christ the King – (My son Victor and family are in your parish and so is My grandson Chris and wife Rachel.) Thank you for all your work in the church – it is a blessing. Eleanor Chavez(CTK)


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