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Jacqueline Waitt Obituary
June 11, 2023
Wichita, Kansas - Jacqueline "Jackie" Waitt, 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died Sunday, June 11, 2023. Rosary will be at 9:30 am, Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 17, 2023, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The service will be live streamed through the church's YouTube page. Preceded in death by her husband, George "Dordie" H. Waitt, Jr.; daughter, Mary Melissa Waitt; parents, Herrman and Lucille Kienzle; brother, Herrman Kienzle, Jr.; sister, Marianne Stenz. Survived by her sons, Rocky (Barbara) Waitt of Wichita, Chris Waitt of St. Cloud, MN, Pete (Susan) Waitt of Thornton, CO; grandchildren, Colin (Harry Waller) Waitt of London, England, Devin (Amber Veroman) Waitt of St. Cloud, MN, Graham Waitt of Minneapolis, MN, Andy Waitt, Ryn Waitt, both of Thornton, CO; great-grandchildren, Fionna and Finnley Waitt. Memorials have been established with: St. Vincent de Paul Society c/o St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 N. Stratford, Wichita, KS 67206; Rose Hill 9-11 Memorial, 1001 N. Rose Hill Rd., Rose Hill, KS 67133. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Maggie Stenz
June 17, 2023
I saw Jackie a lot when I was a kid and we always enjoyed her visits. I have a lot of fond memories of her from that time. She was my mom's younger (and only) sister and at that time she sewed my mom's nursing uniforms. I also remember her driving around in her Cadillac with her little poodles along for the ride. I moved away from Wichita after high school so didn't really see her much after that. She was often in Phoenix during the times I would visit Wichita. But a few times we were able to meet up and those visits were special and much appreciated. After my mom died, Jackie took my sisters and I, along with the spouses and kids, out to lunch so she could meet and talk to everyone. We all enjoyed her kindness and generous spirit. A few years after that, my sisters and I dropped by her house to say hi when I was in town for the weekend and I got a chance to ask a lot of questions about family history. She shared a lot of fun and interesting stories that I had never heard from my mom, so I was really glad to have that opportunity and glad that she was so open and happy to share with us.
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Kathy and Barry West
June 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
Richard D. Salyer
June 15, 2023
Prayers and condloences to the Waitt family.
Marilyn Weniger
June 14, 2023
Chris and family, I fondly remember your mother´s beautiful smile and conversations. In particular, she warmly shared her motherly love, memories, and pride when she spoke of you. Her family was her greatest treasure.
May Peace by with You,
Marilyn
Becky Fitts Mason
June 14, 2023
Rocky and family. My family and your family go way back. The friendship that our parents had and our friendship with you is ever lasting. May the soul of the faithfully departed rest in peace.
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Rosary
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St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
KS
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17
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
KS
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