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James Harry "Jim" Lythgoe

James Harry "Jim" Lythgoe obituary, Wichita, KS

James Lythgoe Obituary

Lythgoe, James Harry "Jim," passed away May 11, 2012. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at East Heights United Methodist Church. After graduating from Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, Jim had a 36 year career with DuPont before he retired and moved to Wichita to be with his family. In his retirement he enjoyed golfing, wood-working, gardening, and loved attending his grandchildren's activities. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Florence Lythgoe, of Gouldsboro, PA, and a sister, Joanne Shaller, of Mt. Home, PA. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughters, Carolyn Hobble and Trish Calvert (Kent), all of Wichita; son, Jim (Tracey), of Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren, Daniel and Katie Hobble, Annie and Claire Calvert, Trevor and Meghan Lythgoe. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas, 67218, and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 300 North Main, Wichita, Kansas, 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from May 13 to May 14, 2012.

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Cookie Dorland

May 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

M. Johnson

May 14, 2012

In your sadness, may there be hope... In your thoughts, may there be peace... In your heart, may there be healing. My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one.(Psalms 55:22)

Kelly Gillespie

May 14, 2012

Dear Carolyn and Family, I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that I am thinking of you and that I care. Every Blessing, Kelly

Lori Morrow

May 14, 2012

Carolyn and Trish and the kiddos- I am so sorry for your devasting loss. Your dad was a great guy and I know you will miss him! I am so glad he moved to Wichita and got to spend so much time with you all there! It was a great gift he gave you. We will all be praying for you and are sorry we can't be there to comfort you. Lori Morrow and family.

The Hantla family

May 13, 2012

Jim was such a good "friend in faith" to Luke. We are so thankful for his friendship and cherish the great memories.

Ursula Swanson

May 13, 2012

Dear Carolyn, Trish and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will keep both him and you all in my prayers.
Sincerely, Ursula Swanson

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