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Jami Bickhard Obituary

Bickhard, Jami Janiece, departed our world March 18, 2011. She was born March 25, 1965. Survivors: parents Jack and Ruby Bickhard of Jay, Oklahoma; siblings: Mark Bickhard, Coopersburg, PA, Tena Roskam, Wichita, KS, Conn Bickhard, Wichita Falls, TX, Matt Bickhard, Derby, KS, and Allison Ebberts, Shawnee, KS; nieces, Emily Roskam, Kari Bickhard, Hannah Bickhard, Lianna Bickhard, Mati Bickhard, Kennedy Ebberts; nephews, Austen Roskam, Kyle Bickhard, Jack Bickhard, Jake Bickhard; great-nephews Nicholas and Jonathan Roskam. Jami graduated from Andover High School in 1983 and had a BS in Business Management from Friends University. She worked for over a decade at Boeing Wichita as a material processor and expeditor. Jami developed and managed her own landscape business for homeowners in the Wichita area. She loved her pets and wherever she lived, always found homes for strays when she couldn't adopt them herself. She enjoyed sports as a spectator and a participant. Nature and its inhabitants were an important part of her life. She will be greatly missed for her compassion and love for all God's creatures. Memorial services in Wichita, KS will be announced at a later time. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 24, 2011 in Antwerp, Ohio. Services are under the direction of the Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove, OK. Memorial contributions may be made to your local Humane Society or Good Shepherd Hospice in Grove, Oklahoma, in care of the funeral home. Go to www.honoringmemories.com. for online condolences.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Mar. 23, 2011.

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Lucy Milller Scoverski

July 30, 2011

The things I remember most about Jami are her big beautiful eyes, her laugh, and her tremendous love for animals. Even after I moved to Seattle, Jami and I kept in touch for quite sometime. I was extremely flattered when she told me that she felt I knew her better than most people who had known her all her life. Her biggest desire in life was to be loved and fully accepted by her friends and loved ones. (Don't we all?) She was, as my dad says, "Good people". I WILL see her again sometime, and I know right where I will find her - she'll be where all the animals are.

To her family...I'm sorry I wasn't there for her in the last few years...she was in my thoughts more than any of you could know. I hope life was treating her kind before she left this world...and I hope you all are left with only the good memories of this truly unique lady.

Tena Roskam

May 1, 2011

Jami's celebration of life service will be June 11th in Wichita, KS. I hope to meet all of her friends who can come and help me remember my baby sister.

Judy Trageser

April 1, 2011

Jami will never be forgotten. She had an aura of joy that she took everywhere with her, and she always left some of the joy behind.

Theresa Trageser Hernandez

March 31, 2011

I'm so sorry to read about this. Jami and I used to spend hours ever day playing with those little plastic zoo animals on the front porch. First we'd take turns choosing he animals and then we'd draw homes for them with chalk. Some of my fondest childhood memories were of playing with Jami and those animals. You were loved dearly and will be missed by so many.

Jiim Trageser

March 31, 2011

Growing up with Jami and Matt in Ohio was pure joy - they were always ready to try anything, and "can't" wasn't even in her vocabulary. I guess some summers I spent as much time at the Bickhard house as my own. Godspeed, Jami.

Scott Clay

March 26, 2011

Your beautiful smile and wonderful laugh will be missed. Rest in peace Jami. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Carolyn Braun (Smith)

March 24, 2011

To the Bickhard family, please accept my deepest sympathies. Memories of Jami have been on my heart for several weeks. May God wrap you in comfort and strength, and surround you with loving friends today. I always remember Jami's sweet face and ready smile. I'll keep all of you in my prayers.

Jeff Chambers

March 24, 2011

Rest in peace Jami. I remember your smile and laugh. Thoughts and prayers with your loved ones.

Stephanie Lacquement

March 23, 2011

Jamie was a great friend growing up with. We had a lot of fun together through our teenager years.Some of my fondest memories with Jamie was how kind she and her family were. My Grand Lake memories are treasured by me. You all taught me how to ski. I'll miss my dear friend. You are all in my prayers forever. Love, Stephanie

Rebecca Caliendo

March 23, 2011

Jamie was a very energetic and happy person. I have alot of great memories of her and will miss her love for life! My thoughts and prayers are with her family as they go through this difficult time! God Bless you Jami we will always love ya lady!!

Jay Strother

March 23, 2011

I remember Jami and the good times we had playing in the neighborhood. She was always so creative -- and we loved playing with the Fisher Price Little People barn. I have not seen her since high school, but I thought of her often as my kids played with the same toys. Your family is in my thoughts.

March 23, 2011

Jack and Ruby: We are very sorry to read of Jami's death. It's been a long time since we have seen her but we certainly remember her energy and love for sports. We will be praying for you and the family, that the wonderful memories you have with Jami, will surround you with comfort in your grief and that you will call on Him to be your strength.
Blessings,
Bob and Mary George

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