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Christopher H. Orwick
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Christopher Orwick Obituary
Previously published in The Courier-Journal
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Jennifer Elbert
August 30, 2005
Hope, Emily, & Lindsey,
You are family to Brienna and me! And even though 4 months have now past he is never far from our thoughts. We miss him and love him! We know that he is watching over us and keeping us all safe!
Julie Stieren
August 12, 2005
Dear Chris,
We all miss you so terribly much. Today would have been your 10th wedding anniversary. I know how much you loved our daughter, Hope and she loved you as well. Please know that you were loved very much and we will never forget you. You are a part of everyday still. I can hardly be alone for a minute that I don't remember all of the fun we had and how you could tell the best jokes. Emily and Lindsey talk about you everyday and are starting school next week. You would have been proud of Lindsey when she blew the candle out on her 5th birthday cake. That was a milestone for her and I think she had a little help from heaven. I felt a breeze when she puckered up and knew it was you. Watch over your three girls and ask God to bless them always. Emily looks for a cardinal bird everywhere she goes and is certain that is you there with her. God bless you and watch over you. We are taking Hope to dinner this evening and wish you could be there too. I know you are at peace now and God is holding you in his arms.
Love,
your mother in law
Julie
Judy Powell
May 25, 2005
Hope, Lindsay & Emily:
You girls are very special to all of us. Please know that we are here for you now and always. I will always see a glimpse of Chris in his daughters beautiful eyes....
We love you....Judy,Kevin,Jared and Thomas
Judy Powell
May 25, 2005
Sandy,Ronnie,Amy & Marty-
Thank you for allowing me to share your family. I will always cherish the dinner time tid-bits and Chris w/ "gerbal jaws". He lives on in all our memories and in all our hearts. I was so blessed and so proud to be his Aunt-
My heart to yours....Judy
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Sam Lawson
May 16, 2005
Ron, Sandy, Amy, Marty.....
Chris was such a better man than me. I love you all.
-Sam
Christian Aquilino
May 11, 2005
Hope - We are so sorry for your loss. Chris was a great guy! Please know that we are here for you and the girls if you need anything now and/or down the road. You all have been in our thoughts so much over the last few days and we are praying for all of you. We love you - Chris, Ryan, Juliano and Luca
Nikki
May 6, 2005
Hope, Em, and Lins,
My love and prayers go out to you and your family. There are many great memories that I have made with you and your family. I hope that even now if you are in need of a night out that you will call me and I would be more than happy to watch those wonderful girls of yours. Much love and many prayers.
Mike Fallon
May 5, 2005
Hope-You and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers. Chris was a great person who will be missed.
Love-Mike and Jenny
Thomas Hechmer
May 4, 2005
Dear Uncle Ron and Aunt Sandy, there are no words to express our sorrow at your great pain. It is unjust and beyond reason that life can deal such good people this enormous grief. Please know that you, Hope, Emily and Lindsay are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Tom and Marilyn Hechmer
Nina Garrett
May 3, 2005
Dear Sandy,
I was saddened to hear of the death of your son, Chris. I didn't get the chance to talk to him much, but I do remember his beautiful wife and daughters. It seems from the entries in this guest book that he was a wonderful person and will be remembered well by all who knew him. I am very sorry for your loss. It is always difficult to lose a child. Just remember, we are here if you need us, especially since we are right next door.
You and your family are in our prayers,
The Garrett's
Amy Jones
May 2, 2005
Hope, (and family), I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Amy Jones
Patti (Jones) Heitzman
May 2, 2005
Hope (and family),
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Shannon Staples (HOLLIGER)
May 2, 2005
Hope and family - I am so sorry for your loss - My family and I are thinking of you and the girls and you are in our hearts and our prayers.
Carl & Patsy Cecil
May 1, 2005
Hope,
We are sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and the girls.
All our Love and Prayers,
Carl & Patsy Cecil
Jennifer Cecil
May 1, 2005
Hope,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
All my love,
Jennifer Cecil
Tammy Markert
April 30, 2005
Hope, My Mom (On Atlanta Pkwy) told me about Chris. I only get the Sunday paper, so I looked in up on the CJ. I'm so sorry to hear about Chris. Please walk on down any Sunday night, and sit down with us. The girls can play on the swings and we can talk about the good things in life. My sympathies to all the family.
Gary & Mary Drechsel
April 30, 2005
To the Orwick family.
So sorry to hear of your families loss. I did not know Chris, but if he was like his father, he was a great gentleman. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless and comfort each and
everyone of you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy
Gary & Mary
Lisa Melton (Wheeler)
April 30, 2005
Orwick family:
It was such a blessing to have known Chris in high school. He was such a good person and so much fun to be around. He especially made cheering special and brought unity to the squad. Our prayers and thoughts our with you during this time of sorrow.
Greg and Lisa Wheeler
Kim Pratt (Shelby's Mom from dance)
April 29, 2005
Hey Hope, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and the girls during this time. God Bless you all.
Al and Brenda Blevens
April 29, 2005
Dear Orwick Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Love,
Travis, Kristen & Aiden Heckel
April 29, 2005
I just wanted to say how sorry my family is for your loss. Chris was always a good friend and we had some great times. It was only the night before his passing I was talking about him to my wife when we had to take our son to the ER. I told her about Chris and about his story from the CJ. I told her his little girl was a lucky child because I only remembered him as a caring soul and good person. My mom always saw him at Kroger's and she would always say how great of a person he was. He would always make his way over to her to say hello and ask about myself and Donnie. Your family are in our prayers.
Leslie Martin (Moore)
April 29, 2005
Dear Hope,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers!
Missy Padgett
April 29, 2005
Hope and the girls,(and Amy)
Bless you all and your family.
Please let me (us) know if there is anything you need, At home or from us at South Louisville peds. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Missy (Jon Niner)
Cheryl & Hannah
April 29, 2005
HOPE & FAMILY
IAM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND AND THE FATHER OF YOUR GIRLS MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL
LOVE CHERYL KAUFMAN & HANNAH HUGHES
Brooke Nelson
April 29, 2005
Sandy, Hope, Ron, Amy, Marty, and all of our family, I am so deeply saddened and sorry for our loss. Chris was such a good person in every way. You are all in my prayers and I hope God helps see you all through this horrific time.
Dana (Drechsel) Stout
April 29, 2005
Ron and Sandy,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during you time of need.
With sympathy,
Dana and Duane Stout &
Lance and Millie Drechsel
Stephen M. Briley
April 29, 2005
Coach, my prays and thoughts are with the Orwick family.
Jimmy and Julie Zoeller
April 29, 2005
Chris was such a dear man to us, and we will love and miss him always. Hope- you, Emily, and Lindsay also hold a special spot in our hearts, and we are always here for you guys- never forget that. We love you all.
Mike Kimzey
April 29, 2005
Sandy & Ron.. You were like second parents to me growing up... Amy, you were like a big sister.. Marty, you were like the little brother I never had.. I am sorry that time passes so quickly and we don't keep in touch more. I am so sorry for your loss. I love you all and you are in our prayers. Mike, Rebekah & Olivia Kimzey
April 29, 2005
Amy,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through your loss.
Deepest Sympathy from Your Friends at Genex
John Skaggs
April 29, 2005
Hope, I know you'll use all your spit-fire energy to get through this. "You're a mean man, Mr. Wonka."
Nancy Lawson
April 29, 2005
Sandy and Family - I am so sorry to hear about Chris. Sam and Chris were the best of friends at Butler. Chris was at my house so many times. He will be greatly missed.
Bart Larkin
April 29, 2005
Dear Hope, My sincere sympathy to you and the family. You are in my prayers esepcially these days.
Father Bart Larkin
Brent & Lora Kinberger
April 29, 2005
Hope & Girls,
We were so sorry to hear about Chris. We are here for you if you need us.
Love,
Brent, Lora & the boys
bob donoho
April 28, 2005
Sad and sorry for your loss. I feel your grief. Be it known, you are in alot of prayers. Bless all of you with love and hope. bob
Rose BOWMAN
April 28, 2005
Sandy and Julie, my prayers are with you during this very trying time. I didn't know Chris personally. But, I know each of you and some in your families. I know that you have a strong Christian faith. Trust that faith now. Please love and comfort each other with the love that only God can give. Your strength lies within His arms. Pray, pray, then pray some more. He's hears, and He sheds tears for you, and with you. Love you all.
Love, Rose
Rick & Tina Dages
April 28, 2005
Hope, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Rick, Tina, Makenzie and Chaz
Kelly (Mueninghoff) Smith
April 28, 2005
Dear Orwick family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My love and prayers go out to you.
Robert Clements
April 28, 2005
Hope and family,
I am deeply saddened at the news of your tragic loss. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Carl Fahringer
April 28, 2005
Ron, Sandy, Amy, and all,
I am so sorry to hear about Chris. I hadn't seen him in years but remember him as a fine young man at Butler.
All of you are in my prayers. Trust that the Good Shepherd will put Chris and all of you on His shoulders and carry you through this.
Stacy Book (Emmons)
April 28, 2005
Orwick family:
It's hard to believe it's been 16 years since we've left Butler, but I remember you all like it was yesterday! Michael and I were deeply saddened to hear the news of Chris. We'll keep all of you in our prayers during your difficult time.
BOB & KATHY MCDONALD
April 28, 2005
SANDY & FAMILY:
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY THE LOVE OF OTHERS HELP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Atria Stony Brook
April 28, 2005
Sandy,
You are still in our hearts and our prayers.
Stony Brook
Darlyne, Kathy, Faye, & Jimmy
Ruth Hans
April 28, 2005
Hope,
I am praying for you and your family. I cannot even imagine what you are going through right now, but please know I am thinking of you.
Shannon and Jody Meiman
April 28, 2005
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You All!
Shannon, Jody, Zach and Josh Meiman. (YMCA Soccer)
Beth Denham
April 28, 2005
Dearest Hope,
Tim and I send our love and prayers to you, Emily, Lindsay and all your family and friends. We have so many dear memories that we will cherish from our PreCana retreats and U of L football games. We will always remember his smile...We love you and we are here for you. Tim, Beth, Robbie, Rachel, Ellen and Audrey Denham
VICKI ZIEGLER (SINEGRA)
April 28, 2005
RON,SANDY & AMY,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I AM THINKING ABOUT YOU ALL. IF I CAN BE
OF HELP LET ME KNOW.
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Roy Finley
April 28, 2005
Dear Hope, Emily and Lindsey:
I love you all. I love Chris and will miss him very much. I remember playing lego's with Chris in Ms. Adams' 1st grade class almost 28 years ago--we would make space ships inspired by our favorite afternoon show-'Battle of the Planets/G-Force'. Then our weddings/superbowl parties/the flood/Mt. Carmel picnics/births of our kids. A month ago Chris and I were talking U of L sports at his home while both our kids played at our feet. Priscilla and I are just a call away. Thoughts, Love and Prayers.
Rick Chilton
April 28, 2005
Orwick Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you all.
The Chilton Family
Stephanie Kiser
April 28, 2005
Hope, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Emily & Lindsey!I've known Chris since high school and he was a wonderful person!God will see you through this and I know that you have many people who love you and the girls and they will continue to provide you with the love and support you will need!!God Bless Ron, Sandy, Amy & Marty too!!
SHERRY MCWILLIAMS
April 28, 2005
Hope,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your precious babies and your family. No words can help you now, but please know, the pain may never leave but God has gifted us with the strength to overcome and to go on, if nothing else for our children. Please know, that there are so many people praying for you all. You are on every prayer list I know of. I am here for you, let me know if I can do anything at all to help. The PTA will be bringing food to the funeral home. Your PTA family is here for you, Please don't hesitate to ask, it will be our honor to help.
Hope, I love you and I'm so sorry.
All My Love and Strength To You,
Your Babies and Your Family,
Sherry McWilliams
Brenda Duncan Blevins
April 28, 2005
Sandy and Ronnie:
My prayers are with you.
Love, Brenda
Christy and Andy Lochner
April 28, 2005
Hope, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and the girls.
Christy, Andy, Maddie and Noah Lochner (from YMCA soccer team)
Nancy Hansford
April 28, 2005
I was in Ron Orwick's class at Butler about twenty-five years ago.
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family.
May God's love and peace see you through.
Nancy Hansford (formerly "Dutschke")
Bernie & Kathy Schum
April 28, 2005
We will miss you. We love you for always. Our prayers are with you.
Lorie Ramey-Hendrix
April 28, 2005
Hope,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Lorie
Rick Eberenz
April 28, 2005
There are no words to say that would make our pain any less. I will miss Chris so much. I saw him a few days ago at his Dad's place. I was able to help him move a desk in to the house. I new it was a Blessing to see him and talk to him. I did not want it to be the last time. I can't think now. All I want now is to hugh his girls. All my Love Rick
Michael J. Book
April 28, 2005
Dear Orwick Family,
I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. I have known Chris and your family for many year and he will be greatly missed. If there is anything you need please call Stacy. I am currently in Kuwait and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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