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Amil Ablah Obituary
July 30, 2022
Wichita, Kansas - Amil J. Ablah was born in Wichita, Kansas to Nellie and Frank Ablah. He died on July 30, 2022 at 88 years.
Amil graduated from East High School in 1952. He attended the University of Kansas and Wichita State University and made many lasting friendships along the way.
In 1961, through mutual friends, Amil met a dental hygienist, Carol Robinson. They married in 1962 and were fortunate to spend the next sixty years together. They had two children. Amil adored having children and did anything he could to be a part of their lives â€" including driving to Minnesota in a blizzard to attend a father-daughter banquet.
Early in his career, he served in the Air Force Reserve and then joined the family business, the Ablah Hotel Supply, where he worked until 1986. After earning his real estate license, he joined his brother, Don, and two nephews at Classic Real Estate. Before long, his love of food service led him to join a physicist, Brian Clothier, to form TSI and invent warming devices for food delivery. He retired in 2016.
Amil is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Lucille (Milton) Barkett; and brother, George (Virginia) Ablah. Amil is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Andrew (Story) Ablah and Elizabeth Ablah; his brother, Don (Faith) Ablah; his grandchildren, Stella and Oscar; a beloved granddog; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Celebration of Life will occur at 11 am on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at College Hill United Methodist Church in Wichita, KS. The family would like everyone to be safe and requests you wear a mask. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed through the church's Facebook page. Lunch will follow the service. Burial will occur at 11:30 am on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Hill City, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lord's Diner or Meals on Wheels.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Susan & Jim Bachman
August 9, 2022
Amil approached the the world with open arms, a heartwarming smile, and and a sincere interest in the well being of each of us and our families. So glad we were able to have known him. God's peace to Carol, Elizabeth and Andrew.
Jon E Ehrsam
August 6, 2022
With Amil's passing, the world has lost a truly talented and nice man! My thoughts and prayers are with Carol and his family.
steve pratt
August 5, 2022
Amil, you are a kind and gentle soul. you were a gracious man and you welcomed me into your home and family virtually the day i moved in next door. you will be missed.
Aimee Tabor
August 5, 2022
I had the privilage to live in their carriage house on Belmont in the early 2000s. It was a crazy time for me and the beautiful house and yard were an amazing sanctuary. Much later after they had moved, I've had the chance to work on the property and continue to enjoy the the good memories of a family and space that I loved.
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Gloria Hamil
August 5, 2022
During the 1980s, I had the privilege of working with Amil, Don and Lucille. I have many good memories of these special people. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Carol, Andrew and Elizabeth.
Harry Simpson
August 4, 2022
Rest Amil, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Air Force Reserves.
Garry Neel
August 4, 2022
Was honored to know Amil. He was a wonderful person and a good friend.
He´ll definitely be missed by all who knew him. Rest well, my friend.
Jack McInteer
August 3, 2022
Amil was always a great and fun friend. His presence will be missed in Wichita.
Randy Ecker
August 3, 2022
Safe Journey My friend. You will be remembered and missed. My prayers are for your family.
Gaylene Weathers
August 2, 2022
Amil was much more than my boss for over 18 years, he was a wonderful friend. So many memories of Amil. Heartbroken over the loss of Amil.
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Cathy McClain
August 2, 2022
What a wonderful, giving gentleman. I was blessed to have known Amil.
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Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Hill City, KS
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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
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