James Nicholas "Nick" Roark

James Nicholas Roark (Nick) was born in Wichita on April 11th, 1945, to Jean and Miriam Roark. He passed away on August 6th, 2025.
Nick is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bonnie Roark, his siblings Bobbie Jean Miller and Dale Roark, and his children Shaun Roark, Heather McKim, and Jill Roark. He will also be missed by his eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Terry.
Nick earned bachelor's and master's degrees in chemistry from Wichita State University. He worked as a metallurgist and held the role of President at Arrow Laboratory, Inc.
Nick was active for many years in the choir and as a youth group leader at Woodland United Methodist Church. He avidly worked with his hands, building furniture, the family house and barn, model airplanes, and a garden railroad. He loved music and played the trumpet, guitar, and piano up until his last days. He also loved animals, riding bicycles, and spending time in nature.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 11th at 2 pm at Woodland United Methodist Church, 1100 W 15th St N, Wichita, KS 67203. Contributions in Nick's name can be made to the Andover Augusta Rail Trail Initiative, redbudtrail.org/donate-today.