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Omar Orndorff Obituary
OMAR WARREN ORNDORFF
On Saturday, May 2, 2015. The beloved husband of Patty Orndorff; father of Susan (Jeff) Wong of Monument, CO, Charles (Lisa) Orndorff of Juneau, AK, Kevin Orndorff of San Francisco, CA, Jennifer Morgan-Frey (Jon) of Annapolis, MD, and Jeffrey (Kerri) Ogle of Edgewater, MD; brother of John (Phyllis) Orndorff of Star Tannery, VA; grandfather of Caleb Pearson, Briar and Hanna Morgan, Victoria and Kira Frey, Raegan and Riley Ogle and former husband of Maxine (Palmer) Gregory. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Warren's life from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at the family home. Interment will be private at a later date in Gravel Springs, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, 750 East Pratt St., Ste. 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 or the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. An online guestbook is available at:www.kalasfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Omar Orndorff
June Beard
May 19, 2015
Chère Patty,
Toutes mes condoléances les plus sincères, à vous et à votre famille. Vous êtes dans mes pensées.
Pat Fiedler (Chiari)
May 16, 2015
Patty & family....what a great guy!! Both Derek & Kirstin were very saddened to hear of Warren's passing and we shared many Hillsmere's swim team/Mr. Orndorff memories that we cherish. He touched many lives in numerous generations in such a positive way. You are in our thoughts & prayers -- big hugs.... Pat (Chiari) Fiedler
Brooke Douglass
May 15, 2015
Patty, I'm so glad I got to meet Warren and I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm here for you if you ever need someone to talk to.
Carol and Frank Skinner
May 14, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of WO's passing, and disturbed that illness kept us from seeing each other at least one more time. Like most longtime friends, our paths crossed intermittently,, and with each visit old memories and a great bond were always present. We plan to come to the house on Saturday to remind ourselves of how very lucky we were to have Warren in our lives for over a half a century of memories and friendship. We love him dearly, and all of the family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of both mourning and celebration for a man that truly loved life. He faced whatever came his way by sailing into the gale, and making it to the other side with everything important intact. His wit and smile will be sorely missed by all who knew him well, and those who had just a glimpse of this gentle giant. Carol and Frank Skinner
May 14, 2015
Patty:
Es tut mir so Leid. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Trautwein
Kevin Kiker
May 13, 2015
I was very blessed to be able to meet and spend time with Warren at Merlefest over the last few years. I will always cherish our friendship.
Peace be with you.
Terri Chambers-Cary
May 13, 2015
Maxine, Susan, Charlie, Kevin
I'm so sorry for your loss. I met Mr. Orndorff in 1973 when I began swimming on Maxine's swim team. I babysat many times. They treated me like family. Memories I hold dear to my heart. May God watch over you during this difficult time.
May 13, 2015
Patty, So very sorry for your loss.
Cathy O'Sullivan
Leigh Fleckenstein
May 13, 2015
Dear Patty,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ray Meyer
May 13, 2015
Patty,
I am sorry that Kathy and I will be unable to attend the memorial service. Warren was a great bear of a man who we will remember with a smile. May you and your family stay well.
Donna Baker
May 12, 2015
Chère Patty,
Mes sincères condoléances.
Toujours,
Donna Baker
Lin Blackman
May 12, 2015
Patty,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Lin Blackman
May 12, 2015
Patty,
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Larry and the gang at Empire
Jennifer Morgan-Frey
May 12, 2015
Words can't describe what a great man he was. The best Father ever.
Jeff Ogle
May 11, 2015
A great mentor, Father and person. Gone but never forgotten.
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