James Pilch

1967 - 2020

BORN

1967

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Warren-McElwain Mortuary Lawrence Chapel

120 West 13th

Lawrence, Kansas

James Pilch Obituary

Services are pending for James "Jim" Alan Pilch II, 53, Lawrence, and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Jim died Sun., Aug. 9, 2020 at his home. warrenmcelwain.com

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Aug. 15, 2020.
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Lived with Jim during college and enjoyed many conversations with after he retired from the military. I will miss him greatly. My condolences.

Paul davis

Friend

August 22, 2020

Sorry for your loss and I will miss him greatly.

Ed Atchison

Friend

August 18, 2020

Jim, we never met in person, but our online visits about topics that were way over my head, gave me a glimpse into your highly intelligent mind. I'm sure we lost a great one. Thank you for your service to this country and the price it exacted upon you and your family. To his family: my sincere condolences for your loss.

Karen Gideon

Acquaintance

August 18, 2020

So sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Prayers to you all at this time.

Kimberly Stemmerman Shepard

August 18, 2020

I am so sorry to hear this. I met Jim way back in 1998 when I became the Unit Administrator for his Army Reserve Unit. Our unit was small so we really got to know each other. Jim was still in the unit when we went to Iraq in 2004. Unfortunately, while in Iraq I went to a different base to work and Jim stayed in Baghdad. He was a great Soldier. Sending hugs and prayers to Carter and the rest of Jim’s family.

Dena Stephenson

Military

August 17, 2020

I am very sorry for your loss

Fredrick Stebbins

Friend

August 17, 2020

I was very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I met Jim when he worked for my Dad, Dr. Roger Kaesler, in the Paleo Institute at KU. We remained friends and took the conceal and carry class together. Jim came to my cabin on Lone Star Lake on numerous occasions. I am very sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Jane Kaesler McCall

Jane McCall

Friend

August 17, 2020

Papa Pilch, I'm so sorry to read about your son's death. Be kind and gentle to yourself. Thinking of you. (Former client)

Verna

Friend

August 16, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sue Davis McDaniel

Family

August 16, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Valerie Foos

Friend

August 15, 2020

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