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Gerald Grosdidier Obituary
Gerald "Jay" Grosdidier passed away peacefully at the Medicalodge Eudora on Friday, March 21, 2014 with his wife, Helen, by his side. A Rosary and visitation will be on Tuesday, March 25, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, at the Warren McElwain, Eudora Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 10:00 am at the Holy Family Catholic Church at 820 Birch Street in Eudora. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery.
Jay was born January 18, 1917 in Eudora, the son of Albert and Clara (Schehrer) Grosdidier, the eldest of seven children. He was preceded in death by his son Ronnie, and siblings Herbert, Rosemary, Arthur, Bernard, and Magdalene. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Helen Lorraine (Taylor), his sister Arlene Krizman (Richard), his sons Kenneth (Connie Lovsky), and Don (Mary), and daughter-in-law Marilyn Lindeen (Bob), sister-in-laws Mary and Agnes, six grandchildren Chris (Fran), Steve, Matt, Jennifer (Miles Neiffer), Catherine, and Megan, five great-grandchildren Haley (Nate Ward), Claire, Zach, Noah, Karter, and Kaden, and one great-great-grandchild Parker.
Throughout his life Jay was involved in agriculture. He farmed and raised cattle in Douglas County, and was the longtime proprietor of the Kaw Valley Implement Company, a Ford Tractor dealership in Lawrence. He was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora.
The family suggests memorials in Jay's name for the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Holy Family Catholic Church building fund, Trinity In-Home Health Care, or the Eudora Schools Foundation.
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The Clobes'
March 26, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. May you feel God's comforting arms around you.
March 26, 2014
Don, Mary and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold the memories of your father and grandfather close to your heart.
May God grant you peace.
Lois and Fred Mersmann
The Katzfey Family
March 26, 2014
We are deeply saddened by the news of Jay's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chris and Theresa Abel & family
March 25, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Grosdidier family during this difficult time. May your hearts be filled with the memories of a wonderful man.
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Brady & Trudy Anshutz
March 25, 2014
Wonderful wonderful Jay Bird. Rest in peace my dear man. Much love to all your family.
Melva Triplett
March 25, 2014
Don and Mary-- Death is a pain no one can heal Life is a memory no one can steal
March 24, 2014
I'm very sorry for your loss. I always think of Jay laughing and joking with my Dad at church.
Kim Hamlin
Ron & Robin Abel
March 23, 2014
Jay, you were such a wonderful gift to the Eudora Community. Your gracious gifts will be missed by us all.
Ann Basel
March 23, 2014
We are so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. You are in our prayers. The Breithaupt's, Basel's an Shutt's
March 22, 2014
Mr Jay will be very missed! He was a very sweet & kind person. We feel as though part of the family has gone, but not forgotten. He and Mrs Helen have been very special to Eddie and I. We will sadly miss him.
Gods Blessings Always,
Eddie and Cathy Reid
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