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Luey Bornheim Obituary
Memorial services for Luey R. Bornheim, 69, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with the Rev. Angela Lowe officiating. Luey died Monday, Apr. 8, 2013, at his home.
He was born Aug. 14, 1943, in Denison, Tex., the son of Luey William Jr. and Martha Frances Smith Bornheim. He attended Lawrence schools, and graduated from Lawrence High School. He had been employed at Hallmark Cards, Dillon's, and had owned a motel in Hutchinson before hiring on with the Lawrence School District as a Warehouse Supervisor, retiring in 2004 after 20 years of service. He was a member of KASBO, the Lawrence Corvette Club, coffee groups, and a past member of Wheelsport Motorcycle Club. Luey enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, motorcycles, and drag racing.
He married Judy K. Avery on Aug. 19, 1962 in Lawrence. They later divorced. He married Eloise Smith on Nov. 24, 1997, in Las Vegas. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Dawn Thompson and husband Gregg, Salem, Ore.; a step daughter, Mischa Bell and husband Chris, Lawrence; a step son, Rich McCart and wife Jennie, Parker, Colo.; three brothers, Jack Bornheim and wife Judy, Colbert, Okla., Jerry Bornheim, Colbert, Okla., and Rickie Frame and wife Vickie, Nevada City, Calif.; a sister, Paulette Hathaway and husband Ted, Midvale, Idaho; and 8 grandchildren, Tyler Pracht, Teal Collins, Trevin Thompson, Allison, Aspen, and Jackson McCart, Aeron Stokes, and Lexy Bell.
The family will receive friends following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, or the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044 Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Luey Bornheim
John Pracht
April 11, 2013
Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Luey was a wonderful person to be around, we will miss him.
Dea Posik (Newman)
April 11, 2013
So sorry to hear of Louie's passing. I remember Eloise when you and Louie found each other. So glad you had so many years together. Louie had been a friend of my brother's in the past. Louie and I had stories to share of his times with my brother. I bought his motorcycle jacket and chaps back in 2001. Everytime I wear those chaps I think of Louie. Remember the memories and let God wrap you in His arms through this time of loss. Love Dea(Newman) Posik
American Heart Association
April 11, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Ronna (von Knorring) Rees
April 10, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Eloise and Dawn. What a great guy.. that Luey! I'm so glad to have known him. He touched many lives and won't be forgotten. May the many wonderful memories you have of him help you at this sad time. Hugs to you both!
Jack&Lynn Bornheim
April 10, 2013
Dawn&Eloise,we are so sorry to hear about Luey,all the Bornheim's family send their love, Jack,Judy,Rhonda,Jerry,Norma,&Linda.
Kathy and Dale Johnson
April 10, 2013
Eloise and Family,
I am heart broken about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy J
Laurie 'Wilson' Erskin
April 10, 2013
Dawn I just want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts. This time is hard, I know, but you are from strong stock and your father was proud of you. Hope you find some kind of comfort in knowing that we are all praying for you.
April 10, 2013
Dawn & family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your precious father. May
God hold you and your entire family in his arms as you grieve. You all are in my thoughts & prayers at this most difficult time.
With deepest empathy! Betty Currie
ED & Margie Hackett
April 10, 2013
So sorry to hear of Luey's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Margie & Ed Hackett
Paulette Hathaway
April 10, 2013
In my heart you will always be with me. Love Paulette and Ted
Terri Morgan
April 10, 2013
Eloise and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Luey will be missed by all. He was a good friend.
April 10, 2013
So sorry to hear of Luey's passing. Eloise my heart, prayers, and thoughts go to you! Linda Gudenkauf
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