James H. Blackwell

In Memorial

James H. Blackwell, 76, Gardner, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009, at home.

 

James was preceded in death by his parents William H. and Frances (Kaiser) Blackwell, and one brother Donald Blackwell. Survivors include his wife Doris of the home, four sons James M. ( Stacy) Blackwell, Olathe, Kansas; Kenneth L. Blackwell, Boca, Mexico; W. Thomas Blackwell, Desoto, Kansas; Richard A. Blackwell, Desoto, Kansas; and one grandson Ryan Blackwell.

 

James hobbies include fishing, hunting, and bowling. He also coached little league baseball for many years in the Olathe area along with playing on an adult team until the age of 60.  James was a member of American Legion Post #153, Eagles Lodge Post #700, and the Carpenters Local Union #714 for over 50 years.

 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a youth sports association of donor’s choice or the Alzheimer’s Association.

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

 Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m.  Wednesday, February 4, 2008 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 5, at Olathe Cemetery, Olathe, Kansas.

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Posted by Obituaries on January 31, 2009     8 Comments

Messages of Condolence

  1. Richard/Rita Farmer on February 2nd, 2009 6:32 pm

    Doris,
    We send you and all your family our sincere sympathy.

  2. Byron Hurley on February 4th, 2009 5:33 am

    Doris and family, I offer my condolences. I am sorrowed by the lose. Jim was a great guy.

  3. CHRISJOHN FAMILY on February 4th, 2009 10:32 am

    MRS. BLACKWELL AND FAMILY,
    THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY FROM
    OURS. WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF MR. BLACKWELL AND YOUR FAMILY. REMEMBER AND EMBRACE ALL THE GOOD TIMES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP.
    THE CHRISJOHN FAMILY

  4. Small Wonders Preschool on February 4th, 2009 11:55 am

    We were sorry to hear of the death of James. We have fond memories of “grandpa” bringing Ryan and picking him up from preschool. We wanted you to know we are thinking of you and praying for your family.
    With Love,
    Beth, Leslie, and Debbie

  5. Connie Briar on February 4th, 2009 6:05 pm

    Mrs Blackwell and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Blackwell,
    He was a nice man. My thoughts and prayers
    are with you and your family.
    Sincerely.
    Connie

  6. Mark Hoover on February 4th, 2009 6:30 pm

    Ricky, Jimmy and Tom: Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

    Sincerely,

    Mark, Maria and family

  7. Brian Hartley on February 7th, 2009 6:37 pm

    Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

    Sincerely,
    Brian,Melinda,Bruce and Alice Hartley

  8. Joyce Hodge-Pusateri and Cathleen Green-Hodge on April 9th, 2009 8:31 am

    Please accept our deepest sympathies in the passing of James Blackwell. My mother, Cathleen Green-Hodge, daughter of Otto and Katie Green, Lenexa, has many happy memories of James and the wonderful Blackwell family in Kansas ~ never to be forgotten.
    Sincerely,
    Joyce Hodge-Pusateri
    and Cathleen Green-Hodge

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