A memorial service for James Edward (Ed) Dorssom, 68, Lawrence, will be 1 pm Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will take place from noon to service time.
He died February 17, 2017, at his home.
Ed was born January 6, 1949, in Atchison, KS, the son of Charles Donald and Virginia Ruth Alban Dorssom.
He graduated from Atchison County Community High School on May 23, 1967. Ed served in the United States Army from 1973-1976. He graduated from Pittsburg State University in May of 1978. After graduation Ed taught Industrial Arts at Basehor/Linwood Schools for ten years. He later went on to work in the console shop at Reuter Organ Company from 1989-2013.
Ed married Martha Valentine on August 5, 1972 in Clay Center, KS, she survives of the home.
Other survivors include his daughter Erin Roberts (Scott), Lawrence; two sons Charles Dorssom (Ashley), Manhattan, KS, Adam Dorssom, Lawrence; four brothers Harold Dorssom (Lou Ann), Lincoln, NE, Bob Dorssom (Freda), Lancaster, KS, Dave Dorssom (Dyna), Warrensburg, MO, Steve Dorssom (Joyce), Praire Village, KS; one sister Mary McQuillen (Roy), Smithville, MO; seven grandchildren Ryan, Jackson, Luke, Henry Roberts, Stella, Vera, James Dorssom.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions made to LMH Oncology Department or Grace Hospice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
I consider myself to be very lucky to have called Ed my friend. He was my mentor at Reuter; treating me with patience and respect. In my time there he shared with me an enormous amount of woodworking knowledge. I will always remember his dry humor, his big smile and his great laugh. I value his friendship and my memories of him. I will miss him very much.
My deepest condolences to his wonderful family. He always spoke very highly of you all.
Martha, my thoughts are with you and your family. Give everyone a hug.
Sincere Condolences To The Dorssom Family,
May your sadness be comforted and your broken heart mended, by the tender mercy that God Almighty provides. Through heartfelt prayer, you can experience, “the peace of God that excel all thought.” Philippians 4:7. With Heartfelt Regret,
Dear Martha and Family, I am so very sorry to learn about your loss. I wanted to contact you, but I don’t know how. I know how much you all loved Ed from our days at LaPetite, and my heart aches for you. Please know you are in my prayers. Martha, if you feel up to it, please contact me sometime.
To: Martha, Erin, Charlie & Adam,
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of Ed. He was a great friend & co-worker and will be sadly missed. We cherish the fond memories we had with him and pray that the good Lord will keep him in his care.
Sincere sympathies to the Dorssom Family. I, too, was good friends with his sister Mary and we always loved being at Marys house around her family. Mary, sympathies to you.
I was shocked to read of Jim’s death in the Atchison paper. My condolences to all of his family. A grade ahead of me in school from Lancaster to Effingham and a neighbor as well. Jim Ed as we called him played guitar in the band we had after high school for about a year. A neat guy, I will cherish his memory and wish his family God’s grace and blessing.
Very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I took shop classes with him and really enjoyed him as a football coach during our winning season in 1979-80. I have very fond memories of his smile, humor and genuine concern for those around him. You will be in my prayers.
My heart goes out to the Dorssom family in the passing of Jim. As a good friend of Mary’s growing up. Our late night laughter was often a bother to Mary’s older brothers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed being one of the first girls in his shop classes and cheering on his wrestlers.
Kerry Jones Chaffin
LHS Class of ’83
Ed was awesome …always there to help. Proud to know and work with him.
Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family.
R. I. P. Coach Fast Eddie. You will be missed. You shop class was always fun. You Will Be Missed. We had many laughs in your class and on the football field you taught me alot. Duck.
Martha and Family,
Prayers to comfort you & memories to hold dear.
Your husband, father and grandfather was a kind man with a loving heart, always ready to help.
May you be comforted with Gods arms.
I didn’t know this guy but Adam (his son) is someone whom I’ve really looked up to and if this man raised this son then that has too be a good man. Thank you Mr. Dorssom
Martha, I have been thinking of you and your children. Please know that I am wishing you well during this very difficult time. I wish I could find some healing words for you that will make this pain go away, however I can’t find any. Hang on to your family and friends for support and keep that beautiful head of yours up.
So sorry for you loss. I attended Linwood High and what I remember was his big smile. Prayers for peace and comfort during this time.
So sorry for you loss. I attended Linwood High and what I remember was his big smile. Prayers for peace and comfort during this titem.
Martha:
Loving thoughts and prayers and friend hugs being sent your way.
Our family was a neighbor to the Dorssoms — Charley and Virginia and their children — near Lancaster, Kansas. My younger brother, Rick, counted Jim (as we called him) as one of his best friends. We remember all of the Dorssoms fondly, and grieve for Jim’s passing. We share your sorrow for this untimely loss.
Martha , my deepest sympathy
Mr. Dorssom saved me from a fate worse than death when he let me into his metals class to escape the evil home economics class well after the classes were closed. Thank you, Ed. Ride that Motoguzzi! Catch you on the flip side!
To a great teacher and coach. He was such a nice and polite person. Prayers go out to all his family and friends. God bless all
Mr. Dorssom was always so nice to everyone. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family God Bless
Martha, our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. My husband and I worked with Ed at Basehor-Linwood for many years. He was one of the nicest people I knew. All students and staff
thought highly of him.
Dear Martha, Erin, Adam and Charlie – Such sadness for your and all who knew Ed. Our prayers and with you all.
Martha and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. You are all loved and I pray that you feel that love in a palpable way now and always!
Lisa
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Dorssom was a great person.
So sorry to hear. I think Mr. Dorssom was loved by all of his former students. Prayers to his family!
I am so, so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing and for your family’s loss. I taught with Ed at Basehor-Linwood. I remember him as very kind, patient, and funny, too. My very best to you.
Martha, I am very sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. God Bless you and your family.
Martha and family, my heartfelt sympathy to you all from Greg and I.
Martha, thinking of you and praying for you and your family. May God comfort you.
Martha my thoughts are with and your family. Hold on to all those wonderful memories through the years. Ed loved you and his family dearly.
Marty, our hearts go out to you and your family.