Funeral Services for Archie Jameson, 97, Lawrence, will be 1 pm, Sat., April 22, 2023, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-1. Graveside to follow at Eudora City Cemetery.
He died April 18, 2023, at his home.
Archie was born the son of David & Pearl Jameson on June 4th, 1925, in Pittsburg, Kansas. He attended Pittsburg schools and graduated with the class of 1942 from Pittsburg Senior High.
He moved to Eudora and worked at Sunflower Plant then married Doris Bohnsack on January 1st, 1947. In 1959 he founded Jameson Oil Company as a petroleum distributor for Phillips 66 company and, later, Conoco until his retirement in 1982. At that time he started the Jameco Accordion Service where he became nationally known for buying, selling, and repairing accordions. He was an accomplished player and entertained locally. He was a member of the Don Lipovac Accordion Club Band of Kansas City.
Archie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence. Past charter member of Eudora Lions club, Eudora CPA organization, board of directors of the Kansas Oil Marketers Association. He was also a past member of the Benevolent Order of the Elks in Lawrence and a 72+ year member of the Eudora I.O.O.F Lodge #42.
Doris preceded him in death on July 29th, 2005. He was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Jameson, Lawrence, in 1999, and three brothers Charles, Melvin and Earl.
Survivors include a son Jay Jameson, Lawrence, two grandchildren Jim Jameson and wife Anissa, Deneise Ousdahl and husband Chris, three great grandchildren and one brother Allen.
The family of Archie suggests memorial contributions made to Midland Hospice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
I loved visiting with Arch!
I bought HIS Excecier big box MIDI accordion in 1998.
I was one of the original members of the Elders Celtic Rock Band!
Arch always scolded me about playing it to hard. I still have it if anyone is interested. I am 67 years old. God Bless Archie!
I met Archie back in the early 2000’s, when I took my first accordion to him to fix and tune, He was a wealth of knowledge. We would speak about music and he would offer advice to me on playing styles and chording. He would share stories of his gigs with me. Sometimes when I was in Lawrence ( I live in Topeka) I would stop by just to visit with him just to enjoy his company, He was such a great man and I was very blessed that I got to know him. Rest in Peace my dear friend.
I was going through papers of my partner who recently passed, and I found a receipt for an accordion he bought from Arch in 1990. We still have that accordion, I love it and was playing earlier today. RIP Arch from Joe and I.
So sorry to hear that Arch has passed. Such a great guy. Loved every opportunity to talk with him.
I really only knew Arch thru my dear friend Jay – but my daughter got to meet Arch in person and he made a space in her heart that will always be there. WOW – what a gift that was. He will be missed but not forgotten as he made spaces in many hearts everyday of his life. WOW again – it doesn’t get much better than that. Jay bless you my friend and thanks for being my friend.
Jay and your family, Sending healing to each one.. Jay. although I never met your dad.. I remember the stories you shared about his love for accordions, his love for travel with you.. May he always Rest In Peace
I first met Arch some twenty years ago when he serviced the accordion I had played as a child. Over the years I visited his home and workshop many times as he repaired and tuned my instruments, two of which I bought from him. Sometimes I just went over to visit, and we would talk about his playing with Don Lipovac and I would watch him work. He enjoyed listening to me playing the instruments he had for sale. I will miss his wealth of knowledge, his easy-going humor but most of all his friendship.
Archie will be so greatly missed, he was a very kind and lighthearted man. I’ll never forget how much joy he had showing me his collection of accordions and guitars. It was an honor to have such a wonderful grand-uncle.
Condolences to the entire Jameson Family. I loved going over to Archie’s and head down to the accordion shop. I learned something every time I talked with him. Thanks Arch! You will be by missed.
I’m so glad I got to meet Archie see his wonderful accordion collection. A friend took me there in the nineties and I bought my red accordion which I still play. It was so much fun to hear Archie’s stories about playing music in a band. What a nice man he was. Condolences to his family.
Archie Jameson delivered fuel. I remember him visiting with my parents Lyle & Louise Weeks at their farm near Eudora. He was a respected person by everyone who knew him. My classmate, Don Bohnsack just died and now Archie Jameson, who had married Doris Bohnsack, has died. Two fine men who made a difference to many by their integrity, faith, and goodness. I will remember your father as a person who my parents called friend. Elizabeth Weeks Woods
I was fortunate to cross paths with Archie when I was looking for an accordion for our grandson, Sam 2 years ago. As we were visiting and looking over the instruments, I realized I had known his son, Larry back in the day. What a knowledgeable man, so kind and encouraging. He even gave me some beginning sheet music for Sam. I will treasure the short but sweet interactions we shared. You were a bright spot in my life. Rest in peace.
Prayers and comfort to you Jay. Thinking of your family.
Mr. Jameson was a dear man. I always had the best conversations with him when he serviced my accordion. He will be missed.