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James R. "Jim" Carriger, 1923-2011
Memorial services for Selma Marie Southard, 57, Lawrence were held at 10:00 a.
m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Mustard Seed Church. Inurnment followed
at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. She died November 12, 2010 at the University of
Kansas Hospital.
She was born March 8, 1953 the daughter of Theodore and Minnie Jane (Coleman)
Brown.
She worked as the Director for Douglas County Communications for 36 years. She
was a member of First Regular Missionary Baptist Church.
She married Arvie Winston Southard, Jr., on June 17, 1972 in Lawrence, Kansas.
He preceded her in death on January 8, 2009. Survivors include one son,
Christopher of Lawrence; her mother, Minnie “Jane” Lewis of Lawrence; two
sisters, Cheryl Brown of Lawrence; Belinda Brown of Richmond, Virginia and one
brother, Marty Brown of El Cajon, CA, aunts, uncles and cousins.
m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Mustard Seed Church. Inurnment followed
at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. She died November 12, 2010 at the University of
Kansas Hospital.
She was born March 8, 1953 the daughter of Theodore and Minnie Jane (Coleman)
Brown.
She worked as the Director for Douglas County Communications for 36 years. She
was a member of First Regular Missionary Baptist Church.
She married Arvie Winston Southard, Jr., on June 17, 1972 in Lawrence, Kansas.
He preceded her in death on January 8, 2009. Survivors include one son,
Christopher of Lawrence; her mother, Minnie “Jane” Lewis of Lawrence; two
sisters, Cheryl Brown of Lawrence; Belinda Brown of Richmond, Virginia and one
brother, Marty Brown of El Cajon, CA, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Duckworth, Kenneth M. 82, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2010. He was
a loving and dedicated son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather. Kenneth devoted his life to his family, and serving his country
and community. Kenneth served in the Navy during WWII. His passion was serving
as a Wichita police officer. He pioneered many innovations that were adopted
throughout the country and eventually the world, such as installing the first
computer system in the police department, and establishing one of the first GPS
systems in the country for tracking emergency response personnel, while rising to
the rank of Colonel before retiring. He then became a pillar in the emergency
communications field, and was one of the founding fathers of the 911 system, and
was consulted by communications departments throughout the world. He taught
criminal justice classes at WSU, and also gave seminars to the FBI. He was a
mentor and a confidant and touched many lives. Survivors include daughters,
Teresa Henderson (Scott) of Wichita, Mary Stang of TX (Mike), granddaughter,
Lindsay Hendershot (Shawn) and great-granddaughter, Izabella Hendershot,
grandson, Anthony Stang.
a loving and dedicated son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather. Kenneth devoted his life to his family, and serving his country
and community. Kenneth served in the Navy during WWII. His passion was serving
as a Wichita police officer. He pioneered many innovations that were adopted
throughout the country and eventually the world, such as installing the first
computer system in the police department, and establishing one of the first GPS
systems in the country for tracking emergency response personnel, while rising to
the rank of Colonel before retiring. He then became a pillar in the emergency
communications field, and was one of the founding fathers of the 911 system, and
was consulted by communications departments throughout the world. He taught
criminal justice classes at WSU, and also gave seminars to the FBI. He was a
mentor and a confidant and touched many lives. Survivors include daughters,
Teresa Henderson (Scott) of Wichita, Mary Stang of TX (Mike), granddaughter,
Lindsay Hendershot (Shawn) and great-granddaughter, Izabella Hendershot,
grandson, Anthony Stang.
James R. “Jim” Carriger, 87, Topeka, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011
at a local hospital.
Jim was born October 28, 1923 in Topeka, the son of Elliot and Marguerite
(Long) Carriger. He spent his early years on the family farm just outside of
Auburn with his parents, brothers and his grandmother, Emma D. Carriger.
He graduated from Washburn Rural High School and attended Washburn
University and Northern Illinois College in Chicago. While attending college,
he was employed by the Curtis Company in Chicago as a factory representative.
He served as an Automatic Rifleman in the Army during World War II with the
Americal Division, 132nd Infantry, 2nd Battalion, Company E. This was the first
unit to engage the Japanese in offensive combat, starting at Guadalcanal, moving
through the Solomon Islands, Philippines, and occupying Japan. He received
numerous awards for his service including the Bronze Star.
He joined the Topeka Fire Department in 1948 and retired as First Assistant Chief after 33 years of service. He
was assigned to the Topeka Police Department as a Major the last two years of his service, implementing the 911
Emergency calling for Topeka and Shawnee County. He served as First Vice President and President of the
Associated Public Safety Communications Officers Incorporated, Kansas Chapters. He was awarded an honorary
lifetime membership in this organization. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
After retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling, particularly to Sonoma, California and gave insight for the
beginning restoration of his great grandfather’s estate, Nicholas Carriger. The estate is now on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Jim married C. Gwendolyn Henderson on October 28, 1949. She died November 11, 2008. Survivors include son,
Steve Carriger; daughter, Judith Carriger, both of Topeka; grandson, Justin Kearney and wife Marti, Scranton; great
grandchildren, Kole James and Taryn Marie Kearney; and 11 nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in
death by brothers, Lewis Carriger and Dr. William A. Carriger, Sr.
at a local hospital.
Jim was born October 28, 1923 in Topeka, the son of Elliot and Marguerite
(Long) Carriger. He spent his early years on the family farm just outside of
Auburn with his parents, brothers and his grandmother, Emma D. Carriger.
He graduated from Washburn Rural High School and attended Washburn
University and Northern Illinois College in Chicago. While attending college,
he was employed by the Curtis Company in Chicago as a factory representative.
He served as an Automatic Rifleman in the Army during World War II with the
Americal Division, 132nd Infantry, 2nd Battalion, Company E. This was the first
unit to engage the Japanese in offensive combat, starting at Guadalcanal, moving
through the Solomon Islands, Philippines, and occupying Japan. He received
numerous awards for his service including the Bronze Star.
He joined the Topeka Fire Department in 1948 and retired as First Assistant Chief after 33 years of service. He
was assigned to the Topeka Police Department as a Major the last two years of his service, implementing the 911
Emergency calling for Topeka and Shawnee County. He served as First Vice President and President of the
Associated Public Safety Communications Officers Incorporated, Kansas Chapters. He was awarded an honorary
lifetime membership in this organization. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
After retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling, particularly to Sonoma, California and gave insight for the
beginning restoration of his great grandfather’s estate, Nicholas Carriger. The estate is now on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Jim married C. Gwendolyn Henderson on October 28, 1949. She died November 11, 2008. Survivors include son,
Steve Carriger; daughter, Judith Carriger, both of Topeka; grandson, Justin Kearney and wife Marti, Scranton; great
grandchildren, Kole James and Taryn Marie Kearney; and 11 nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in
death by brothers, Lewis Carriger and Dr. William A. Carriger, Sr.
Selma Southard, 1953-2010
Kenneth Duckworth, 1928 -2010