JOHN B. SCRIPSICK

John B. Scripsick, retired farmer, 92, entered eternal rest on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Reflection Living Senior Care Home in Wichita, Kansas

He was born on July 18, 1931, at home near Capron, Oklahoma, on the land his grandfather homesteaded in 1893. He attended St. Gregory's Catholic High School in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and graduated from Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University) in Stillwater, with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering.

He had the opportunity to travel the world when he served three years in the U.S. Navy as a surveyor from 1951-1953. On August 4, 1956, he married the love of his life, Lottie Higdon from Shawnee, Oklahoma. They moved back to the farm in Capron where they raised their five children.

John's strong Catholic faith formed him and sustained him throughout his life. He was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alva, Oklahoma, and the Alva Knights of Columbus and along with his wife, taught religious education classes. When he wasn't farming or taking care of cattle, he supported his children at 4-H and FFA livestock shows, served as scoutmaster and attended sporting events. As a grandfather, he enjoyed treating his city grandkids to campouts, cookouts, and many driving lessons in the fields and down the dirt roads.

He and Lottie retired from farming in 2004 and moved to Wichita, Kansas, to be closer to family. They were members of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church.

John was preceded in death by parents, John A. and Mary L. (Gamet) Scripsick; wife, Lottie V. (Higdon) Scripsick; siblings, Mildred d'Avignon and Dorothy Kongs.

Survivors include; children, Mark (Tammy) Scripsick of Haslet, Texas, Cathleen (Jim) of Parker, Colorado, Tom (Debbie) Scripsick of Derby, Kansas, Mike (Paula) Scripsick of Lafayette, New Jersey, and Vince (Brenda) Scripsick of Wichita, Kansas; twenty-three grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rosary will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023, funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Wichita. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Alva.

A memorial has been established with St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3642 N. Ridge Road, Wichita, KS 67205.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Share tributes online at http://www.dlwichita.com.