Christopher William (Chris) Lorman
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Christopher William (Chris) Lorman (59), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on March 22, 2024, born on June 23, 1964, to the late Bill and Harriet Lorman (nee Pratt), Chris was a long-time resident of Kansas and a pillar of the community he so dearly loved.
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he pursued his passion and started his career in the medical field. Chris was known for his huge heart and his need to help others. Whether it be dressing up as Santa Claus, the Grinch or the Easter bunny, Chris was always willing and ready to spread cheer and place smiles on so many faces.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark S. Lorman. Chris is survived by his husband, Rick Dunn; former wife and mother of his children, Patty A. Lorman; his children, Cyndi D. (David) Durkin, Cassi D. (Kiesha) Lorman; grandchildren, Jameson D. Durkin, Kyleigh A. Durkin, Leila R. Barfield; sister Robin E. (Jose) Martinez; niece Melissa E. Martinez; nephew Brandon J. Martinez; and a host of other family members and friends.
In loving memory of Chris, contributions may be made to American Heart Association or AIDS Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
The funeral ceremony will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024, with a visitation from 2 p.m. until service time at Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
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I loved that man!!! My heart breaks for his family. He helped me and my daughter out so much. His kind words and huge heart. Rest in peace my friend.
It was an honor to have known Chris and call him our friend. It will not be the same to not hear his laugh receive his texts or just laugh at the dogs. Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of this vibrant soul who touched so many. May the memories he gave all us live on and give us all comfort in this time of passing. Heaven gained a truly awesome loud kind and loving angel.
What a wonderful man, our children went to school together and played softball. He worked hard on the girls to do their best , he made the game fun. Lots of great memories! Thank you Chris it was our pleasure to know you. God bless your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew him through his work at Angels Care Home Health. Loved the holiday costumes and I believe once tried to get him to let me have one of them. There are many that will miss his humor and kindness.
Kathy Romero, RN
Angels Care
I remember the first time I met chris I was working at the plaza and it was Halloween I believe and he and Rick were there with Peach at the after party, and I was working the after party and we have been friends ever since he holds a special place in my heart. He helped me Through my parents passing and so that I am ever grateful it was an honor to know Chris I am so thankful he allowed me into his life. He was such such a special special man everything he did for everyone and he didn’t do it for any reason, but to make other people happy he just liked to make people happy. I am just I’m still in shock. I will miss you and I am glad to call you my friend.
So sorry for your loss, Chris was always so full of life and willing to help others.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. I worked with Chris for many years and loved him like a brother. He was always so energetic and outgoing and would assist everyone and anyone with anything. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in his passing. David Knott
To Cassi my Beautiful daughter with a heart as loving and giving as her dad. My heart breaks for you to go through this. I am praying for you and your sister and the rest of the family for this big loss of your dad. Remember all the awesome times you had , expessially your wedding day, what a beautiful day , you all walking down , and dancing together just absolutely beautiful. I love ❤️ you all.
Praying 🙏 for my family the Lorman’s.
I’m so sorry. It just isn’t fair. His spirit is alive and well in all of the lives he’s impacted.
You’ll sure be missed! Many, many memories were made. Rest in Peace,
Your friends from “The Fox”
So many fun times together, Chris and Rick would always be the light in any gathering. Chris’s work with hospice patients and friends who needed an ear will never be forgotten. The grand costumes he would design for himself and others would make you stop and wonder, how did he do that! So glad we had a chance to be neighbors. Happy memories will make us smile forever.
Chris is one of the most amazing people I have had the privilege of calling my friend. I will never forget his generosity, his love and all that made Chris – Chris. Holidays and chief games won’t be the same. My condolences to his family.
Sincere condolences to Chris’ family & friends. He had such a huge impact on the community. I will miss seeing him and his vibrant spirit out and about and at community events. They won’t be the same without him.
My condolences to his family at this difficult time. Chris was like no other. His passion for mankind and compassion for those in need. I worked with Chris through the years, in health care communities, as many of his “work family” did. We became very good friends; he always brought a laugh and a smile to my day when he would drop by the community, and usually a cool treat he cooked up. I can’t say how many times, I would call him at the last minute and needed something for a resident, or an event. Always ready to help. I borrowed his pineapple tree frame for so many events, it was a statement piece, and in true fashion constructed by Chris. As many mentioned, his costumes for holidays, were the bright spot of many residents, not to mention staff members as well. His passing is truly a loss to the so many lives he touched. May he rest in peace. Forever in my heart.
I am so sad to hear of Chris’s passing. I knew Chris from Angels Care and various community events. I always enjoyed talking with him and hearing different stories. He was so passionate about the communities he served and making sure that our elderly population was taken care of. His impact was tremendous and he will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences to the family .
Although i cannot attend the service ; I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I worked with Chris for several years and he always had a smile on his face and loved to work and share his deep passion for serving others.
He will be missed.!
My deepest sympathy to Chris’s family. This includes Rick and Corey. Chris was a great guy. Always willing to help anyone in need. When I worked with Rick, Chris was always there to lend a hand when we had events. Recently I had surgery and Chris text me and offered to come over and help anytime if I needed it. He was a wonderful friend to so many. God Bless you all. You are in my prayers.
I met Chris at the age of 13. We were literally boy and girl next door. I was so head over heels in puppy love with some goof at school and every time we would have words somehow Chris always appeared at my doorstep! (8 houses apart) Well here to find out every time my mom heard some of those conversations she would call Chris and say hurry down here they are fighting and so he would show up at the doorstep and make it all better while he flirted. I didn’t find out until years later when Mom told me that she always called him. She would say” Patty” I just love that boy”…See I was best friends with his sister Robin and every time we were hanging out Chris always wanted to hang with us. We would tell him no many times who wants your little brother hanging with you right?? Well obviously we ended up dating and the rest is history. I graduated high school turned 18 and got married all within one month. We were 18 when we wed, 20 with our first child, Cyndi and 25 with our second child Cassi. It was devastating having the marriage break up but out of respect to our children and grandchildren even though Chris and I were not on the same page … We remained in the same book! And I have no regrets because I still had for 20 years the magic that a lot of people don’t ever get to experience in a lifetime. Chris You will forever be missed and loved and I thank you for my two greatest gifts in this life ..our children. All my love always . Rest easy I will see you when I get there.
Jameson and Kyleigh Durkin. ( grandchildren) would like to say to their grandpa Chris that one of their very favorite times was when grandpa played the part of the Grinch and he literally came in and took all of their toys and ran out the front door! They both said that their memory that they really cherish with him is when they were riding the horses.
Both say they love him and that he will be missed.
Praying for the family in this very difficult time.
The world certainly has a huge hole in it. Chris brought so much passion and joy and exuberance to everyone and everything. He will be dearly missed by so many.
Chris will be missed by so many. He was the kindest and most genuine person I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Just being around him could lift your spirits, it’s sounds cliché, but Chris really lit up every room he walked in to! He truly loved to help people and always did right by them. I know his love and joy will continue to live on in everyone who knew him. He was special, I don’t think there will ever be anyone else like him. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone grieving his loss.