Kurt Orwick

Birth date: Dec 4, 1945 Death date: Aug 28, 2020

Long Time Gainesville resident and Gator fan, KURT ORWICK 74, died on August 28, 2020, with his wife, Patty by his side. He was born on December 4, 1945 to Dana Bishop and Carmen Ault Orwick. He received his Bachelor of Arts, and Read Obituary

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Steve Robitaille

271w ago

I just saw this sad news that Kurt had passed. I had the wonderful, often hilarious opportunity to tour with Kurt and Marshall New on a statewide tour of "The Duck Variations." Kurt consider himself something of an epicure and many a dinner was turned upside down once Kurt called the chef to the table. He and Marshall were quite a pair and absolute chemistry on stage. I've attached a couple of photos from the tour that will accompany my recollections of our time together in a forthcoming memoir. I share your loss and some treasured memories. Steve Robitaille

Patty Orwick

273w ago

Added a Picture of your new granddaughter, Lennox Bishop Orwick born February 8, 2021.

Patty Orwick

273w ago

To my sweet Kurty,

Eventually the tears Will subside and I will reminisce about all the memories... most good times, a few bad, most happy times with a few sad, but we always had laughter. I love to laugh and you always kept me in stitches..
You always kept me laughing with your goofy jokes & memorable quotes, (“So I was wrong, so what?”), your impressions that kept us rolling on the floor laughing and your storytelling only the way you could tell a story. I added that silly dance you did in the garage ( to the memory page) when I surprised you with the bar when you came home from visiting Randoll. That’s how I want to remember
you , fun laughing and happy.

Thank you for always taking care of me with my MS issues. You were always protective, tender, loving and caring with regards to my health problems. It’s going to be very difficult without you here for me during the bad days.
Rest In Peace my love. We will see each other again. I miss you deep in my heart.
Forever yours,
your Bright Angel

Thank you for always taking care

Tom

296w ago

Patty,

Sandi and I are very sorry for your loss. It has been too many years since we last saw you both. We always reminisce about the great times and laughter we shared throughout our time as neighbors in Gainesville. Swimming in the pool and playing pool to the wee wee hours. Loved our constant crazy banter!!! He will be missed.

Best regards and heartfelt condolences to you and the family.

Love,

Tom and Sandi,

Jodie Kirk

296w ago

Patty so sorry to learn of Kurt's passing! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jodie Kirk

Williams-Thomas Funeral Homes

297w ago

Created a new album - Memories Album.

Celebration of Life Service

Williams-Thomas Funeral Homes

297w ago

Created a new album - Memories Album.

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Patty Orwick

297w ago

in honor of Kurt.

A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.

Marshall New

297w ago

God, give me grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
Courage to change the things
which should be changed,
and the Wisdom to distinguish
the one from the other.

Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking, as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.

from Marshall New
I love you, Patty.

Tony Smith

297w ago

Kurt- My first grade classmate at Eastside Elementary, Fort Lauderdale. My den mate in Cub Scouts- his mom and mine were the Cub Scout den mother’s. Delivering newspapers on his paper route. My motorcycle riding buddy. Kurt loved literature, poetry, music and the theater. He was a gifted actor and singer, a Flying L and a Florida Gator.
Thanks for all the good times dear friend. Nancy and I will miss you.
Larry Lawrence
Fort Lauderdale

Stars of Life Standing Spray

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In Loving Memory of KURT ORWICK,

From his grade school through college

Good Friends.

Larry Lawrence & Tony Smith

Tony Smith
September 02, 2020

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