Howard G. Nordyke Optical Pioneer Passes

(PRESS RELEASE) DeRigo Rem honors the life journey and wonderful profession of Howard G. Nordyke, 86 who handed away Thursday, November 16, 2023. Howard was born on August 14, 1937, in Shattuck, Oklahoma. He was a devoted father, brother, great grandfather, and a cherished good friend to all who knew him.

Howard constructed his profession within the optical enterprise, creating Howard’s Optical in Wichita Kansas over 50 years in the past. Howard’s Optical, at its peak, was one of many largest unbiased opticianry within the space of not simply Kansas but additionally, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Arkansas.

His work ethic, ethical compass, and robust want to assist persons are what constructed such a legacy within the optical enterprise. You don’t discover males fairly like Howard right this moment. He was an avid golfer, baseball aficionado and extraordinary craftsman in woodworking. A devoted donor to Wichita State Athletics, Howard was overflowing in generosity to the basketball and baseball packages in addition to a fierce and constant fan by way of the years.

Howard will eternally be remembered for his integrity, sort nature, ample generosity, and pure coronary heart of gold. His family members every reside just a little higher due to realizing the great man he was to all those that knew him.

Howard is survived by his youngsters: Mark Okay. Nordyke, who at present runs 4 Howard’s Optical areas in Wichita Kansas. Belinda (Les) Payne, Linda Charmchizadeh; grandchildren: Jared (Janice) Payne, Megan (Andy) Frieze, Amanda (Mike) Lygrisse, Jeremy (Bliss) Charmchizadeh, Cassandra Payne; nice grandchildren, Brooklyn, Hannah, Parker, Trevor, Bailey, Mason, McKenna, Maddox, Henry, Julia, Daniel; great-great grandchild, Carter; brothers, Vernon (Linda) Nordyke, Tim (Scotty) Nordyke; sister, Cloreta Logan.