James "Jim" Eddy

Topeka - James “Jim” Leland Eddy, 72, passed away Wed., September 30, 2009 after a long term illness at his home in the loving care and presence of his family. He was a Certified Dental Technician and the owner of Aries Dental Prosthetics. Jim was born April 16, 1937 in Garfield, the son of John L. Eddy and Vivian Hartshorn. He attended public schools and graduated from North High School in Wichita. Jim married Mary A Carney on November 22, 1958 in Wichita. He is survived by his wife Mary A.; sons, Jay A. (Michaelle), Topeka and Michael A. (Laura), Harlingen, TX; 4 granddaughters: Rachel, Topeka; Megan, Lawrence; Mallory, Seattle, WA; and Kathleen, Harlingen TX; his sister, Elaine Hermann (Bud); and one brother, John Eddy Jr, both from Wichita KS; a half-sister, Leslie Snipes (Ron), Klamath Falls, OR; a half-brother, Scott Eddy, Lakeside, CA., numerous nieces, nephews and many other relatives also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Peggy Shepherd (Gene) and Patricia Killian, both of Wichita, KS. At the age of 15, Jim began working in the dental laboratory business as a delivery boy. Before he moved to Topeka in 1961, he was a department manager for White's Dental Laboratory in Denver, CO. Jim was certified in 1963 at the USC School of Dentistry and was considered a pioneer in the field of dental technology. In 1981, he opened Aries Dental Prosthetics in Topeka. The American Dental Association (ADA) honored him in 1988 with 25 years of service to dentistry. He was active in the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) and served as President of the Kansas Dental Laboratory Association in 1991, 1992 and 1993. In 2008, He was honored by the ADA and the NADL for 45 years of certification, appreciation and service to dentistry. Jim loved life and especially enjoyed his family to include his granddaughters, his fish pond, his garden, his Hummer, Thunderbird and many friends. Family will greet friends Sun. from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka, KS 66614. Services will be at 10 a.m. Mon. at the Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel. Interment will follow. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heart of America Hospice, the American Cancer Society and Kansas Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped sent care of the funeral home.

James "Jim" Eddy

April 16, 1937 - October 4, 2009