James Mcconchie

James E. McConchie, M.D. F.A.C.R., 94, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 26, 2011, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1400 W. Sheley Rd, Independence, MO 64052. Family will greet friends prior to the service starting at 9:00 a.m. Visitation will be 2-4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church or Kansas City Hospice, 14500 E. 42nd St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. James was born March 20, 1917 in Washington, KS to James Edwin and Bertha (Johnston) McConchie. He graduated from the University of Kansas Medical School. During WWII, he served as Captain with KU’s 77th Evacuation Hospital as a radiologist. Dr. McConchie served Independence and the surrounding area for 38 years at the Independence Sanitarium. He was an active and faithful member of the church and a member of the tribe of Mic-O-Say in the Boy Scouts of America. James is survived by his children James W. McConchie and wife Kathleen, Robert McConchie and wife Carolyn, Roger McConchie and wife Blythe, M. ZoAnn McConchie and Robert Schmitz, Ruth McConchie; daughter-in-law Cynthia McConchie; step-daughter Patricia Corrington and husband Robert; step-son Richard Rowe and wife Pat; grandchildren Karen and Bill Grace, Scott McConchie, Cheryl and Laura McConchie, Alan and Kristina McConchie, Andrea and Colin Chaddock; step-grandchildren Cynthia, Michael, Matthew and Shayna Overstreet; great-grandchildren Emily and Anna Grace, Chelbi Walk, Caleb Scarborough; step-great-grandchildren Isabel, Trysten and Sarah Overstreet; and by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wives Margaret (Whiteford) McConchie, Marie (Jones) McConchie, Virginia (Pulley) McConchie; son Richard McConchie; sister Edwina Hatter. The family would like to express their gratitude to Kansas City Hospice and Integrity Healthcare for their loving care of their father.