contains any actionable statement, or tends to mislead or reflect unfairly on any other person, Prayers to the family at this stressful time. 3616 SW Sixth Ave. Topeka, KS 66606. local, state, national or international law, rule, guideline or regulation, or otherwise creates liability; uploads or transmits viruses or other harmful, disruptive or destructive files; disrupts, interferes with, or otherwise harms or violates the security of this Site, or any services, system My condolences to all of you but he serves as a wonderful example of how to run this race called life.God bless all of you. Everything that he played for us that day was beautiful. So sad to hear of his passing. Bob accompanied many times as I sang my way through TWHSI am so blessed to have known Bob. What a kind and smart man he was. I will always remember him. So here is the story. Dove Cremations and Funerals - Thomas D. 'Tom' Morris 1949 - 2020 She was born September 14, 1941, Southeast - 266-6700 This functionality is temporarily unavailable. owner to post the Material on this Site. We will miss you, and we are so better having known you. While I didnt know Tom well, I knew what he meant to all of you through the way Melissa and Melody spoke of him. Hoyt - Drusa Fay "Kikiqwah" Wabaunsee, 84 of Hoyt, KS passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 surrounded by family at the Onaga Hospital in Onaga, KS . Though I still have a few years to go, I was hoping he'd have been there to give me advice. My sincere condolences to the Jacobys on their loss. God Bless you all. resources, accounts, passwords, servers or networks connected to or accessible through this Site or I saw him and spoke with him last December while attending noon Noels at first Presbyterian Church, he was playing the organ. BTopeka, KS 66618. Thoughts & prayers to Anita & family. ~ Marjorie and Lynn Van Buren - June 5, 2020, So sorry A friend in school Then later my son James Main dr I fondly remember him playing the piano A very talented man. Tom, we will miss you. I will miss him. I was happy for the two of you, but very anxious that we would never find a PCP that could compare with the care we had received from the two of you. Anita, So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. I joined him to do my family practice residency in 1974 while Mary Ann did her masters in maternal child nursing. All the memories of Central Presbyterian Church that we shared. I am thankful for the privilege of having known Tom. His office was our family doctor until they retired. He was truly a Renaissance man. Bob was a fine fraternity brother, friend and doctor. What a great man, I always thought so highly of him. He will be greatly missed!! and reserves the right to not post any submission(s) at their discretion. He took good care of my mom throughout all the years ah went to him. The world is brighter and wiser due to his contributions. As a pharmaceutical representative I loved the fact that Dr. Jacoby spent time with me and he always seemed to have a smile on his face. Anita and familyIt is hard to put in words how to tell u the sadness we feel for your loss. She was born September 16, 1963 Visitation: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am, Service: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 11:00am. The judge said he needed to wait another five years to play that movement, but I did not agree. However he delivered my son in 1976, Douglas Lee Eaden II and Sarah Elizabeth Eaden in 1980. I met him when I played for the Topeka Civic Youth Symphony Auditions. Always smiling and friendly. Bob Brunkow, 82, Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. I offer my family's condolences to your whole family. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Best husband best dad Best Dr. best friend. Hugs Nancymac. Please also sign me up for Penwell-Gabel's email newsletter. Find local Topeka, Kanas obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. He will be greatly missed. I always thought it was so special that he cared so much about each baby he delivered that he kept albums full of all their pictures. Melody and family, so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. She was such a delight. Anita and family, Ive known Dr Jacoby, wellsince my birth. Bob was one of the kindest, caring physician colleagues one could ever work with. He was very respected and thought of by our family and we so appreciate his care and help with my father, Raymond. Mr. Forbes spoke at my Eagle Scout ceremony and their devotion to scouting is to be admired. She was their biggest fan! I worked for Dr. Jacoby many years ago shortly after he opened his practice in the Continental building. state law of the Site at which Newcomer performed funeral services for you or your family. Dr Jacoby was a great Dr as he delivered my Daughter and 3 of my grandchildren. That one meeting was enough for me to see he was a great guy and someone Id like to get to know better. Dr Jacoby became my primary care provider in 1986 for the birth of my youngest daughter. We have many great memories of the 30+ years that he was our family physician, and we also were happy when Anita also joined his practice! Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. After our boys were grown and gone, Ron and I continued to be cared for by Dr. Jacoby and you too, Anita. The care I received from both Dr J and Anita has been truly missed. Sending love & many heartfelt prayers for comfort, I called on Dr. Jacoby for years as a sales rep for Pfizer. License Granted by Submitters to Newcomer Funeral Service Group. Pat Morgan went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2023. No one drew a breath from about the tenth measure until he lifted his hands from the keyboard at the end. My mother had to moved to Presbyterian Manor in Topeka. I have fond memories of working with him as one of his office nurses. you have express permission from the copyright It was an amazing performance of an amazingly beautiful piece of music, and Bob made the spinet sound like a nine-foot Steinway grand. So sorry for his passing. Charisse (McLaurin) Torres-Rios, 53, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023. Newcomer Funeral Service Group reserves the right to read and screen all submissions prior to publishing them on the website, My association with Bob was almost entirely through First Presbyterian Church. the Material is not protected by copyright law, or (iii.) You also grant Newcomer Obituary. She was Visitation: Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am, Service: Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:00am. Prayers to you and your family. infect, your computer equipment or other property on account of your access to, use of, or browsing of this Site, or of your three (3) hours, please call 1321 SW 10th Avenue. Prayers and condolences to all his family. His memorial established with the church music department put a big smile on my face - the music will go on. Your flower arrangement will be custom-made upon your order, Dr. Jacoby was our family physician for many years. Well done buddy!Jerry Myers, Pfizer Topeka. A jury found Baird not guilty on Thursday. Thinking of you all. Our Funeral Home. Bob was the kindest fraternity brother we ever had. 888-293-2252. Dear Anita and family,We would like to add our deepest condolences and express our shock and sadness over the unexpected loss of our friend, Dr. Bob jacoby. I wanted to make sure he knew how much he meant to me. I know all the other pharmaceutical folks who interacted with him feel the same. His parents and mine were such good friends. I have known him and gone to school with him since kindergarten at Lowman Hill. Dr. Jacoby was more like a friend to me and my family and he always took sure great care of my parents as well. Carol Brown. Anita, I still remember the day I had an appointment with you during which you told me that you and the doctor were going to retire. Dr. Jacoby was definitely one of a kind and an example of someone that was doing exactly what he was meant to do. Nathan grew up in Zambia and Kenya returning to the States for college in 2000. May God bless and comfort you all in the days ahead. prior notice. Memorial Park Cemetery. He had a part in the legacy of his life. Bobs gifts were many, to all that knew him, his Brothers and to me personally during our years growing up.My first remembrance of Bob was in Junior High. He shared with me some of his vast knowledge of the gas industry when I was just starting in the field. I will always have my babies to remember you by. He delivered all three of our children, and continue to be our family doctor until we moved away from Topeka. God bless and all my love!! Anita and family, I am truly sorry for your loss! He always had a smile on his face. We were sad to see them retire. So sorry for your loss. As he was about to retire he had run every trap you can imagine on securing benefits from the Company and the government. I am sorry to see the passing of a Thomas. As a physician, Bob tended both my parents, and as organist he played for my father's memorial service-I asked him for Virgil Fox's arrangement of Bach's setting of Nun Danket Alle Gott and it was a roof raiser! John Robben, 58, of Meriden, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. He always supported my organ playing for recitals at First Presbyterian Church and other churches. He was a friend to all, it seemed. I took lessons from Richard for a while duding my college years, but not enough due to my efforts to complete a degree in piano from KU. ~ Diane and Jim Renner - August 21, 2020, Melody and family,I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my prayers. Her parents, church, and Girl Scouting were. Sincerely,Vicki (Hotchkiss) SmithCanon City, CO, ~ Vicki (Hotchkiss) Smith - June 26, 2020, A wonderful person and friend in medical school, and a wonderful and inspiring physician throughout his life. Pat Morgan went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2023. Dr. Jacoby was a quick moving Dr., he would be seeing a patient & would get a call from the hospital that its time to deliver a baby. Anita, I hope you have many good memories to help comfort you in this time of loss. You further represent and promotes or encourages illegal acts, violation of any right of any individual or entity, violation of any I loved having Dr. Jacoby & his team care for me & my family! I wish I could've met him in a better way that day. I worked with Tom at Kansas Gas Service. Im so sorry Anita. Our family was blessed to have him as our family doctor for many years. Brennan Mathena Funeral Home is a collection of obituaries for Topeka, KS & Shawnee County. He was such a gentleman and so sweet and helpful to everyone as we got to know you two on that great Viking Cruise last year. He recruited the two of us to join him after I completed my residency in 1977.During our time in Topeka from 1977-79, we worked alongside Bob to care for many young families and I delivered over 200 babies. I am praying for his family, he will truly be missed and always remembered. She was born June 1, 1936,. From Kansas City to Colorado--and even Toms contribution to our family turtle, lots of great times. We were shocked and saddened to learn of his accidental death. We felt blessed. We will keep his family in our prayers. or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever, even if Newcomer Funeral Service Group has been previously advised of He was such a wonderful man and an even better doctor. Anita - I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. I worked at Aldersgate for 5 years caring for his Mother and always had a good talk with him! He was always so personable, caring, and kind to everyone. Dr. Jacoby was a great man and an amazing Doctor. He was an amazing person RIP! I worked with Tom at the Gas Company. RITA BOCK OBITUARY. My brother, Ray, was one of tom's college roommates at Washburn. advertises, promotes or offers to trade any goods or services; is intended primarily to promote a cause or movement, whether political, religious or other; contains copyrighted content (copyrighted articles, illustrations, images, lyrics, photos, poems, text, She use to enjoy a cold beer at dinner time on occasion. He was a good student and very memorable classmate---especially the adventures of sitting in the old-fashioned, ink-well type, attached-to-each-other, CLOSE TOGETHER wooden desks. Melody, I was very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. 785-266-6700 standards described in Section 2 above, or for any other reason whatsoever. Judith A. If you need an arrangement delivered in less than Prayers for all your family. It has been so very many years when I worked with both Bob and you in L&D at St Francis. Tom retired from . He was my dr for forever..and his wife Anita..I'm so sorry to hear this..Rest in peace..thoughts and prayers with his family. You are being lifted up in prayers for the comfort that only comes from God. Best etc. Blessings and prayers for the family.~DeAun Parker. I had attended a one-room country school for my first 4 years of school (no kindergarten), and it was a BIG adjustment from being the only one in my class for 4 years to being in a class with 30 students. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dove Cremations and Funerals - Gregory James Pease 1941 - 2020 What a wonderful, intelligent man that did so much for so many. I remember Randy and I frantically called him at 3:00 AM because of our sick baby (many years ago). And I remember those early years vividly. Conversations with Bob gave us assurance. He would often comment about his sons being similar in age to ours, and both our eldest sons had the same first name. Anita, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. While we have always known of his reputation as an outstanding doctor, it was nice to have him join us for coffee in Disciples Hall and take the time to get to know us. My heart aches for you. Subject to our right to remove Material, Newcomer Funeral Service Group guarantees that each Message Book will remain on this you have express permission from the copyright She was born on October 22, 1948 in Topeka, KS to Howard and Loretha (Michael) Morgan. Topeka Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Topeka, KS - Echovita I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Jacobys passing! He was very easy to be around; knew so much about the natural gas distribution business and had a gift for explaining things. W. Dear family of Tom Forbes,Im sorry to hear learn of Toms passing. Agnes Le Blanc Montgomery Obituary - Topeka Capital-Journal I was proud to have been one of his partners. prior notice. I shared her desire with him and he was quick to reply saying, "It is a simple matter to fix". contained in any Material or communication you send to us for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to, developing, My condolences to Anita and the rest of Dr. Jacobys family. He was kind, courteous, and fun to talked to, he made it seem as if Id known him long time. owner to post the Material on this Site. He always loved seeing pictures of my children. Laurena Sue "Suzie" Randol, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. May family, friends and your faith bring you comfort in your loss. Thoughts and Prayers for you and yours, Kyra Scherer. encourage such an evasion or violation; interferes with any third party's uninterrupted use and enjoyment of this Site. and our florist needs a few hours to craft your arrangement. The two of you were a wonderful team and had a positive influence on a great many lives over the years. twelve (12) hours, please call Prayers for all you. How blessed we are to have enjoyed his gracious company for so many years. May his memory be a blessing to us all. He and Anita were a great team. My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this time. Was a patient when he first started until he retired. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Dr. Jacoby was so kind and always took the time with me to talk and catch up. I think it was a game, because the kids thought it was hilarious that he knew who they were and not me. Such a genuine and caring man. I'll miss him.George Wright, MD, In Remembrance of Bob Jacoby, a Dear Friend and BrotherI have just now learned of Bobs passing. Sending love to Anita and family. He taught me so many things that you can never learn in a classroom! You further represent and He was born in Springfield, Illinois on December 14, 1941. From births to deaths, he not only cared for us, but played the organ for our happiest and saddest events. Melody and family, I am so sorry. Newcomer Funeral Service Group shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary Topeka Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Topeka, KS | p.5 - Echovita I'm so sorry for loss of a great man and doctor. RIP, Dr Jacoby was a wonderful doctor and very caring person. He was gone, got his job done and came right back with a smile on his face. Both my parents were very active in the choir with Bob and I also was alramazed how a medical doctor could fill in on the organ when our regular organist was not available.Bob will be missed and I send all my heart felt l0ve to his family. Marcia was born August 23, 1952, in the San Francisco, California Bay Area at Hamilton Air Field. I enjoyed getting to know him until he retired in 2012. ~ Stan and Rosie Hornbaker - June 9, 2020. encourage such an evasion or violation; interferes with any third party's uninterrupted use and enjoyment of this Site. RIP Bob. Dr. Jacoby was a wonderful Doctor, teacher, and mentor. As he played it on the organ, he offered to help me have it performed, an example of the person he was. All our love and prayers to his wife Anita, his family, my cousins Joyce and David and their families, and to my Aunt Melba. AP News - 817 days ago. We were blessed to be able to enjoy his gift at playing the organ. Best mentor. Our hearts are grieving with all of you and for you. warrant that the Material you submit does not violate these Terms of Use, that it will not What a wonderful man! Walter B. My thoughts and prayers are with the family ?? . I will miss our time together, but still cherish the lifelong friendship with Anita, whose love was the best thing ever to happen in Bob Jacoby's life. Jacoby Family:Wishing you peace to bring comfort, the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts! downloading of any materials from this Site. He delivered me 31 years ago and was my doctor until the day he retired. I hope that you can find some comfort knowing that Bob is now at home in his Heavenly Father's arms. I LOVED the books and books filled with all the babies he had delivered. I had gotten the opportunity to speak to Dr. Jacoby in the years since he retired and would ask him if he was ready to come out of retirement. He was always gracious and humble and we found much to laugh about, from snow skiing to Anita and the motor home. Great and amazing people. He was a wonderful man and always had a smile on his face. Anita and extended Jacoby family,We were so very saddened to hear about Bob's tragic accident. cause injury to any person or entity, and that it does not violate any third partys proprietary, By submitting any writing or material to this Site, including, for example, information, Marcia Ackerman Obituary (1952 - 2020) - Topeka, KS - Lawrence Journal You will be missed! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain. I am saddened to hear that Dr Jacoby has passed away. He became doctor for my second husband, as well as myself till he retired in 2012. 2023 All Rights Reserved | Angels Above Cremation Services | Site Privacy PolicyPowered by DogLegs.com - Internet & Mobile Marketing Studios, Next article: Anita Kathleen (Smith) Rakestraw, 2023 All Rights Reserved | Angels Above Cremation Services |. Bob touched so many, many lives through his music, medicine , church and friendships. Patricia L. "Pat'' Morgan - Angels Above Cremation & Funeral Home Services Our prayers are also for the nephews, nieces and all other extended family. Very kind, caring, and helpful. Today and always, may fond memories bring you support and strength. I was lucky to get into his family practice when I was pregnant with our first baby. 785-215-8386Office hours are by appointment only.Please call us to schedule an appointment. RIP Dr Jacoby. He had been my doctor my entire life and I knew that there would be absolutely no one that could replace him. He was a kind man, and always wore a smile on his face. He was a friend as well as a coworker during our years togethet at KPL.Prayers for you and your family. you are the author of the Material, or (ii.) contains vulgar, profane, abusive or hateful language, epithets or slurs, text or illustrations irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, copy, modify, display, archive, store, publish, transmit, perform, He will be truly missed! Please know that our sympathy is with you and the family. I don't think I would have believed him if he said he played high school football.Hoping peace and strength will be with his family and friends.