Material you submit, post, transmit, display, publish or distribute on or through this Site, your use of this Site, your Dr. Jacoby cared for us and our young son when we first moved to Topeka, recommended to us by a friend who had been a medical school classmate. May God be praised as Bob frequently did with his music. Conversations with Bob gave us assurance. you are the author of the Material, or (ii.) I remember working with Dr Jacoby in the ER at SV when he started there as an orderly/technician. Condolence Messages will remain on this Site for the duration of the Message Book. Your flower arrangement will be custom-made upon your order, the four of us were me. He especially enjoyed delivering babies and caring for their families. of bigotry, racism, discrimination or hate; is defamatory, threatening, disparaging, inflammatory, false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent, I was a very fortunate person to have Bob as my doctor and a great collaborative musician numerous times. Tom was born June 10, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Bud and Barbara (Duff) Morris. He was a very kind and respectable man who made you feel at ease in his office. Melody and family, I am so sorry. My prayers are with his family. Excellent pianist. He was kind intelligent and witty. connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, and materials available from this Site. Pat loved spending her free time with her nieces and nephews. 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. So sorry to hear this. He was always so thoughtful and positive. RIP Dr Jacoby your number 1 and will never be replaced.Cindy and family. Melody and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Melody, Im so sad to hear about your loss of Tom. you expressly agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. He and Anita were a great team. Our hearts are grieving with all of you and for you. infect, your computer equipment or other property on account of your access to, use of, or browsing of this Site, or of your The boys were eager for their visits to look at the photos or give him updated ones.He was an amazing pianist..Rest In Peace Dr. Jacoby. A great doctor, a fine musician, and a wonderful man. His always had time to talk on the phone. He was born in Lilbourn, Olyn F. Smith, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. My thoughts and prayers with Anita and family. RIP Bob. Find local Topeka, Kanas obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. Directions, Southeast Chapel You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Janet Lassiter Walbert, ~ Janet Lassiter Walbert - June 22, 2020. My family has been his family friends for many years! He graduated from Burlington High School in 1965, received a B.A. The world has lost a good, kind man. Sincerely, Linda Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church 817 SW Harrison St. Topeka, KS 66612; (please list Music Fund in the memo line). I met Bob when he was a med student st Stormont-Vail about 1969. You were an asset to Topeka and you will be missed. I met him in 2006 when I started as an NP in Infectious disease. I remember his sense of humor and his love for music. You agree to indemnify and hold Newcomer Funeral Service Group, its subsidiaries and affiliates, agents, officers, directors, The two of you were a wonderful team and had a positive influence on a great many lives over the years. ~ 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. You will be missed! He delivered our oldest son in July, 1982. I will miss him! You grant Newcomer Funeral Service Group, its affiliates, related entities, and/or assigns a royalty-free, perpetual, Much love, Trudy Odle. She was their biggest fan! Dr.Jacoby was a wonderful doctor. Anita I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's death and am very saddened. resources, accounts, passwords, servers or networks connected to or accessible through this Site or I shared her desire with him and he was quick to reply saying, "It is a simple matter to fix". off site pages or additional sites linked to this Site, for any error, defamation, libel, slander, omission, falsehood, Group in any form, media, software or technology of any kind now existing or developed in the future. I loved having Dr. Jacoby & his team care for me & my family! Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home - Topeka, KS Every life deserves a special time of honoring and celebrating. Anita and family, I am truly sorry for your loss! As he played it on the organ, he offered to help me have it performed, an example of the person he was. in Political Science from Washburn University in 1969, and a B.S. From Kansas City to Colorado--and even Toms contribution to our family turtle, lots of great times. As a PA, I particularly admired him because he hired the first Family Practice PA in Topeka, Eric Schuman, in 1976. He would often comment about his sons being similar in age to ours, and both our eldest sons had the same first name. Walter B. He truly loved his babies and his patients. and reserves the right to not post any submission(s) at their discretion. True friends are rare and precious. You further represent and Anita and family, I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Jacobys passing. He was such a wonderful man and an even better doctor. He had the patience, charisma and a very sweet down to earth person that cared about you and a smile that lit the room up. generality of the previous sentence, you authorize Newcomer Funeral Service Group to include the writing and/or Material obscenity, pornography, profanity, danger or inaccuracy contained therein. I am so saddened to learn of the loss of Bob Jacoby. This functionality is temporarily unavailable. He was a participant in our Rock Chalk skits which we won in three consecutive years, 1965-67.He was active in alumni functions and especially those smaller annual gatherings in Lawrence.He will be fondly remembered and missed a great deal. Thinking about you and sending prayers and hugs.Judy Dowd. 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. Dear Anita, sending much love and prayers for comfort. You also represent and warrant that the writing Extending my sympathies Dr. Jacoby's Family. Always a delight to follow his career. Thanks Bob for enriching my life. to this Site, you represent and warrant that you have the right to post the Material to Newcomer Funeral Service Group also assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for any damages to, or viruses that may Many prayers for you and your family. He always knew how to make you smile when you walked into his office. His memorial established with the church music department put a big smile on my face - the music will go on. He became doctor for my second husband, as well as myself till he retired in 2012. Paul D Marmet, 87, died February 9, 2023, with his family by his side in Topeka, Kansas. and reserves the right to not post any submission(s) at their discretion. 785-266-6700 Well done buddy!Jerry Myers, Pfizer Topeka. Search. Please know you are in my prayers.Cheryl Davis, Melody, Cory, and Melissa,I was devastated to learn about Toms struggle with ALS this year and his passing. What a great doctor, encourager and lover of children. obscenity, pornography, profanity, danger or inaccuracy contained therein. He will be greatly missed.When I came to Topeka, Bob welcomed me into his group as a colleague, friend and became a respected mentor. I just discovered that Dr. Jacoby passed away. He taught me so many things that you can never learn in a classroom! He had the best team working with him as well. His memory remains in the community for years to come. Without limiting the I've known Tom as long as you were married, and have watched you build a wonderful family filled with love and good times over the years. Our prayers are also for the nephews, nieces and all other extended family. He had generations of patients that came to see him which tells you how much he is loved and respected. He attended Topeka West High School and graduated in 1974. Bob and I initially had been joined together by our music, ever since high school. RIP Dr Jacoby. connection to this Site, or from your violation of these Terms of Use. Our prayers are with you and your family. Anita,We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Jacoby's passing, We remember you both well from your visits to our campground in Paxico. Paul was born November. 6589 Obituaries Search Topeka obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Anita - so sorry for your loss and thinking of you. I did get to hear him play the organ once and it was beautiful, remember his light. Subject to our right to remove Material, Newcomer Funeral Service Group guarantees that each Message Book will remain on this Newcomer Funeral Service Group assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the content of this Site, as well as any Jack passed peacefully with his wife holding his hand on November 30, 2020, at the age of 64. One morning a few years ago, I happened to be in the Dover cafe the same time as the two of you; I remember being so glad to see you and hear about how you were enjoying you retirement. When he first did an direct ophthalmoscopy on my eyes, I noticed that he used his right eye and hand for both my eyes. He smiled all the time, even when the opposing team (me) hollered at him for being such a good player. Condolences should be personal messages from family and friends. Jeanne Marie (Hickey)Urish, 64 of Scranton, KS passed away peacefully on Jan. 28,2023 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, after a Visitation: Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am, Service: Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00am. the then-current Terms of Use. My heart aches for you. Visitation: Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 9:00am to 10:00am, Service: Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:00am. Both my mother and I's condition was critical and he acted quickly and ended up assisting in my mom's emergency C-section and my delivery. or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever, even if Newcomer Funeral Service Group has been previously advised of W. Dear family of Tom Forbes,Im sorry to hear learn of Toms passing. 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. I hope there is comfort in the knowledge that he is no longer suffering, and in holding each other close. I feel very lucky to have known him and also worked professionally with him. All the memories of Central Presbyterian Church that we shared. He guided me through several health challenges, and I will always be grateful for his ability to project an optimistic, caring approach toward his patients. He was knowledgeable in his engineer duties and was a asset to our engineering department. AP News - 817 days ago. My heart aches for you. 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, I followed him into family medicine, and have never regretted the choice. Ive always been nervous going to the doctor office but when he was in work I always knew that I was ok and he made it fun. Topeka, KS 66610 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. How blessed we are to have enjoyed his gracious company for so many years. He was truly a role model to anyone blessed enough to know him. My prayers go out to Anita and his family. Topeka, KS Joyce A. Witmer, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. I am saddened to hear that Dr Jacoby has passed away. Michelle Smith, PhD, Anita and family,We are so sad to hear about Dr. Jacoby's passing. Bob was also family and we are glad to see him yesterday at his sister Joyce's home. Rest in the heavens. ", Anita and family, My heart is broken to hear of Dr. Jacoby's passing! He was certainly one of a kind! I hold memories of my time with you both in the Chancel Choir dear to my heart! He was truly a family doctorand will be greatly missed. View ceremony time and location and leave condolences here. 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. If you need an arrangement delivered in less than Bob was in Bill's High School Sunday School class. I also enjoyed hearing him at the keyboard. He will be missed by many. We were blessed to receive so many years of medical care for our family exactly as he stated - with care, kindness and compassion. He was my pledge father in Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity, and aside from initiation, when he found one reason after another to make me do push-ups, he was always an inspiration. My family was a patient when he first started until he retired. the possibility of such damages, whether in an action under contract, negligence, or any other theory, arising out of or in From Dec. 4, 2020 onward, our daily celebrity news obituaries can be found at Legacy.com. He lost to Linda Zimmer, but I thought he deserved the win. infect, your computer equipment or other property on account of your access to, use of, or browsing of this Site, or of your distribute, reproduce and create derivative works from all writing and/or Material you provide to Newcomer Funeral Service Bob touched so many, many lives through his music, medicine , church and friendships. Prayers are with his family. Prayers for you all. License Granted by Submitters to Newcomer Funeral Service Group. She was born September 14, 1941, Southeast - 266-6700 It was so neat to see pictures of myself as well as pictures of my two kids. we each had sons, my Travis and his Cory, in BSA Troop 175. Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss. distribute any submitted writing or Material that: We reserve the right to remove any submitted writing, photo(s), or any other Material that does not meet the I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sending prayers and love to all of you. I had 3 children and he had alot of patience with me when I was a young mom. God Bless you all. I first met him when I went to free clinic. Rest In Peace my friend. We started at Topeka West; attended KU together; became brothers in the same fraternity; and stayed in touch though out our lives. Prayers for healing. He will be missed! The Manor staff were amazed and happily agreed. Dear Anita and familyArt and I remember hearing Dr. Jacobys organ solos and accompaniment at First Presbyterian Church. He was a brilliant man and a very well-respected physician in Topeka. Many fond memories. Anita, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. I was blessed to have Dr. Jacoby as my PCP until the day he retired. Such a talented man. The care I received from both Dr J and Anita has been truly missed. Please take care of yourself.- Trina. He always took time to visit with us to see how we were doing personally. distribute, reproduce and create derivative works from all writing and/or Material you provide to Newcomer Funeral Service A complete gentleman and scholar of his trade. Since he has retired, I occasionally ran into him at SERC fitness center. God bless you. Only had the pleasure of meeting Bob one time, it was while he was visiting relatives here in Texas. Obituaries Topeka - Memorials & Condolences - Paul D. Marmet Visitation: Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Paul D Marmet, 87, died February 9, 2023, with his family by his side in Topeka, Kansas. During our 13 years together, he was a trusted guide and became a lifelong friend. While his client awaits release from jail, Devkota is calling on the City of Topeka to do more to address violent crime. Dr. Robert E. Jacoby II, 74, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. He delivered me 31 years ago and was my doctor until the day he retired. Very caring and overall nice person. We were sad to see them retire. Dr. Jacoby delivered my daughter on Thanksgiving at 7 PM, spending many hours of the holiday with us in the delivery room! He took wonderful care of my family, and he always listened to what I had to say. Anita & Family,I am so sorry for your loss. No one drew a breath from about the tenth measure until he lifted his hands from the keyboard at the end. He was always smiling and happy to help his patients with whatever he had in his "black bag". Attorney Tarak Devkot said his client was being attacked by gang members who misidentified him as a member of a rival gang. TOPEKA (KSNT) - One day after a Shawnee County jury found a man not guilty in the shooting death of an innocent bystander, his attorney says he's about to be a free man for the first ti Bob was a fine fraternity brother, friend and doctor. Melody, we were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Applicability & Acceptance of Terms of Use. Blessings to you and your family. May Dr. Jacoby rest in peace and may God bless your family with peace, love, and good health. I was proud to have been one of his partners. He was so patient and caring. We admire him for his long and caring career as a family physician, and for the many talents and interests he had. I know you loved to travel and visit the grandkids and will miss him so much. Bob was an Akl Pledge and fraternity brother of mine. I am blessed to have known Bob. He also leads worship and teaches at New Hope Community Church there. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Since Liz and I lived in Lexington, Kentucky, caring for her was a loving challenge. I am unsure if Tom and I ever met, but I knew his father, Mr. Frank Forbes and we are all from Burlington and both Eagle Scouts. Paul was born November Sandra Jean Moreland French, 82, passed away at her home February 13, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation: Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Service: Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 12:30pm. After about a week and a half, the jury found Baird not guilty, according to documents obtained by KSNT 27 News. She loved gospel music, directed several choirs and spent many weekends traveling and singing in the four-state area with Dennis and Becky Terry. Bob delivered our daughter, and was Fred's medical professional until his retirement. Subject to our right to remove Material, Newcomer Funeral Service Group guarantees that each Message Book will remain on this Please accept our sympathy. Flipper will be missed at our water volleyball. Lol. You He had other passions including his family and playing the organ, and he worked as hard on his outside activities as he did in his practice. So sad to see this. He will be missed. My association with Bob was almost entirely through First Presbyterian Church. He was very proud of all the pictures of the babies he delivered. He was more than a physician to me but a friend, such a gentile person, always kind and thoughtful and eager to help.I can only imagine how difficult this time must be for you. He patiently, ( well, mostly) held my nose to the grindstone and in the process taught me how to study. Today and always, may fond memories bring you support and strength. License Granted by Submitters to Newcomer Funeral Service Group. We would text each other throughout the years and pray for one another. 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! standards described in Section 2 above, or for any other reason whatsoever. I LOVED the books and books filled with all the babies he had delivered. Best husband best dad Best Dr. best friend. RIP Dr. Jacoby. I worked at Aldersgate for 5 years caring for his Mother and always had a good talk with him! Serving: Topeka, Kansas. 1969, and the two resided in Houston, TX, Coffeyville, KS, Kansas City, MO, and Topeka, KS during Tom's 40-year career as a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry. 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Newcomer Funeral Service Group reserves the right to read and screen all submissions prior to publishing them on the website, 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 wish I could've met him in a better way that day. You will be missed by many Dr. Bob! His trains could be called The Circle of Life because he was always on track in every aspect he touched in leadership, music and medicine. You also represent and warrant that the writing It's been many years since you retired but I have always cherished you as my doctor and you will be missed. 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After our boys were grown and gone, Ron and I continued to be cared for by Dr. Jacoby and you too, Anita. inaccurate, unfair, contains gross exaggeration or unsubstantiated claims, violates the privacy Bob was one of the kindest, caring physician colleagues one could ever work with. Charisse was born to Ethel M. Garrison Visitation: Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm, Service: Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 1:00pm. My best wishes to his family. He was always so personable, caring, and kind to everyone. That would have been 1964. You also grant Newcomer One of my dearest friends and so many music memories! or other content) without the express permission of the owner of the copyrights in the content; includes articles, illustrations, images, lyrics, photos, poems, text, or other content that constitutes, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. View ceremony time and location and leave condolences here. Search Topeka obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. I have not seen him since high school. I was fortunate enough to win the audition the following year as a senior playing the first movement of the Gershwin concerto for piano. Sending thoughts and prayers to your family . He will be truly missed and Anita I give you my condolences and will keep you and the family in my prayers!! Anita, I will remember Bob with his gentle voice & caring ways. 888-293-2252. From births to deaths, he not only cared for us, but played the organ for our happiest and saddest events. Who Receive obituaries Julie Ann Fairhurst February 14, 2023 View obituary We will always be grateful for his kindness and expertise during those family years. The times we shared on nearly countless Scout adventures are not forgotten. Mary Ann and I were sad to hear of Bob Jacobys recent death. John Robben, 58, of Meriden, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. Im glad to know you had some time together in retirement and I imagine you travelled to some wonderful places. 888-293-2252. 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 Mr. Forbes spoke at my Eagle Scout ceremony and their devotion to scouting is to be admired. Very nice video. He had such a beautiful gift. May family, friends and your faith bring you comfort in your loss. 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. Obituary for Dr. Robert 'Bob' Jacoby, 1946 - 2020 Topeka, KS. We would often walk to school together because we lived in the same neighborhood. In college we come and go, but it seems that high school memories are forever. He was such a gentle man and so thoughtful. I did not know him outside of his profession, but every time I go to the doctor now I am always sad when it's anyone other than him. I was so sorry to hear of Dr Jacoby's passing. It was an amazing performance of an amazingly beautiful piece of music, and Bob made the spinet sound like a nine-foot Steinway grand. I will always remember him. I hope you can find comfort in each other and the many people who care about and love you. We remember him as a nice, knowledgable, and caring man. It is hard to imagine any finer human beings on this Earth than Bob and Anita Jacoby.Love and Peace to your family Byron Fry, Anita,I am so sorry to hear of Bob's death. We were shocked and saddened to learn of his accidental death. Please also sign me up for Penwell-Gabel's email newsletter. manufacturing and marketing products using such Information. That one meeting was enough for me to see he was a great guy and someone Id like to get to know better. Newcomer Funeral Service Group shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary Small things made big differences at that age. I have adored Dr Jacoby for as far back as I can remember. Dr.Jacoby was a fixture as I grew up in First Presbyterian Church in the '70's and 80's. The world lost a wonderful doctor and a wonderful man my sympathies to Anita and his kids. He was a good friend. generality of the previous sentence, you authorize Newcomer Funeral Service Group to include the writing and/or Material Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list. When he opened his practice until he retired, he became my entire extended familys family doctor. Farewell on your journey, Dr. Jacoby, Joyce and Melba, please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother and son. 1.) The true compassion and concern Dr. Jacoby always showed for his patients is uncomparable. three (3) hours, please call He had a part in the legacy of his life. Im so sorry and if there is anything I can please let my family know! I am sad to hear of Bob's passing and pray for him and for all of his loved ones. Dr. Jacoby was our family physician for many years. Beth Simons. Harriet Tholen Chang, I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Jacoby's passing. It was great to see you at Bob and Jans 50th. He consulted with several retirees and soon-to-be retirees. I've had many physicians since that time, but no one has ever compared to Dr. Jacoby. Condolence Messages will remain on this Site for the duration of the Message Book. For a full version of our online obituary policy, please click, 2023 Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. It was Tony Baird, Devkota said. You and Newcomer Funeral Service Group agree that the warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability in this Agreement He always had the best attitude. you provide in a searchable format that may be accessed by users of this Site and other Web sites. Pat worked for the State of Kansas for over 40 years, retiring from the Kansas Museum of History in 2020. I always enjoyed working with him, He was a kind man and good doctor. You agree that each visit you make to this Site you shall be subject to