His parents and mine were such good friends. this site (hereafter referred to as "this Site") and writing or submitting any material for this Site. No one drew a breath from about the tenth measure until he lifted his hands from the keyboard at the end. are material, and bargained-for as a basis of this Agreement. Marcia was born August 23, 1952, in the San Francisco, California Bay Area at Hamilton Air Field. Obituary Headlines, View current celebrity deaths on Legacy.com. im sorry for loss. Anita and familyIt is hard to put in words how to tell u the sadness we feel for your loss. As many others have stated, I will never forget Dr. Jacoby and his legacy of love and caring for mankind. Joyce, Dr. Jacoby delivered both Gabriel and Daniel. Remembering Tom for his zest for a lively conversation and his fondness for exercise. More Jeanne Marie Urish He was truly a role model to anyone blessed enough to know him. Dr Jacoby became my primary care provider in 1986 for the birth of my youngest daughter. Prayers for healing. He will be greatly missed. I am so saddened to learn of the loss of Bob Jacoby. resources, accounts, passwords, servers or networks connected to or accessible through this Site or More Sandra Jean French He will be missed. The last time I saw him was when he and Anita traveled to Chicago to help us celebrate my mother's (his Aunt's) 80th birthday. Services Unique as life Find A Loved One Evan Matthews January 25th Norman "Mick" Grove March 1st Lewis "Duke" Streeter February 21st Jesse Schulz February 18th Patricia "Patti-Jo" Schiefelbein February 17th Amy Ewing February 15th She was Visitation: Monday, March 6, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm, Service: Monday, March 6, 2023 at 12:00pm. 785-266-6700 With the help of Connie Menninger, Bobs practice and St. Francis Hospital were awarded a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to expand his practice to serve primary care needs of Topeka. Rick and I were one of his FIRST patients when he opened his medical practice. Very sad to hear of Dr Bob passing. I know you loved to travel and visit the grandkids and will miss him so much. He was such a good person and always so kind. I always remember Tom's smiling, friendly face and his gentle manner along with his caring demeanor. License Granted by Submitters to Newcomer Funeral Service Group. Melody and family, I am so sorry for your loss. So caring and compassionate. 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. Ranging in age from 42 to 14. We started at Topeka West; attended KU together; became brothers in the same fraternity; and stayed in touch though out our lives. prior notice. Im so sorry Anita. I'm sending prayers and love to all of you. My most sincere condolences to his family. Lol. I remember working with Dr Jacoby in the ER at SV when he started there as an orderly/technician. Dr. Jacoby was a one of a kind provider that truly cared for each and everyone of his patients. She was born January 9, 1944, in Tulsa, Service: Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10:30am. Everything that he played for us that day was beautiful. to this Site, you represent and warrant that you have the right to post the Material to The world was a better place with all Bobs contributions and achievements and love he showed to his family and others. Please read the following terms of use ("Terms of Use") carefully before using Nancy and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.Bill Edwards. Our sincere condolences to his family.Mike & Jennie Atwood & family. Bob was among the first physicians in Kansas who received 3 years of training in the new specialty of family medicine at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. He was accompanist for the Concert Choir that year, and I recall that on one occasion Mr. Davidson asked him to play for us. The world has lost a good, kind man. I had heard stories about how he kept books and pictures on each baby he delivered and I really wanted to have him as our doctor and to be able to share our pictures! Len Heller, EdD, retired VP at University of Kentucky. in engineering from the University of Kansas in 1973. Never found anyone like him!! During our 13 years together, he was a trusted guide and became a lifelong friend. I was right. I hope that you can find some comfort knowing that Bob is now at home in his Heavenly Father's arms. He will be greatly missed. Prayers and condolences to all his family. I've known Dr. Jacoby since I was in high school. A wonderful person. I will miss him. His kindness toward us as a young couple will always be a treasured memory. in poor taste, inflammatory attacks of a personal, racial or religious nature, or expressions God bless. There was always joy in his playing and I am so appreciated of that. Prayers for all your family. I was sad to lose him when he retired. 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. My best wishes to his family. Bob was always so friendly and kind towards me. RIP Dr Jacoby! He was very easy to be around; knew so much about the natural gas distribution business and had a gift for explaining things. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 1, 1941 the daughter of Ordry and Marie (Irvin) Harrison. We would often walk to school together because we lived in the same neighborhood. 26, 2023. Bob truly made the world a better place to be. He also cared for my dad during the latter years of his life. We will always treasure our memories of Mothers Day brunches, childrens birthdays, sharing our anniversary celebrations, and just being together. I knew he was very smart when he married Anita and shared lifes journey with her. ~ 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. 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. Tom, Melody and I shared something in common . Everyone loved Bob. Great compassionate doctor and man. Unfortunately, it was the wrong person. Bob, Bill Sampson and Dave Booth.Bob was a terrific student and had amazing musical gifts that he shared daily with everyone in the house. Mary Ann served as the nurse clinician for our practice and assisted our patients with prenatal and infant care. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Acquitted murder suspect set for release from jail, Kansas governor slams NYC mayors Topeka comments, Scherzer tests pitch clock limits, gets quick-pitch, 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado,, Mikal Bridges helps Nets rally to stun Celtics, 115-105, NASCAR star Elliott has leg surgery after snowboard, KCPD officers shot in standoff released from hospital, WATCH: Explosives detonate section of Flint Hills, Former TPD chief dies days after turning 100-years-old, Sign Up For The Latest News And Emails Alerts. So sudden, so tragic. He grew up in Victoria, Kansas and later moved to Denver, Colorado with his family. Tony Baird was arrested in 2020 for the murder of Jerrie Ross. Laurena Sue "Suzie" Randol, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Terry and I remember and will miss Bobs sly humor, his soft ways, and his love of music. He always had a smile on his face and he was a joy to work with. I want to share one humorous story that reveals his heart and maybe comforting to you. We didnt have a middle name for Daniel when he entered this world, Dr. Jacoby had a son named Daniel Joseph so that is how Daniel got his middle name. and our florist needs a few hours to craft your arrangement. He had generations of patients that came to see him which tells you how much he is loved and respected. I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Jacobys passing! 888-293-2252. He was Visitation: Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. How blessed we are to have enjoyed his gracious company for so many years. May his memory be a blessing to us all. You and Newcomer Funeral Service Group agree that the warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability in this Agreement Newcomer Funeral Service Group assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the content of this Site, as well as any Bob was a very special friend and colleague to the two of us. Material you submit, post, transmit, display, publish or distribute on or through this Site, your use of this Site, your He always spoke highly of his family. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain. That is so true! 3616 SW Sixth Ave. Topeka, KS 66606. He of course asked about my husband and kids and I told him jokingly that my new doctor, that took his place, I have his number in my phone as Dr. Jacoby and so does my daughter! We were all blessed to know him and will miss him too. He was a great and caring doctor both to his patients and his staff. Janis Hetrick. Many prayers for you and your family. irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, copy, modify, display, archive, store, publish, transmit, perform, He was a kind man, and always wore a smile on his face. . PATRICIA SLIDER OBITUARY Patricia Ann "Patti" Slider, (73), died June 30 , 2020. Bob was one of the finest people I have ever known. 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. 1.) So sorry for your loss. It was my good pleasure to just witness this man in person. Without limiting the I have always respected him professionally through the years and enjoyed his wisdom and humor with the card group. Our family was blessed to have him as our family doctor for many years. I miss you all and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. He was one of the best. So sad. The two of you were a wonderful team and had a positive influence on a great many lives over the years. - Heather Strobel, Melody, Becky just shared this news with me. This continued throughout our college years, where on many occasions he would partner, supporting me as I would tryout for various musicals and summer theater opportunities. He was my family doctor for my husband, three children and myself. He will be missed!I can see his quiet smile just before he shared some thoughts Or humor. the possibility of such damages, whether in an action under contract, negligence, or any other theory, arising out of or in My deepest sympathy to Anita and the rest of his family. We knew that Bob was really special. Dr. Jacoby delivered 3 of our 4 children and was a kind and caring doctor. We loved Bob and his whole family. Michelle Smith, PhD, Anita and family,We are so sad to hear about Dr. Jacoby's passing. 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. All the memories of Central Presbyterian Church that we shared. He and Anita were a great team. Gregory James Pease, 79, died gently at his home near Lake Jivaro east of Topeka, at 2:30 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020. Pat worked for the State of Kansas for over 40 years, retiring from the Kansas Museum of History in 2020. Thomas E. Forbes of Topeka, KS, passed away from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at his home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the age of 73. With services throughout Kanas that are updated regularly. Dr. Jacoby was a very nice man. I know he will be greatly missed. Well done buddy!Jerry Myers, Pfizer Topeka. She loved . 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. When he told me that he was retiring, I was so sad. You will be missed! In my memory, he was an outstanding student and a very memorable person. Dr. Jacoby delivered all three of my babies. of bigotry, racism, discrimination or hate; is defamatory, threatening, disparaging, inflammatory, false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent, and/or such entities agents and employees harmless from any claim or demand made by anyone regarding any and all writing and/or Prayers to your family! In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution can be made to Topeka Baptist Church 4500 SW Gage or Topeka Midland Hospice. He means so much to me. Find local Topeka, Kanas obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. Dr. Jacoby was a wonderful man and a great doctor. Bob improved our city, and gave all to his patients and his outreach to the elderly and his church. BTopeka, KS 66618. Godspeed, Doctor, and prayers for Gods peace for your family. in poor taste, inflammatory attacks of a personal, racial or religious nature, or expressions She lived to be 100 years old under his great care. the then-current Terms of Use. He was born March 5, 1947 Randy Glen Hayes, 66, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. 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 As the pain of this terrible loss passes, I am sure many wonderful memories will be cherished by his family. So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Melody, Cory and Melissa -We are so very saddened to learn of Tom's death. He was a brilliant man and a very well-respected physician in Topeka. Our office suites were connected, he was very welcoming and always said hello with a smile. The Berry Family. He always told me that he will always remember that, because I gave him quite a scare. 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 |. Only Bob would provide this kindness with a smile. I am even sadder hearing of his passing. Bob was very ambitious. Newcomer Funeral Service Group reserves the right to read and screen all submissions prior to publishing them on the website, He was a gifted musician and generous of his time, and highly respected by his partners and colleagues. So sorry to hear of Toms passing. As he was about to retire he had run every trap you can imagine on securing benefits from the Company and the government. you make and/or information you submit is truthful and accurate. God bless you and keep you in the coming weeks.Dan and Judy, When I returned to fpc after 20 years of living out of state, Dr Jacoby was one of the first people to welcome me back. I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He treated me with respect and as an equal (a trait I am sure was not true so early in my life). A part of my heart cracked learning the passing of Dr. J. a wonderful caring physician. Always a delight to follow his career. [They need] to address what Tony Baird went through on that day so other people might not be shot at by mistaken identity.. connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, and materials available from this Site. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I would always tell him I was joking, that I was glad he was enjoying retirement but that we all missed him dearly. Anita - so sorry for your loss and thinking of you. Receive obituaries Leo T. Cummings Tom retired from . Prayers to you and your family. My heartfelt condolences to Melody, Cory and Melissa. Peace be with you. He was a kind hearted physician and was thought of in high esteem by both his patients and colleagues.