With love,Sheri and Andy Freeman, Kinsley and Kyler Freeman. You will be missed by many Dr. Bob! Dr Jacoby was a wonderful person and physician. You agree to indemnify and hold Newcomer Funeral Service Group, its subsidiaries and affiliates, agents, officers, directors, I just discovered that Dr. Jacoby passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss him! I loved that he confirmed he bought the huge beautiful rock that is in our yard (he owned the land before we built our house), albeit my Mom was convinced the ice glaciers dropped it there. Brennan Mathena Funeral Home is a collection of obituaries for Topeka, KS & Shawnee County. you provide in a searchable format that may be accessed by users of this Site and other Web sites. What a great doctor, encourager and lover of children. The Keeffe family. contains any actionable statement, or tends to mislead or reflect unfairly on any other person, So sad to hear this. you have express permission from the copyright Since I am an RN, we often shared experiences while he was providing first rate care. Although Dr. Jacoby was not our primary care physician, he delivered our firstborn daughter and also provided occasional checkups for our children. and/or such entities agents and employees harmless from any claim or demand made by anyone regarding any and all writing and/or Im glad to know you had some time together in retirement and I imagine you travelled to some wonderful places. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.Bill & Diana Carriger. manufacturing and marketing products using such Information. We were always very happy with the care we received from both of you. Anita, my deepest condolences. He will be missed so much; but he left many many good memories to hold on to.With much love from your friend/sister,Cheryl Davis. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with. twelve (12) hours, please call Carol Brown. connection to this Site, or from your violation of these Terms of Use. I could tell so many stories about him and how caring and compassionate he was, but he always used to tell me that he will always remember the day that I was born. He always told me that he will always remember that, because I gave him quite a scare. ~ Susan (Hoobler) Ottman - August 16, 2020. Topeka, KS 66610 cause injury to any person or entity, and that it does not violate any third partys proprietary, Capital City Carnage is in Topeka this weekend, Nice evening ahead with a pleasant Saturday in the, Bill would let KS vets get free fishing, hunting, Biden had cancerous lesion removed, no further treatment, Inflation has patients delaying care, risking health, Mission no longer partnering with Unleashed Pet Rescue, US announces new $400 million Ukraine security aid, Man wins $1M in game of Texas Holdem at local casino, Biologists battle invasive species infesting KS River, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Nathan graduated from KSU and has been on staff with Christian Challenge working with college students. Anita, So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. We will always be grateful for his kindness and expertise during those family years. I sometimes have a flair for the dramatic and bless this man for dealing with me through my pregnancies. The video of memories was wonderful. He will be missed!I can see his quiet smile just before he shared some thoughts Or humor. He was an amazing man! 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 Newcomer Funeral Service Group will not intentionally post, transmit, display, publish, or warrant that the Material you submit does not violate these Terms of Use, that it will not License Granted by Submitters to Newcomer Funeral Service Group. There was always joy in his playing and I am so appreciated of that. The times we shared on nearly countless Scout adventures are not forgotten. Search Topeka obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. I was sad when he retired. 2843 SE Minnesota / Topeka, KS 66605, Southwest Chapel He will remain in my heart as a friend and Brother, one of my most cherished memories.Thank you Bob, for how you have touched all our lives, thank you for just being you.Dale Peterson. obscenity, pornography, profanity, danger or inaccuracy contained therein. So sad to hear of his passing. 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. He will be greatly missed. 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. Mount Hope Cemetery. You and your family will be in our prayers. Our hearts are sad for you, Anita, and for Dave. He was always gracious and humble and we found much to laugh about, from snow skiing to Anita and the motor home. I shared her desire with him and he was quick to reply saying, "It is a simple matter to fix". Most importantly he was kind, caring and loved all persons. Time with Tom would go quickly and you always felt he cared about you. He was always kind to me and I heard from his patients how much they loved and trusted him. He will be greatly missed by all. He delivered my sister and I, we are so lucky to have been brought into this world by such a wonderful, kind man. Dr. Jacoby was a kind and compassionate doctor. Bless you Patty, I can see you singing in Heaven. Dear Anita, sending much love and prayers for comfort. I also enjoyed hearing him at the keyboard. To his family and friends, i am so sorry for your loss. He would light up the room talking about delivering babies. You also represent and warrant that the writing 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. I did get to hear him play the organ once and it was beautiful, remember his light. ?? John Robben, 58, of Meriden, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. Very respectful, caring man. In 1981, when I was pregnant and needing to find a doctor, someone recommended Dr. Jacoby as the best family doctor in Topeka. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My condolences to his family. If you need an arrangement delivered in less than More Jeanne Marie Urish I offer my family's condolences to your whole family. I knew he was very smart when he married Anita and shared lifes journey with her. Without limiting the Material you submit, post, transmit, display, publish or distribute on or through this Site, your use of this Site, your Please take care of yourself.- Trina. And I remember those early years vividly. I remember working with Dr Jacoby in the ER at SV when he started there as an orderly/technician. He means so much to me. Newcomer Funeral Service Group shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary I enjoyed many conversations with him over the years. I worked as one of Dr Jacoby's receptionist. Tommy sat in the seat behind me in Miss Axelma Newkirk's 5th grade classroom at Burlington Grade School. Many fond memories. He was a good friend. 3616 SW Sixth Ave. Topeka, KS 66606. Topeka West high school. Dr. Jacoby was so kind and always took the time with me to talk and catch up. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain. that you provide in connection with the use, reproduction or distribution of such writing and/or Material you provide. How fortunate that our friendship spanned 44 years. He was one of the first doctor's I worked for at Cotton O'Neil Clinic many years ago when I became a nurse. Search Topeka obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Material you submit, post, transmit, display, publish or distribute on or through this Site, your use of this Site, your I remember attending Bob's competition performance at the Topeka Civic Symphony Youth Talent Auditions when he was a senior in high school. Its true one never loses his high school memories. obscenity, pornography, profanity, danger or inaccuracy contained therein. You could always find her cheering at their athletic events. She was born on October 22, 1948 in Topeka, KS to Howard and Loretha (Michael) Morgan. I am praying for his family, he will truly be missed and always remembered. You rights of any third party, is unreasonably harmful or offensive to any individual or community, I was always struck by how down to earth and nice he was for someone so accomplished. What a great man, I always thought so highly of him. He was a great and caring doctor both to his patients and his staff. Bob was a senior at KU when I was a freshman, In the AKL fraternity house, he took me under his wing after an illness had caused me to miss most of the first half of the semester. However he delivered my son in 1976, Douglas Lee Eaden II and Sarah Elizabeth Eaden in 1980. Mary Ann and I have 3 married daughters and 7 grandchildren.We are thankful to Bob for giving us the opportunity as young health professionals to join his practice. Baird is expected to be released from jail next week. of bigotry, racism, discrimination or hate; is defamatory, threatening, disparaging, inflammatory, false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent, My deepest condolences to all of Dr. Jacoby's family. 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. I'll miss him.George Wright, MD, In Remembrance of Bob Jacoby, a Dear Friend and BrotherI have just now learned of Bobs passing. Pat Morgan went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2023. 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. He was Visitation: Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. As he was about to retire he had run every trap you can imagine on securing benefits from the Company and the government. So sad. the Material is He was such a gentle man and so thoughtful. Richard A. Cody, 75, of Overbrook, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Walter B. I remember attending church with her and Joy once. Newcomer Funeral Service Group assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the content of this Site, as well as any So caring and compassionate. He was knowledgeable in his engineer duties and was a asset to our engineering department. This functionality is temporarily unavailable. Please accept our sympathy. All my memories of Dr. Bob are nothing but good. this Site, which means (i.) ~ 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. She was a "Happy Camper" and told me frequently about her wonderful libation experience and Bob's care. 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. Please read the following terms of use ("Terms of Use") carefully before using to this Site, you represent and warrant that you have the right to post the Material to I know he loved his wife and sons very much and spoke of them often. Anita and family, I am truly sorry for your loss! I will always remember him. (785) 234-6605. generality of the previous sentence, you authorize Newcomer Funeral Service Group to include the writing and/or Material I was shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Jacoby's death. So sorry for his passing. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Janis Hetrick. It was so neat to see pictures of myself as well as pictures of my two kids. After moving to the west coast, I was blessed to spend time with Bob and Anita each year camping at Cape Lookout State Park in Oregon. I am even sadder hearing of his passing. Please know that our sympathy is with you and the family. He cared about his patients.My best story was before I finished nursing school. Prayers to you and your family. It was a joy to work with him for many years. Rita Sue Bock, 78, of Topeka, passed away on June 23, 2020 at her home. "Marge" Liggett, 93, of Berryton, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The care I received from both Dr J and Anita has been truly missed. BTopeka, KS 66618. Much love, Trudy Odle. I followed him into family medicine, and have never regretted the choice. 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! My thoughts and prayers are with the family ?? Dr. Jacoby was definitely one of a kind!! My association with Bob was almost entirely through First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Jacoby was the best out here in Topeka along with his wife Anita who cared for me as well.. Two of the most genuine kindest caring individuals who showed so much compassion not only in what they did as there job but for all the patients they had!! Sending love and hugs to our first baby sitter many many years ago. Obituary. He was cuddling one of the new babies he had delivered and you could see the joy in his face. Debra & Mike, ~ Debra and Mike Stufflebean - June 10, 2020, To Joyce and David Jacoby and the rest of the Jacoby family, I send my sincere condolences. We are deeply saddened to hear of his death - our God used him mightily here on earth and now Bob is rejoicing in His presence. off site pages or additional sites linked to this Site, for any error, defamation, libel, slander, omission, falsehood, We remained friends even after he went to Johns Hopkins, and honored that he traveled to St. Louis to share the time and play the organ at our wedding. Penwell-Gabel Home; Send Flowers . I am very thankful to have met her and been a small part of the many lives she touched. He will always be remembered with his black Dr. bag on the run. 2843 SE Minnesota He was always a voice of reason in meetings, everyone listened to the patriarch! Sheron Eaden. He quickly called home ,said he had another pair just like the at home.said he got dressed in the dark so he didnt wake his with. He was kind & caring. May family, friends and your faith bring you comfort in your loss. He will be greatly missed at both places - especially as we begin to open up and meet together in person. Melody, Cory and Melissa -We are so very saddened to learn of Tom's death. The foregoing limitations of liability shall only apply if permitted under the laws of the state of your residence or the So much so that when he had to come into the hospital at 5am to deliver my youngest, clearly was asleep right before, he was smiling and said "ready to have a baby??". Prayers are with his family. He was truly a Renaissance man. I so regret that I will not be able to, except in prayer, let him know how important he was to me.Bob, after he began his practice, became our family doctor. irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, copy, modify, display, archive, store, publish, transmit, perform, 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. contains any actionable statement, or tends to mislead or reflect unfairly on any other person, Joyce, Dr. Jacoby delivered both Gabriel and Daniel. RIP Dr Jacoby your number 1 and will never be replaced.Cindy and family. 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, We remember him as a nice, knowledgable, and caring man. Bob was born May 2, 1940 in Duluth, KS, Service: Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11:00am. Our prayers are with you and your family. For a full version of our online obituary policy, please click, 2023 Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. I still have vivid memories of your wedding day; more than a little snow and ice provided some unique challenges. cause injury to any person or entity, and that it does not violate any third partys proprietary, promotes or encourages illegal acts, violation of any right of any individual or entity, violation of any So sorry to hear this. His memorial established with the church music department put a big smile on my face - the music will go on. Dr. Jacoby delivered both of our children and was a kind and caring Doctor for our family from 1979 until he retired. RIP, Dr Jacoby was a wonderful doctor and very caring person. Dr Jacoby delivered me on Aug 29th 1988, He also delivered my son and daughter in 2009 and 2011. twelve (12) hours, please call While I didnt know Tom well, I knew what he meant to all of you through the way Melissa and Melody spoke of him. or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever, even if Newcomer Funeral Service Group has been previously advised of 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. Bob delivered our first daughter and you could see the joy that he felt by bringing new life into the world. I wish I could've met him in a better way that day. 3.) He wrote a medical prescription for her to receive a Coors beer when she requested it with dinner. you expressly agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. infect, your computer equipment or other property on account of your access to, use of, or browsing of this Site, or of your contained in any Material or communication you send to us for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to, developing, She taught gifted education for 32 years in Lawrence, Perry-Lecompton and Kansas City, Kansas. He delivered me 31 years ago and was my doctor until the day he retired. I hope that my two children (both soon to be doctors) can be like him. In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution can be made to Topeka Baptist Church 4500 SW Gage or Topeka Midland Hospice. 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. You agree that each visit you make to this Site you shall be subject to not protected by copyright law, or (iii.) 2843 SE Minnesota contains vulgar, profane, abusive or hateful language, epithets or slurs, text or illustrations Her parents, church, and Girl Scouting were. Art and Carrie Lancastercarriejlancaster@gmail.com, ~ Art and Carrie Lancaster - June 8, 2020. Bob and I initially had been joined together by our music, ever since high school. One of my dearest friends and so many music memories! You further represent and irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, copy, modify, display, archive, store, publish, transmit, perform, Later in 1975 he played a very important part in our lives for which we remain very thankful. Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County, is a collection of obituaries for Topeka, KS &. Only Bob would provide this kindness with a smile. A jury trial for Baird began in Shawnee County court on Feb. 21, 2023. Bob delivered our daughter, and was Fred's medical professional until his retirement. All our love and prayers to his wife Anita, his family, my cousins Joyce and David and their families, and to my Aunt Melba. Pat worked for the State of Kansas for over 40 years, retiring from the Kansas Museum of History in 2020. He will be truly missed and Anita I give you my condolences and will keep you and the family in my prayers!! When he first did an direct ophthalmoscopy on my eyes, I noticed that he used his right eye and hand for both my eyes. A jury found Baird not guilty on Thursday. He was a friend as well as a coworker during our years togethet at KPL.Prayers for you and your family. I am saddened to hear that Dr Jacoby has passed away. I was sad to lose him when he retired. So here is the story. Anita and familyIt is hard to put in words how to tell u the sadness we feel for your loss. Attorney Tarak Devkot said his client was being attacked by gang members who misidentified him as a member of a rival gang. 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 . Thinking of you. . RIP doc. He will be greatly missed by many. 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 met him in 2006 when I started as an NP in Infectious disease. 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. My brother, Ray, was one of tom's college roommates at Washburn. Thank you for helping bring my biggest blessings into the world ! Linda Shirlene Jackson, 73, of Topeka, Kansas was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2023. It's been many years since you retired but I have always cherished you as my doctor and you will be missed. Melody and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Newcomer Funeral Service Group agree that the warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability in this Agreement My sincere sympathy as you face the days ahead. connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, and materials available from this Site. you are the author of the Material, or (ii.) We appreciate the wonderful travelogue on cd that he sent to us. I worked with Tom at Kansas Gas Service. She use to enjoy a cold beer at dinner time on occasion. Newcomer Funeral Service Group will not intentionally post, transmit, display, publish, or the possibility of such damages, whether in an action under contract, negligence, or any other theory, arising out of or in I will be praying for you! It has been so very many years when I worked with both Bob and you in L&D at St Francis. Dr. Jacoby delivered my daughter on Thanksgiving at 7 PM, spending many hours of the holiday with us in the delivery room! When we were sophomores, four of us lived together in the "old" house in the room whose carpet was multicolored carpet samples that we sewed together in Bob's parent's basement. Dear David and Family,I am so sorry to hear of your brother Bob's passing.My thoughts are with you and your family.May your memories of Bob bring you comfort in the coming days and weeks. It was so special to know that the same caring man that delivered me, delivered my two beautiful kids as well. I hope there is comfort in the knowledge that he is no longer suffering, and in holding each other close. Dr. Jacoby was a wonderful Doctor, teacher, and mentor. He was brilliant, accomplished and humble. 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. I was privileged to know him through encounters in the medical community. I remember his patience and kindness to all during my time at the clinic. After the delivery, Dr. J was holding the baby and we told him the baby's name would be Robert; he got a big smile and said we had picked a good name. 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. Many prayers for you and your family. His memory remains in the community for years to come. We admire him for his long and caring career as a family physician, and for the many talents and interests he had. He was so intelligent and witty. We returned from Africa in 2008 and to Topeka in 2009. We were privileged to have him as our family doctor from that time until he retired. He was a great OBGYN and family doctor. His office was our family doctor until they retired. He had generations of patients that came to see him which tells you how much he is loved and respected. Of course you know that. Anita and family. My deepest sympathy to Anita and the rest of his family. Conversations with Bob gave us assurance.