he said No, I'm a doctor. He offered to take me to get some gas for my car. We were all blessed to know him and will miss him too. I met him when I played for the Topeka Civic Youth Symphony Auditions. Scott was born August 10, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas the son of John and. I was also fortunate to have him deliver both of my children. My brother, Ray, was one of tom's college roommates at Washburn. not protected by copyright law, or (iii.) He will be missed. He was our family physician for many years beginning in the 70's until his retirement. Tom was a valued employee in our company. Love you AnitaJodie Means, Anita,So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was loved by all as a physician and man. Farewell on your journey, Dr. Jacoby, Joyce and Melba, please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother and son. I have fond childhood memories of holiday gatherings with him and my other cousins, and vivid memories of him playing the piano when I was young. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. 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. In High School, Bob was the pianist that accompanied our high school choir. Our prayers are also for the nephews, nieces and all other extended family. You also grant Newcomer I was sadden by the news of Dr. Jacoby's passing. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain. and/or such entities agents and employees harmless from any claim or demand made by anyone regarding any and all writing and/or Devkota says Baird wishes he could meet with Ross family to apologize and make sure they know the shooting that caused her death was a mistake. I always remember Tom's smiling, friendly face and his gentle manner along with his caring demeanor. He always was up beat No one else could hit the ball throughout the handles of that latter like him. 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. statutory, or common law rights. Love, Lonnie Feagan, We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Bob's passing. Anita, I hope you have many good memories to help comfort you in this time of loss. state law of the Site at which Newcomer performed funeral services for you or your family. As a new young nurse many years ago, I appreciated Dr. Jacobys respect for nurses and their input in patient care. Tom, Melody and I shared something in common . As a worshipper, I always enjoyed his exuberant and joyful renditions at the organ. So sad to hear this. I offer my family's condolences to your whole family. He delivered my daughter Arianna Ortiz in 2004. He remained my doctor through the birth of my son. I was so sorry to hear of Dr Jacoby's passing. Best etc. It's been many years since you retired but I have always cherished you as my doctor and you will be missed. God bless you and your family. He had such a beautiful gift. Anita and family. Thoughts and Prayers for you and yours, Kyra Scherer. When he opened his practice until he retired, he became my entire extended familys family 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. 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. In a typical act of kindness, he surprised me last month by sending me out of the clear blue a copy of a recording of my father singing with the First Pres Chancel Choir in the 1960's. He delivered me 31 years ago and was my doctor until the day he retired. 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! His musical ability was a highlight of our college days. He had so many photo albums of all of his kids. Rita Sue Bock, 78, of Topeka, passed away on June 23, 2020 at her home. From Dec. 4, 2020 onward, our daily celebrity news obituaries can be found at Legacy.com. My thoughts and prayers with Anita and family. - Heather Strobel, Melody, Becky just shared this news with me. She was born June 1, 1936,. 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. Anita, I am so sorry to hear about Bob, he was such a dedicated physician and member of the medical community. I hope there is comfort in the knowledge that he is no longer suffering, and in holding each other close. Please read the following terms of use ("Terms of Use") carefully before using I worked with Tom at the Gas Company. Its true one never loses his high school memories. Great compassionate doctor and man. Our Funeral Home. He was one of the first doctor's I worked for at Cotton O'Neil Clinic many years ago when I became a nurse. How blessed we are to have enjoyed his gracious company for so many years. Later in life, he graciously shared this musical talent by playing the organ at my wedding. God Bless you all. You are being lifted up in prayers for the comfort that only comes from God. It was Tony Baird, Devkota said. He said no I'm a doctor in medicine :). Bob was a very special friend and colleague to the two of us. Mary Ann served as the nurse clinician for our practice and assisted our patients with prenatal and infant care. Obituary for Thomas E. Forbes, 1947 - 2020 Topeka, KS. Our office suites were connected, he was very welcoming and always said hello with a smile. View ceremony time and location and leave condolences here. The care I received from both Dr J and Anita has been truly missed. Topeka has lost one of its favorite sons.Dave and Mary Ann Lillich5346 North Santa MonicaWhitefish Bay, Wisconsin 53217, ~ David and Mary Ann Lillich - July 23, 2020, Dear Jacoby Family:My heartfelt sympathy to your family in the loss of your loved one. He was such a wonderful Doctor.. You and your family are in our up most prayers Dr Jacoby was my Family Doctor starting in 1974. I first met him when I went to free clinic. One of these that he and I shared was music. Anita - I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. of bigotry, racism, discrimination or hate; is defamatory, threatening, disparaging, inflammatory, false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent, ~ Susan (Hoobler) Ottman - August 16, 2020. He smiled all the time, even when the opposing team (me) hollered at him for being such a good player. He also cared for my dad during the latter years of his life. My condolences go out to his family, especially to his lovely wife Anita.Praying for all his family Nancy Liesmann, Bob was simply one of the kindest, most talented and intelligent souls I ever met.He will have a warm welcome in Heaven.Valarie Alexandra ValoisCharlotte, North Carolina, ~ Valarie Alexandra Valois - June 6, 2020. He said I like it, keep it that way! I have adored Dr Jacoby for as far back as I can remember. 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. Bob was a wonderful musician, doctor, and man. He was a friend to all, it seemed. Directions. contains vulgar, profane, abusive or hateful language, epithets or slurs, text or illustrations Tom was a grade behind us at BHS. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Corky & Janice Armstrong, Anita and family,I was so sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Jacoby. I will miss him dearly! Bob you will be greatly missed. RIP Bob. God bless you. Always smiling and friendly. Anita, my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this time. Everything that he played for us that day was beautiful. She was born to Charles and Beulah Slider of Lyons, Kansas. to such submission. I was shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Jacoby's death. He will be truly missed! Pantaleon "Leon" Rios, 81, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. Directions. You agree that each visit you make to this Site you shall be subject to So sorry for his passing. He taught me so many things that you can never learn in a classroom! He will be greatly missed by many. Send flowers. He was a wonderful man and always had a smile on his face. He was very respected and thought of by our family and we so appreciate his care and help with my father, Raymond. to this Site, you represent and warrant that you have the right to post the Material to She Pamela Pam Cockrill Vida, 66, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. We returned from Africa in 2008 and to Topeka in 2009. 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. Anita and family, I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Jacobys passing. She was born September 14, 1941, Southeast - 266-6700 Newcomer Funeral Service Group shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary Topeka, KS 66610 you have express permission from the copyright I remember attending church with her and Joy once. Thinking of you. I was a senior in high school (1977 - 1980) and work in the afternoons during school than full time after. Bob was a compassionate, caring physician and friend. Since he has retired, I occasionally ran into him at SERC fitness center. Let your family and Friends help you out during this difficult time. I have such fond memories of working as his office nurse for 5 years from 1979-1984. It is those memories that you two have shared in your life together that will get you through this very sad time. It was my good pleasure to just witness this man in person. He always had the best attitude. How fortunate that our friendship spanned 44 years. Robert O. you provide in a searchable format that may be accessed by users of this Site and other Web sites. The respect and love I hold for him are boundless! While the wait was sometimes long in his exam room, I never minded because I enjoyed looking through his many baby books with pictures of the babies he delivered and more as they grew over the years. He and his sister, Judy Pease, grew up in the "sweet" family of Martin Albert Pease, Jr. ("Noonie") and Katherine Louise James Pease ("Jimmie"). And may a circle of angels surrounded Anita through this most difficult time. Time with Tom would go quickly and you always felt he cared about you. Her parents, church, and Girl Scouting were. We started at Topeka West; attended KU together; became brothers in the same fraternity; and stayed in touch though out our lives. My heart aches for you. He was very easy to be around; knew so much about the natural gas distribution business and had a gift for explaining things. He patiently, ( well, mostly) held my nose to the grindstone and in the process taught me how to study. Drusa Fay "Kikiqwah" Wabaunsee. He was always so personable, caring, and kind to everyone. Anita and family, Ive known Dr Jacoby, wellsince my birth. Ill never forget his kindness to my mother as she aged. Anita and family may God wrap his arms around you at this time in need. We will keep his family in our prayers. She was their biggest fan! He and his roommate Bosco Meredith were the reason I made great grades that year, and in a large way, Bob was responsible for my having the opportunity to attend medical school. This is truly a huge loss for our church family. Please take care of yourself.- Trina. He was one of a kind and his other colleagues and I respected him greatly. He married Karen Hartman on July 30, 1982 in Beloit, Kansas. She was born on October 22, 1948 in Topeka, KS to Howard and Loretha (Michael) Morgan. 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! Karen Mace, We were so sorry to learn of Dr. Jacoby's death. 1.) 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 very proud of all the pictures of the babies he delivered. Nancy and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.Bill Edwards. Linda Shirlene Jackson, 73, of Topeka, Kansas was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2023. I feel very lucky to have known him and also worked professionally with him. He always told me that he will always remember that, because I gave him quite a scare. Find contact information, view maps, and more. Leon was born June 4, 1941, in Orange Grove, Southeast - 266-6700 Blessings and prayers for the family.~DeAun Parker. We were shocked and saddened to learn of his accidental death. My husband and I both liked him immediately when we met him. I have known him and gone to school with him since kindergarten at Lowman Hill. He will be missed. We'll be thinking about you. In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution can be made to Topeka Baptist Church 4500 SW Gage or Topeka Midland Hospice. We compared blisters at Philmont, and shared many campfire meals together on High Adventures. Please read the following terms of use ("Terms of Use") carefully before using Rick and I were one of his FIRST patients when he opened his medical practice. ~ Jerry and Sue Peckham - August 18, 2020. Was a patient when he first started until he retired. Newcomer Funeral Service Group assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the content of this Site, as well as any Dr. Jacoby was a very nice man. He substituted for me as organist several times at Central Congregational. May joyful memories bring you peace. Janis Hetrick. ~ Stan and Rosie Hornbaker - June 9, 2020. Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries. Dr. Jacoby was a great man and an amazing Doctor. She use to enjoy a cold beer at dinner time on occasion. What a great man, I always thought so highly of him. I have always and will always think the world of the whole Jacoby family. 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. the possibility of such damages, whether in an action under contract, negligence, or any other theory, arising out of or in Im saddened to hear of Bobs death. I have many good memories of him from my childhood. off site pages or additional sites linked to this Site, for any error, defamation, libel, slander, omission, falsehood, 785-272-9797 . He delivered both of my daughters and always asked for updated pictures. I'm so incredibly sorry for your families loss. Tom, we will miss you. RITA BOCK OBITUARY. You also grant Newcomer License Granted by Submitters to Newcomer Funeral Service Group. Peace be with you. Newcomer Funeral Service Group reserves the right to read and screen all submissions prior to publishing them on the website, Search Topeka obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Tony Baird was arrested in 2020 for the murder of Jerrie Ross. From Kansas City to Colorado--and even Toms contribution to our family turtle, lots of great times. MOURN his loss -- CELEBRATE his life -- CHERISH his memory -- and let us all keep him alive in our love and close to our heartsWith love and prayers from Wisconsin,Jeff Gloria Michael and Laura Josephson, Anita and sons - What a joy it has been to get to know Dr. Bob since becoming a member of First Presbyterian Church. All my memories of Dr. Bob are nothing but good. Jeff and family, I'm very sorry for your loss. I remember working with Dr Jacoby in the ER at SV when he started there as an orderly/technician. connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, and materials available from this Site. RIP Dr Jacoby. statutory, or common law rights. May you be encircled by legion of angels to comfort you. 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 still remember attending your wedding in Goff when Jan and Bob were unable to go. also grant Newcomer Funeral Service Group the right to use any facts, ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques ("Information") To the family : Dr Bob was one of the best Doctors I have had! Nathan graduated from KSU and has been on staff with Christian Challenge working with college students. encourage such an evasion or violation; interferes with any third party's uninterrupted use and enjoyment of this Site. He was always a voice of reason in meetings, everyone listened to the patriarch! He took good care of my mom throughout all the years ah went to him. Dr Jacoby was my doctor for over 15 years, and he delivered both of my children. Agnes Le Blanc Montgomery, 93, Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He delivered my sister and I, we are so lucky to have been brought into this world by such a wonderful, kind man. Such a talented man. I am even sadder hearing of his 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. . in engineering from the University of Kansas in 1973. He will be missed.Anita, my heart goes out to you. In 1981, when I was pregnant and needing to find a doctor, someone recommended Dr. Jacoby as the best family doctor in Topeka. Dr. Jacoby was our family physician. He was my family doctor for my husband, three children and myself. He always spoke highly of his family. Last Review: 02/10/2015 Sheron Eaden. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. She lived to be 100 years old under his great care. Pat worked for the State of Kansas for over 40 years, retiring from the Kansas Museum of History in 2020. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church 817 SW Harrison St. Topeka, KS 66612; (please list Music Fund in the memo line). He was accompanist for the Concert Choir that year, and I recall that on one occasion Mr. Davidson asked him to play for us. and/or such entities agents and employees harmless from any claim or demand made by anyone regarding any and all writing and/or Dr.Jacoby was a wonderful doctor. Dear Anita and familyArt and I remember hearing Dr. Jacobys organ solos and accompaniment at First Presbyterian Church. If you need an arrangement delivered in less than There was an error verifying your email address. I remember getting together with him after school and we enjoyed typing lists of capitals of the world and their populations! He was a wonderful person and always happy to visit with me. I'll miss him.George Wright, MD, In Remembrance of Bob Jacoby, a Dear Friend and BrotherI have just now learned of Bobs passing. You and your family will be in our prayers. By submitting any writing or material to this Site, including, for example, information, I was fortunate enough to win the audition the following year as a senior playing the first movement of the Gershwin concerto for piano. 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 hes about to be a free man for the first time in nearly three years. He was respected and loved. 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 you provide in a searchable format that may be accessed by users of this Site and other Web sites. You further represent and He will be truly missed and Anita I give you my condolences and will keep you and the family in my prayers!! 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. warrant that the Material you submit does not violate these Terms of Use, that it will not 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! Our hearts are grieving with all of you and for you. In my memory, he was an outstanding student and a very memorable person. 785-354-8558. this Site, which means (i.) I will be praying for you! The Berry Family. 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. I followed him into family medicine, and have never regretted the choice. I will always have my babies to remember you by. and our florist needs a few hours to craft your arrangement.