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Jack DeBacker Obituary

John D. Jack DeBacker, 80, of Topeka passed away on January 27, 2012 in Topeka. He was born September 1, 1931 in Topeka, the son of John B. and Johanna (Moritz) DeBacker. Jack attended Lyman Grade School and graduated from Seaman High School in 1949, where he served as class president. He served on the Seaman High School Board of Education. Jack was a member and past president of the Sunrise Optimist Club. He attended Washburn University, Kansas State University, and then graduated from Kansas University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served on the board of directors of the North Plaza Bank and UMB Bank. He was president of DeBacker's Inc. Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors. Jack has been involved with the heating, air conditioning, and sheet metal business for over 63 years since starting the company with his uncle in 1949. Jack served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1954 during the Korean War, he was a member and past commander of the American Legion Post 400, and a member and Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #534. Jack married Flora Kisner DeBacker February 23, 1957 in Topeka. Jack and Flora have three children; Greg DeBacker of Topeka, Samantha Skorija of Overland Park, Kansas, and Steven DeBacker of Prairie Village, Kansas. He is also survived by a brother Dennis DeBacker of Sacramento, California, 7 grandchildren; Christopher, Danny, A.J., Kelsey, Alex, Ellen, and Margaret and 1 great-grandchild Addisyn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at Mother Teresa Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Rochester Cemetery. Jack will lie in state at Davidson Funeral Home Monday from noon until 4:00 P.M. A prayer rosary will then be held at Mother Teresa Catholic Church on Monday at 6 P.M. with visitation to follow immediately. Memorial contributions can be left to Seaman Alumni Association Scholarship Fund or Sunrise Optimist Club. To leave a message for the family please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com. John D. DeBacker

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jan. 29, 2012.

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February 4, 2012

I am so sorry to hear the news of Mr Debackers passing my prayers are with you and your family.
Helen(Mitchell) Bruce

Pete & Elena Tavares Jr

February 3, 2012

Jack was a good & fair man, his quick smile & I never met a stranger attitude made him a person we will NEVER forget & a person that whenever we think about a smile will come to our face & a "man I miss him" from our lips.
Family, you are in Elena's & my thoughts & prayers!
Greg, I will always be envious of you that you were wise enough to stay, learn & work with a pro, but most of all be able to spend that much time together with your Dad.
With a smile on our faces, we are glad that your Dad is now in that never need to be fixed climate controlled environment, however, if it ever needs to be fixed we know know who St. Peter will call!!
Jack, rest in peace, you earned it!!!

Ronald Norris

January 31, 2012

Flora, Greg, Sammi, and Steve. I was truly saddened to learn of Jack's passing. I have always fondly remembered and appreciated his kindness and generosity in sharing Topeka Jazz Workshop tickets and other jazz artist concert tickets.

Unfortunately, I will not be in town to attend the services. Of that I am sorry. Rest assured, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

January 31, 2012

Debacker family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rosemary R Gutierrez and family

Paul and Adeline Falk

January 30, 2012

Jack was one of a kind and didn't know a stranger. His humor and kindness will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Kim Masek

January 30, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God Bless You.

Jacquie (Glenn's daughter) White-Routh

January 30, 2012

Flora and Family,
My deepest condolences goes out to you. My favorite memory of Jack was when, I graduated high school and as I walked across to get my diploma he jumped up and hugged me..even have a picture that Craig Whitford took.

January 30, 2012

To all of Jack's family,
The Seaman Alumni Association has lost a great friend. Jack was a great asset to our organization and many others in North Topeka. We will miss him, as others will too. May the love and kindness of family and friends help comfort you at this time.

Norma Johnson Priddy
SHSAA President

Ellen Koester

January 30, 2012

Greg, Sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope to make it by the church for the memorial service but just in case I do not I want you to know I'm praying for you and the family.

John Fernstrom

January 30, 2012

IDear Dennis:
I am so sorry about Jack. Our sympathy to You and Jack's family.
He was a wonderful person.. Janice and always enjoyed being with you guys when were kids. It was a great place to grow up.
Catherine was like part of the family.
Love to all. John and Ruth Fernstrom

alonzo barraza

January 30, 2012

Iam going to really miss you MR Debacker.my prayers and thoughts are with the family. R.I.P Alonzo barraza
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January 30, 2012

Rest in peace Uncle Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Flora, cousins, Greg, Samantha and Steven.

Lisa Toyzan Trujillo

barbara guerrero

January 30, 2012

our thoughts and prayers are with the family.mr Debacker you are a wonderful man and so very kind i know you are a angel in heaven now.you will be missed.

rest in peace Barbara guerrero And Alonzo barraza

Barry McMurphy

January 30, 2012

Jack, my friend, I am sorry to see you go. You were a joy to know. I will miss your thoughtfulness and humor.

Flora, Greg, and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was one of a kind, and he will be missed.

Janet Pfautsch

January 30, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to you at this sad time. I feel as though I knew Jack through the wonderful stories from Samantha. Our friendship helped me to know what a great husband, father and grandfather he was to all of you. He will be missed so much but memories will hold him close in your hearts.

Jane & Jacinta Akin

January 29, 2012

Jack was a wonderful man. He is going to be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace.

January 29, 2012

our thoughts and prayers are with the DeBacker family ... Russell and Toni Falk

Anchor Air LLC Roger and Irene Thomas

January 29, 2012

Out condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you.

Jenny Tavares

January 29, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the entire DeBacker family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 29, 2012

Sorry to hear about your loss. I went to Lyman school and one year at Seaman with Jack. You are in our prayers. Gladys (Thompson) & Warren Hargis

January 29, 2012

Sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Our prayers are with you.

Joe and Yvonne Carrow

Rodney Mogge

January 29, 2012

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