JACOB KRAWTZOW

1936 - 2017

Jan. 6, 1936 - Jan. 13, 2017 GOLDSBY In Loving Memory ofJacob KrawtzowJacob Krawtzow, a devout Russian Orthodox Christian, 81 years of age, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017, in Purcell, Oklahoma. He was born in Kosovo Mitrovica, Yugoslovia, on January 6, 1936, to Jacob and Sofia Krawtzow, Sr. Jacob came to the USA in 1951 from Germany as an immigrant. Jacob was first in his class from Fort Riley, Kansas, National Guard and was offered full scholarship at New York West Point Military Academy. He opted instead to work, start a family and build his own home. Jacob retired from the Civil Service at Tinker AFB in December 1987 after 26 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, working on cars, watching war history and old Western movies. He also enjoyed Russian Cossack and ballroom dancing as a teenager. He loved Russian, Serbian, and old American music. He was an excellent cook and winemaker. He was strong-willed, stubborn and held a very strong Russian Orthodox faith. He loved his travels to Russia, attending church, talking about his family history and spending time with his family. Jacob is survived by his wife, Patsy Jane Krawtzow; sons, Peter, Jacob, Jr. and Alexay; daughters, Kathy, Lydia, and Mara; son-in-law, Brian; also, his grandsons, Nicholas and Andrew; his granddaughters, Sophia, Cynthia, and Kristina; his great-granddaughter, Braelyn; his great-grandson, Landon; other relatives and all of his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Sofia; three brothers, Dobrevoy, Branko, and Peter; five sisters, Natasha, Florence, Katherine, Maria, and Luba; and his son, Michael. Jacob's great uncle on his mother's side was Archbishop Dimitry Dobroserdov, who has been canonized a Saint, by the Russian Orthodox Church in the 20th Century, together with many martyrs, confessors and the devotees in Russia. We believe that our Church has a special grace from God to be awarded such an honor - to have a Russian saint among our parishioners not only in spirit, but also by birth. Prayer Service was held on Sunday, January 15 at 3 p.m. at Wadley Funeral Home, 303 W. Washington, Purcell, Oklahoma 73080. Father Jeremy Davis of the Holy Ascension Orthodox Christian Church. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 19, 2017, 12:30 p.m. at the St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox Church, 24 Tidwell Road, Houston, Texas 77022. Father Lubomir Kupec.