Gary D. Jacques

Gary D. "Jake" Jacques, 64, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Gary was born November 20, 1946 in Marysville, the son of Russell and Velma (Talbot) Jacques. He graduated from Marysville High School.
After graduation he served in the Kansas Army National Guard for 6 years, serving a tour in Vietnam.
Gary married Diane Clark on January 11, 1969 in Topeka.
After returning from Vietnam, he returned to his job as a Carman for the Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka. In 1972 Gary and Diane returned to Marshall Co. to farm and he took a job as a Carman for Union Pacific. In 1994 he transferred back to Topeka. After 30 years of railroad service he retired in 2008.
Gary had a number of passions and hobbies; farming with his son, traveling the Midwest drag racing with his wife and son, fishing, camping and hunting with family and friends.
He was a member of NHRA Drag Racing Association and the American Legion Post 400.
Gary is survived by his wife, Diane Jacques, Topeka; son, Eric Jacques, Marysville; daughter, Amy (Dirk) Christian, Topeka; grandchildren, Kylie and Alyssa Christian, Megin and Magi Jacques; brother, Ronald (Connie) Jacques; and sister, Bonnie (Nealan) Nincehelser.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2011 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice House, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or St Francis Oncology Department, St Francis Hospital, 1700 SW 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66606.