Jack Snook, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at his home. He was born August 27, 1924 in Topeka, the son of John Robert and Ora Rhule Snook.
Jack graduated from Topeka High School. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving aboard the LSM 203 in the South Pacific. He was employed by Adams Business Forms for over 40 years. He was a member of Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, Philip Billard Post No. 1650, V.F.W. and volunteered for the Christian Neighbor Center.
Jack married Mary Eleanor Stotts. From this marriage was born one son, Jack (Jeanne) Kearney of Rancho Cordova, CA. He survives. Jack later married Betty Barngrover Drum. She preceded him in death in 2000. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Jimmy R. Sanders in 1994. Other survivors include one step-daughter, Marilyn L. Drum (Jim) Sanders of Topeka, four grandchildren, Sean and Brendan Kearney, Jack Sanders and Jennifer Konrad, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at Lakeview Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Jack will lie in state from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 2835 SE Croco Rd., Topeka, KS 66605 or to the Christian Neighbor Center, 107 SW 14th St., Topeka, KS 66612.