In Memory Of
John F. Shockley
1932
2019
John F. Shockley
August 28, 1932 — January 12, 2019
John F. "Jack" Shockley, 86, Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Jack was born August 28, 1932 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Harry and Esther (Lindburg) Shockley. He graduated from East High School in Des Moines where he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and from St. Louis University.
He served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, retiring with the rank of Major.
Jack married Mary Lou Myers on December 24, 1955 in Topeka. She died November 28, 1988. He married Nancy Stark on October 29, 1989. She died April 22, 2016. Survivors include a son, Jack D. Shockley, Papillion, NE; daughter, Kristy Seley, Topeka; 4 grandchildren; 3 step-children; 7 step-grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Hefner; and grandson, Jamie Leach.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Private family inurnment will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dillon Prescription Fund or Helping Hands Humane Society.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
Jack was born August 28, 1932 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Harry and Esther (Lindburg) Shockley. He graduated from East High School in Des Moines where he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and from St. Louis University.
He served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, retiring with the rank of Major.
Jack married Mary Lou Myers on December 24, 1955 in Topeka. She died November 28, 1988. He married Nancy Stark on October 29, 1989. She died April 22, 2016. Survivors include a son, Jack D. Shockley, Papillion, NE; daughter, Kristy Seley, Topeka; 4 grandchildren; 3 step-children; 7 step-grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Hefner; and grandson, Jamie Leach.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Private family inurnment will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dillon Prescription Fund or Helping Hands Humane Society.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John F. Shockley, please visit our flower store.
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