James Zahourek obituary: James Zahourek's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
James Charles Zahourek
1924 - 2020
In Memory Of
James Charles Zahourek
1924 - 2020
He was born on July 2, 1924 in Wichita, Kansas to William and Mary Zahourek. Jim served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Munsee during World War II and received a citation for courageously boarding the USS Mssissinewa, a Kaiten torpedoed, burring, tanker ship.
He retired from construction after 44 years of employment. For 62 years he was an active member of First Baptist Church serving on boards and was an usher for over 50 years.
He is survived by his wife Letha and their children Gay (Jim) of Monument, Colorado; Jeff of Topeka; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at First Baptist Church, 3033 SW MacVicar, Ave.
A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the First Baptist Church, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka. Interment with military honors will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery, in Topeka.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church 3033 SW MacVicar Ave Topeka, KS 66611.
To leave a message for his family online, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
He was born on July 2, 1924 in Wichita, Kansas to William and Mary Zahourek. Jim served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Munsee during World War II and received a citation for courageously boarding the USS Mssissinewa, a Kaiten torpedoed, burring, tanker ship.
He retired from construction after 44 years of employment. For 62 years he was an active member of First Baptist Church serving on boards and was an usher for over 50 years.
He is survived by his wife Letha and their children Gay (Jim) of Monument, Colorado; Jeff of Topeka; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at First Baptist Church, 3033 SW MacVicar, Ave.
A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the First Baptist Church, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka. Interment with military honors will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery, in Topeka.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church 3033 SW MacVicar Ave Topeka, KS 66611.
To leave a message for his family online, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
First Baptist Church ~ 3033 SW MacVicar Ave
Memorial Service
Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11:00am
First Baptist Church ~ 3033 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka, KS 66611
Interment
Memorial Park Cemetery
6th & Gage
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family