Jacquelyn Kirby

Jacquelyn Elaine Kirby, 76, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas.

She was born May 5, 1927, in Newton, Kansas the daughter of Arthur and Faye Olive Roberts Piper.

Mrs. Kirby worked 35 years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. She worked in the Shipping, Accounting and Human Resource Departments. She worked as a volunteer in the women's resource center and the oncology unit at Stormont -Vail Hospital. She was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church where she was involved in various committees. Jackie was a 30 year supporter of the University of Kansas Jayhawks Athletics.

She married Charles R. Kirby July 24, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas. He survives. They were married for 55 years.

She was preceded in death by one brother Robert D. Piper in 1987.

Other surivors include:

1 Brother: Gary B. Piper and wife Maxine Austin, Texas

1 Sister: Alberta Tuck and her husband Dean Hoyt, Kansas

1 Foster Daughter: Tracy Kuan and husband Hong Malaysia

1 Foster Son: Michael Kuan Malaysia

1 Foster Granddaughter: Jackie Yew Malaysia

1 Sister in law: Norma Hough and husband Dana Topeka, Kansas

Many nieces and nephews

A funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 27, at Lowman United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Kirby will lie in state after 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel with a visitation from 7-8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to Midland Hospice House 200 SW Frazier Circle Topeka, Kansas 66606 or to the Lowman United Methodist Church 4000 SW Drury Lane Topeka, Kansas 66604.

Online condolences may be given at www.penwellgabel.com