Jack L. Jacobia

Jack Jacobia

Jack L. Jacobia,

70, of Indianapolis, passed away November 26, 2013. He was born October 20, 1943 in Horton, Kansas to the late Glen and Agnes (Mitchel) Jacobia.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandy Jacobia; children: Karen Jacobia, Kathy Gumerson, Kristy (Douglas) Trumpey, and Lee Jacobia; 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey Sanford (Tiffany), Michael Sanford, Kassie Gumerson, Summer Jacobia, Cody Jacobia, Dillon Trumpey, Tyler Trumpey, Alexis Trumpey, Connor Jacobia and Caden Jacobia, 2 great grandchildren, Marley Cazee and Jedrek Sanford and 2 brothers, Jim (Carla) Jacobia from Wamego, KS and Delbert (Karen) Jacobia from Salina, KS.

He was a photographer in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1981. He enjoyed cooking, inventing recipes, and computers.

He was a member of the American Legion.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 5-7 P.M. at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To share a memory, please visit www.flannerbuchanan.com.

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Chronological Note:  The Gregorian calendar that we use today was not adopted in the American Colonies until 1752.  Before 1752, the new year started in the month of March and the months of January and February were the 11^th and 12^th months of the preceding year!  Thus 1 February 1700 (Old Style) would be written 1 February 1701 (New Style) or 1 February 1700/01 (Both Old and New Styles).  Therefore the accuracy of some dates is uncertain due to not knowing which calendar was used to determine the year.

This is one of the obstacles I encounter in doing genealogy research, compounded by the fact that most people could not read nor write, and therefore relied on their memories of important dates as they could not read nor write those dates down.  Could you remember all the dates of events in your life if you hadn't written them down or had a calendar to refer back to?  Since they could not read nor write is why when signing official documents they used an "X" as they didn't know how to write out their "John Henry".  Is it any wonder as to why we have any documentation of anything in history?

Everett "Butch" Freeby

Everett E. (Butch) Freeby, was born 13 January 1941.  The Lord called him home 9 November 2013.  Butch was a Husband, Father, Step Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend and most of all Best Friend of Helen Freeby who survives of the home.,  He is also survived by two sisters, Diana Berry, Debbie (Larry) Turner.  Sons, Mike (Lauren) Freeby, Clint (Mary) Williams, Steve (Hope) Williams.  Daughters, Pamela (Mark) Hazzard, Melanie (Gary) Spurgeon.  Five Grandchildren, and two Great Grandchildren.  He will join his Parents Everett and Mary, along with his sister Beverly who are waiting for him.  Butch always tried to find the humor in life and enjoyed it to the fullest, he will be deeply missed by all.

Please join us at Grace Farm 2748 SE 29th St, Northwest of the Spillway to Lake Shawnee. Wednesday, November 20, at 1:00 PM, for an informal gathering to reminisce funny adventures, and everlasting memories with Butch.  Lunch will be provided.