Forrest Jacob Hoobler

1926 - 2023  (96 years)

• Name	Forrest Jacob Hoobler
  Born	17 Jun 1926	Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	11 Feb 2023
  Buried	17 Feb 2023	Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I16295	Rossville
  Last Modified	21 Oct 2024

  
  

  Father	Vernon Perry Hoobler
  Mother	Mary Myrtle Rake Hoobler,   b. 30 Dec 1892, Stull, Douglas County, Kansas ,   d. 12 Sep 1971, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  (Age 78 years)
  Married	4 Jun 1913	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Anniversary- Hoobler, Vern and Mary Golden Wedding Celebration Set Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hoobler of Maple Hill will observe their Golden Wedding Anniversary with open house Sunday, June 9, at the Methodist Church Hall, St. Marys. No invitations are being issued, but friends and relatives are asked to call at the hall between 3 and 5 p.m. The couple request no gifts. A family dinner will be served at noon at the church for the immediate family. Mr. and Mrs. Hoobier were married June 4, 1913 at Topeka. They have nine children, 8 sons and one daughter and 29 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Hoobler have lived in the Turkey Creek community in Wabaunsee county most of their lives with the exception of living in Rossville from 1944 to 1949.
  Family ID	F4127	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Eleanor Walker Hoobler
  Married	23 Mar 1957	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	1. Vernon Hoobler   2. Diana Hoobler Disney   3. Sharon Hoobler Birtell
  Last Modified	20 Oct 2024 21:15:13
  Family ID	F8932	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Obituary- Hoobler, Forrest Forrest Jacob Hoobler TOPEKA – Forrest Jacob Hoobler, 96, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Forrest was born in Maple Hill, Kansas, on June 17, 1926, the son of Vern Perry and Mary Myrtle Rake Hoobler. He graduated from Rossville High School. Forrest proudly served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952 and was stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado. He married Eleanor Walker on March 23, 1957, in Topeka. Forrest worked for Southwestern Bell as a telephone repairman and retiring after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Town and Country Christian Church and had a strong faith. Forrest was also a member of 4H and the Masonic Lodge. He volunteered at Auburn and McEachron Elementary, French Jr. High, and Topeka West High School, where his grandchildren attended. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the donut shop. Forrest had a passion for working with his hands, including farming, gardening, cooking and woodworking. Forrest is survived by his children, Vernon Hoobler (Deanna), Diana Disney (Gary), and Sharon Birtell (Doug); grandchildren, Lauren Hoobler, Dylan and Ty Disney, and Sean and Austin Tabor; and brother, Les Hoobler (Evelyn). He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and siblings, Harold Hoobler, Mildred Ronsse, Lloyd, Raymond, Dwight, William Albert and Everett Hoobler. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, at Town and Country Christian Church, 4925 SW 29th Street, Topeka KS 66614, where funeral service will begin at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Forrest’s family prefers masks be worn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church, or to Interim Hospice and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfmaily.com.