Wendy Jacobs

Wendy Jacobs, 89, of Overland Park, KS passed away Friday November 30, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House. An inspiration to all her family, she was born April 1, 1923 in Oklahoma City to Mose and Hafeetha Shadid, both immigrants from Lebanon. She married Frederick "Freddie" Jacobs on August 3, 1947. They made their home in Wichita, KS. Later, Wendy moved to Overland Park, KS to be closer to her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Fred; sons Anthony (Tony) and Robert (Bob); brother Kelly Shadid; sisters Anita Shadid and Alena Shadid; brothers in law Khairy Shadid and Jim Nayfa and her niece Pammy Shadid.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law Stephan and Mary Kay Jacobs, daughter and son in law Debbie Jacobs-Huffaker and John Huffaker, grandsons Chris Jacobs, Brett Jacobs and Scott Jacobs and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Nellie Nayfa, sister in law Vicky Shadid and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A visitation will also be held at 6pm Tues. Dec. 4th at St. George Orthodox Cathedral 7515 E. 13th St. Wichita, KS, followed by a Trisagion and Funeral Service at 7pm.
There will also be a visitation from 8-10:30am Wed. Dec 5th at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary 6555 E. Central Wichita, KS, with burial to follow at Old Mission Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church or Kansas City Hospice House.