Jacob Johnson

September 19, 1989 - June 22, 2019

Jacob Steven Johnson, 29, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. Jake was born September 19, 1989, in Topeka to James and Janice Gress Johnson. Jake attended Most Pure Heart of Mary Grade School, graduated from Hayden Catholic High School in 2008 and attended Washburn University. Jake was a life-long member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. His adventurous nature drove him to be very involved in Boy Scouts, spending many summers at Camp Jayhawk and earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 2006. Jake’s participation in wheelchair sports fulfilled his competitive spirit, spending many years involved in wheelchair soccer, basketball, and track and field. He played tennis and participated in debate throughout high school. Jake loved staying informed about politics and discussing them with his Aunt Deb and his late Uncle Joe. He greatly enjoyed learning history, especially related to World War II. Jake loved his job at Hy-Vee, touching the lives of many customers and co-workers. He had a passion for community involvement, advocating for inclusion and accessibility for people with special needs. Jake was enthusiastic about cooking barbeque, trying new recipes and sharing them with family and friends. He cherished the daycare children whom his mother cared for and he was devoted to his dog, Shelby. Jake was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared Jake’s life are his parents, Jim and Janice Johnson; and his siblings, Justin, Julie and Jeana Johnson and Kevin Newman. Jake’s family will greet friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church where a rosary will be prayed at 6:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Most Pure Heart of Mary Grade School or Hayden Catholic High School in Jake’s memory to support students with special needs, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614.