David Zacharias, M.D.

David Lloyd Zacharias, M.D., 90, Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Stormont Vail Health Center surrounded by his family. David was born on September 2, 1926, in Oak Mills KS, the son of Louis and Elizabeth Turner Zacharias. He graduated from Onaga High School. After graduation, David enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1944. While serving in the Air Corps he was trained to be a B-17 navigator. David and Carol Kennedy were united in marriage on April 30, 1955, in Kansas City MO. She preceded him in death on December 3, 2006. David earned his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas Medical Center and served his residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City MO. David was a general practitioner in Gladstone MO and then returned to the University of Kansas Medical Center to complete his pathology residency. David practiced pathology in Kansas City until 1976. In 1977, David joined the Topeka Pathology Group at Stormont Vail Health Center, retiring in 1990. David was a skilled woodworker and loved sailing and hunting. Along with his wife, Carol, he enjoyed entertaining and cooking. After her death, he continued to pursue his culinary interests and was an excellent chef and baker. Most importantly, David was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Grateful to have shared his life are his children, son, Joseph Zacharias Steen (Inken), Bremen, Germany, and their children, Oscar, Emma and Malcolm; daughter, Colleen Gregoire (Timothy), Lawrence KS, and their son, Maxwell (Shasta Inman); son, Robert Zacharias, Topeka KS, and his daughters, Bridget and Katrina; and son, Christopher Zacharias (Laurie Goldenberg), Medina MN; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. David was also preceded his death by his parents; brother, Louis Zacharias, and sister, Colleen Ferguson. Family will greet friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, with a funeral service following at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Topeka Rescue Mission, sent in care of the funeral home.

David Zacharias, M.D.

September 2, 1926 - January 22, 2017