John David Jack Fishback

Fishback, John David “Jack”, 64, died Thursday, October 13, 2005. Service 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 17, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Jack was born May 23, 1941 and was a lifelong resident of Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Alice and David D. Fishback. He is survived by a sister, Jill Darrah, married to Thomas Darrah and living in Longmont, CO and also a brother, Tom Fishback, married to Jennifer Fishback and living in Fairfield, IA. Nieces and nephews include: Stephanie Wilson of Lafayette, CO, John and Andrew Darrah of Denver, CO, Cole and Mogen Fishback of Fairfield, IA. Jack attended North High, Wichita State and Kansas University. He managed Screen Process Printing Company /Mobile Ads, selling the company to Print Source and finishing his career there. He was a member of the Hebrew Congregation. He had a lifetime interest in languages, studying German, Turkish, Russian, Hebrew, Spanish, Laotian, Vietnamese, Cherokee, etc. Jack was an enthusiastic supporter of the Wichita Symphony and Music Theatre of Wichita. Much of his life was devoted to sponsoring refugees from Southeast Asia. He helped hundreds of people build a new life and become U.S. citizens. Jack volunteered at the Wichita Public Library, Genealogy Department, becoming a self-taught expert in the genealogy field. He successfully traced his family back to 1442 and helped many others with their research. Jack volunteered for many years at the Wichita Book and Art Fair, supporting the Wichita Art Museum. He enjoyed extensive travels, always interested in different peoples, their language and customs. His life was devoted to helping other people, especially young people with their education and goals. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society, 435 S. Broadway, S-100, Wichita, KS, 67202.