Charles Jackard

Dr. Charles R. Jackard, Jr., died November 28, 2016. He was born April 5, 1936, in Borger, Texas, to LouBelle Rutledge and C.R. Jackard, Sr. He graduated from El Dorado High School (Kansas) in 1954 and continued his education earning two degrees from Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg, Kansas, and his doctorate from Arizona State University. Charles is survived by his wife Pat; his children from his previous marriage to Judith Emerson: Jane (Gailen) Stockwell, Jeff Jackard, Jill (Curt) Kading; and his stepchildren: Cindy (Randy Earley) Fornelli and Greg (Jennifer) Fornelli. He was the proud Pops of Eva Kading and proud grandfather of John Stockwell, Andrew and Hannah Bernstein, Hayley and Georgia Fornelli. He also leaves his sister Anna Jackard of Clayton, New Mexico. Charles ("Dr. J") was an amazing man who made a difference in so many lives. He was an athlete, a teacher, coach, professor, author, friend, mentor and confidant. His passion was seeing the good and potential in each person, even when they couldn't see it themselves. He refused to give up on an entire generation of students who attended the Shawnee Mission Alternative Education Program, where he was principal for 30 years. His wisdom and compassion for others will live in many hearts forever. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 17, 2:00 p.m. at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas, where Charles was a member and served on the Board of Deacons. A reception will follow the service. Memorial gifts may be made to Village Church or Unleashed Pet Rescue, 5918 Broadmoor, Mission, Kansas 66202. Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, 8837 Roe Avenue, Prairie Village, KS 66207, 913-383-9888. www.kccremation.com Published in Kansas City Star on Dec. 11, 2016