Thomas Richard Jakoplic, 61 of Burrton, KS passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

He was born in Plainfield, NJ on February 20, 1953 to Richard and Marion Jakoplic. He graduated from Fort Hays University in Hays, KS., and was a long time resident of both Burrton and Logan, KS.

Thomas worked in aviation cabinet building at United Technologies in Wichita, and attended New Spring Church in Wichita, KS. He enjoyed hobbies of woodworking, winemaking, beekeeping and hunting. Top on his list was spending time with family and spoiling his grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Pamela Jakoplic of Burrton, KS; daughters, Raina (Ryan) Leite of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Abigail (Chris) Jakoplic-Arnold of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren, Jasmyne, Colt, Makayla, Gavin and Ronan; brother James (Lee Wan Chin) Jakoplic, of Singapore; brother and sister-in-law, Todd (Shannon) Kee of Morgan, UT and one nephew William. He is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Marion Jakoplic.

A family ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Coral Cove Beach, in Tequesta, FL. Interment will take place at Woodston Cemetery in KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-218

Arrangements are entrusted to Palm Beach National Chapel, Lake Worth, FL. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.palmbeachnationalchapel.com