Jeffrey Dean Scobee, age 51, of Chanute passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at his home. Jeff was born in Garnett, Kansas on May 3, 1961, the son of Roland and Paula (Koehler) Scobee. He graduated from Garnett High School in 1979. Jeff graduated from Drury College where he received a degree as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
He married Marianne Hughes on December 6, 1980 in Columbus, Kansas.
He was employed by Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center as the Director of Respiratory Care, Sleep Lab, Durable Medical Equipment, and Head of Security.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He also loved scuba diving, traveling and spending time with his family. Jeff was a valuable board member of the Fire Escape Coffeehouse youth ministries he was instrumental in the renovations of the current building and donated much of his time as a volunteer. He was also a member of The First Baptist Church and loved the Lord.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Marianne Scobee of the home; two children, his daughter Heather and husband Bobby Raetz of White City, OR, and son Jason and wife Jesi Scobee and two grandchildren, Wyllie and Haylee of Montezuma, IA; his parents, Roland and Paula Scobee of Garnett; five siblings, sisters Gwen and husband Wayne Mayes of Saline, MI; Shanna Wacker of Garnett; brothers Paul Scobee also of Garnett, Mike Scobee and wife Rachel of Hasty, CO. John Scobee and wife Andrea of Overland Park, KS and many nieces of nephews and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests Memorials in his name be made to the Kansas Respiratory Care Society for the Jeff Scobee Leadership Fund or The Fire Escape Coffee House and may be left with the funeral home or at the Memorial Service.