Obituary: Jack DeBoer

March 12, 2021

After living with MDS for five years, it finally claimed the life of Jack Peter DeBoer, 90, on March 12, 2021 in Wichita, KS. May you rest in peace, Jack. In keeping with Jack’s motto of “Keep it simple,” burial service will be private at the graveside. Jack was a longtime part-time resident of Aspen. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Kathryn DeBoer; brother, Paul (wives, Edith and Mickey) DeBoer; daughter-in-law, Lynn DeBoer. Survived by his wife, Marilyn DeBoer; son, Skyler (Anne) DeBoer of Snowmass, CO; daughter, Penny DeBoer of Andover; German son, Rolf Ruhfus and his family; grandchildren, Christopher DeBoer, AJ DeBoer, Mimi (Scott) Oliver. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice in Jack’s honor. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East Chapel. Share tributes online at: http://www.dlwichita.com