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John Jabbs, Class of 1957, died on March 2.I remember John as a tall, friendly young man who always was pleasant and ready to help. He was involved in at least two "exotic" hobbies while at CAHS - astronomy and photography. Believe he also was an Eagle Scout.
While at the Boy Scout Camp Mountain Run in the mid-Fifties, he was our leader in the open-air outdoor shelters where we slept. He had a nice way of helping to keep the noise down. He also had a portable radio which serenaded at night us with Whatever Lola Wants, Naughty Lady of Shady Lane, Lisbon Antigua and other memorable songs of the time.
Rest in peace, John Jabbs. His obituary follows:
- Dennis Mollura
John Malcolm Jabbs, MD, age 72, of Sarasota, FL, died March 2, 2012 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital due to complications from Inclusion Body Myositis and Metastatic Multiple Myeloma.
Born January 19, 1940, he was the eldest son of the late Dr. Theodore Edward Jabbs and Ruth Hunt Jabbs of Clearfield, PA. Following his 1957 graduation from Clearfield High School, he earned a degree in psychology from Cornell University in 1961. He further continued his education at the SUNY Upstate Medical College, graduating with degrees in General Medicine, 1965; Internal Medicine, 1972; and Rheumatology, 1974.
In Syracuse, Dr. Jabbs established Central NY's first private Rheumatology office, where he practiced for 25 years. He was published in numerous medical journals and served as an associate clinical professor at Upstate Medical Center.
Dr. Jabbs served in the United States Navy as a general medical officer during the Vietnam War. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal.
Dr. Jabbs is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty Geist Jabbs; brother, Theodore Jabbs (Ruth); three daughters, Stephanie (Charles Maurer), Kimber (James Terrill) and Dr. Kristin; five grandchildren, Bridgette, Gabrielle, Charles, John and Ashley.
Funeral services with full military honors were held Saturday, March 10, 2012 from the Killawog United Methodist Church with Reverend Nancy Compher and Reverend Theresa Melnyk officiating. Burial will be in Killawog Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association IBM Research Fund.
