Bobick Sarraf, died Saturday July 20, 2024 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital following a prolonged battle with heart disease at the age of 68.
He was born on October 27, 1955 as the youngest of four siblings. He attended Georgetown University before eventually transferring to and graduating from Wichita State University.
Following a brief career playing professional soccer in the North American Soccer League, he devoted his life to public service as program director to various group homes for teenage boys in Wichita, Hawaii and most notably Achievement Place for Boys in Lawrence beginning in 1992, which was consistently awarded as one of the top group homes in the nation.
He is survived by wife Roxana Sarraf, who he married on January 21, 1979 in Wichita, and is also survived by son, Kayvon Sarraf and daughter, Katie Sarraf, both of Lawrence.
In his free time he enjoyed watching and coaching various soccer teams, taking photos with family and participating in political discussion.
In lieu of memorial service contributions, the family encourages donations in Bobick’s name to the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence.
Bobick coached my son’s soccer team which included his son Kayvon. Bobick was passionate about bettering the lives of young people for the challenges of life..Blessings to Roxane, Kayvon. and Katie during this difficult time.
Roxanna, I am so very sorry for your loss! Thinking of you and your family.
Sincere condolences from the members of the General Surgery Residency Program and Medical Education Department at Garden City Hospital.
I also worked with Bobick and Roxanne when they had the Boy’s Achievement Place. They were very effective in creating a strong learning environment for young people who were in great need. They were always so great to work with and so supportive of the schools. I was a teacher at Liberty Memorial Central Middle school and we shared many students through the years. Roxanne, I am sending my love and prayers for you and your children. Take care, Mary
Roxanne, Katie and Kavon I was so saddened to read of Bobick’s passing. (I apologize if I butchered the spelling of names) He was so encouraging to Jackie when he coached soccer and just seemed like a very caring man and was a blessing for the many that he mentored. Condolences to all of you!
I had the pleasure of working with Bobick and Roxanne when they designed and staffed The Boy’s Achievement Place. He changed the direction of many young men’s lives and I’m glad I knew him.