Wayne Lewis Jacobs, 86, passed away November 24, 2011 surrounded by his family, at his home in Kellogg, Idaho. Wayne was born September 17, 1925 in Genesee, Idaho. Wayne was the son of Frank and Christina (Broemeling) Jacobs.
Wayne attended and graduated from Genesee High School in 1945. Wayne had worked as a farm hand in Genesee before moving to Idaho’s Silver Valley in 1956. There he worked in maintenance for the Kellogg School District, and also as a truck driver for the City of Kellogg.
Wayne was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pinehurst, Idaho, and a long time member of the local bowling club.
Wayne loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, picking mushrooms, and huckleberries, fishing and line dancing.
Wayne is survived by 3 children Doug and his wife Marcia Jacobs of Moscow, Idaho, Peg and her husband Max Birdsell of Cocolalla, Idaho, and Dale and his wife Kelly of Kellogg, Idaho; 2 brothers Bob Jacobs of Moscow, Idaho, and Ray and his wife Penny Jacobs of Marysville, Washington; 1 sister Virginia Jones of Bonnie Lake, Washington; 7 grandchildren Evan, Max, Wayne, Frank, Morgan, Britney, and Taylor; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters.
Cremation was held and a memorial service will be held Saturday December 3rd, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mt. View Congregational Church (formally the United Church of Kellogg) with pastor Ken Bartle Officiating. Inurnment will be at the Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Genesee, Idaho at a later date.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to Kellogg High School Athletics Department attention Dick Schreiber #2 Jacobs Gulch Kellogg, Idaho 83837.
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Great memories of Wayne when I was a kid. Our prayers are with the Jacob's family. -- Scott Baillie
Doug and Marcia, so sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family. -- Ron and Rhonda Green
Wayne was such a great guy with a great sense of humor. I always enjoyed seeing and talking to him. A one of a kind guy!!!! I'm really sorry that he is gone. -- Michael Peacock
I can't even believe it! So sorry for the loss. He was such a great person and will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. -- Stephanie Garriott
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was a great guy that everyone loved. -- Joyce Lesterberg
Doug, Peg, Dale and kids, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Wayne was a terrific man who was loved by many. May you find comfort in your memories of all the fun times you shared with him. I know he's up with my Papa Jack keeping a watchful eye on all of us!! Love you all (: -- Melissa Anderson
We were classmates for 12 years, and friends forever. I will sorely miss him. -- Len Bielenberg
Carol Yergler-Gilman
I want to express my deepest sympathy to his entire family. I knew Wayne when he worked at the Kellogg School District. We always had fun giving each other a bad time over projects. When he left the District I always enjoyed seeing and talking with him. I know that he will be greatly missed. -- John Cuthbert
Such a great guy and the picture shows his wonderful smile. Many loving and great memories he has left with his loved ones. My condolences to you, Peg.I know he was a great "Pops". -- Sue Johnson
Its a sad day in Kellogg with the loss of a dear friend. I feel like a lost an uncle. I am so sorry for your loss and the Wildcats have lost a great fan. I am privileged to have known Wayne will miss seeing him around town. He always had a great smile and seemed happy to see me. God rest his soul and may God Bless his family. -- Larry Yergler
So sorry for your loss. Wayne was a great guy he was fun to bowl with and to work with. he will be missed. -- Linda and Al Cummings
So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. -- Fred and Marcy Hasz
So very sorry for your family's loss. He was a great nieghbor and friend he'll be missed. -- Clyde and Cheri Graham
Rex Wegner
So sorry for the passing of Wayne. He will be missed. -- Tom and Cindie Sawyer
My thoughts and prayers go out to Wayne's family. -- Janelle (Baillie) Baker
To each of you, Wayne's family please know of our sincere sympathy in learning of his passing. Our knowing him goes way back, even to Sherm working with him for the city. His smile will be missed. Sherm and Lawanna Watts
Wayne has been a friend for nearly 70 years. -- Don Lee
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Wayne was a great guy and will be missed. I'm so sorry for your loss. -- Raymond Doty
