Real Life pastor remembered as 'a helper to his core' in Silver Valley celebration of life
A folded flag is presented to Christy Jacobs and family at a funeral service for Gene Jacobs Saturday at Kellogg High School. Et1 Joseline Gomez-Lopez of the U.S. Navy presents the Jacobs family with the military honors bestowed to Gene Jacobs upon his passing.
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Et1 Joseline Gomez-Lopez and Hm2 Faton Sadiku unveil the American flag as part of the military honors for Gene Jacobs.
Taps is played by Hm2 Faton Sadiku of the U.S. Navy at the celebration of life for Gene Jacobs Saturday morning.
Dallas Hammer remembers his "Bonus Dad," Gene Jacobs during his funeral service Saturday and shared his own struggles with mental health and wishes they had caught the signs of emotional turmoil in Jacobs before his passing on April 23.
Kevin Kessler of Real Life Ministries addresses those gathered for the celebration of life for Gene Jacobs at Kellogg High School Saturday.
Jim Putman of Post Falls Real Life Ministries thanked God that the community was able to share time with Gene Jacobs before his passing.
KELLOGG — On April 23, the world lost Gene Jacobs. Hundreds poured into the gym at Kellogg High School on Saturday to celebrate him.
Steve Louthan, of Kellogg, recalled the times spent together laughing in “Bill’s booth” at the Beanery.
“He was a friend of mine, a coffee buddy and a minister,” Louthan said.
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