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Steve Jacques Obituary

Steve L. Jacques
1944 ~ 2013
Steve Leopold Jacques, 69, of Fruitland, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 at his home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland. A Rosary will be planned at a later date. Condolences may be made to Steve's family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com.
Steve was born on Jan. 19, 1944 to Eugene and Jane B. (Valdez) Jacques in Gallina, NM. From 1961 to 1965 Steve served in the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged he worked as an Air Traffic Controller in California where he met and married, Susan Guttridge, on July 4, 1969. Together they had two children, Michele and Matthew.
In 1981, he started working as an ironworker, mainly in the construction business. Sue passed away in the late 1990's and shortly after that time Steve had to retire at the age of 55 after being disabled.
He moved to New Plymouth, ID in July of 2003 where he met Cheryl Simonson and they were married in Dec. of 2003. Steve and Cheryl made their home in Fruitland.
Steve is survived by his wife, Cheryl Jacques of Fruitland; his two children, Michele Frafer (Colin) of Danville, CA and Matthew Jacques of Patterson, CA; his sister, Mary Schimmel (Larry) of Fruitland; his brothers, Phil Jacques (Jan) of Ontario and Bob Jacques (Patricia) of Reno, NV; two step children, Stacy Sikes of Salem, OR and Matthew Robinson of New Plymouth; four grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
His parents and first wife Sue preceded him in death.
To honor Steve's memory, you may make a donation to the Veteran's Advocates of Ore-Ida, c/o Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, ID 83661.

Published by Idaho Statesman from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2013.
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Seve was a friend of mine , my condosanies to Bobby and phil

Wayne Hayes

January 28, 2014

Steve was a friend and a work companion of mine. My condolences to bobby $ phil

Wayne Hayes

January 28, 2014

Steve will be forever in my heart. I will miss his calls checking up on me & where I was. We were Very close. He was the happiest the
last 10 years of his life with his wife Cheryl. I will always be
grateful to her for being in his life. I am his only sister.

Mary Schimmels

December 21, 2013

Steve was one of our Veteran riders on the DAV (Disabled American Veteran) van. Although I never had the pleasure to meet him face to face, as the scheduling coordinator, I spoke with him many times and got to know him as a very, very nice man. My husband, Quincy, who drives the van, and I will miss him. Prayers to the family. God bless you all.

Sincerely,

Lori and Quincy Walla
Weiser, Idaho

Lori Walla

December 20, 2013

You will be missed more than you will ever know! Thank you for being a part of my Moms life, and ours also! Soar with the Angels.

Stacy Sikes

December 20, 2013

Cheryl, Steve was blessed the day that he met you.
Our hearts are aching not just for Steve but for you as well.
You will be forever a part of our family.
All our Love,
Bob & Patty Jacques

December 19, 2013

RIP Brother

Phil Jacques

December 19, 2013

Im so very sorry Cheryl, my thoughts and prayers are with you .

Carla Helzer-Bourque

December 18, 2013

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