Photo courtesy of Lorne and Sons Funeral Home - Delray Beach
Delray Beach, Florida
Dec 15, 1985 – Apr 3, 2015 (Age 29)
Ariana Victoria Jacobus died April 3, 2015 in Delray Beach, Florida by taking her own life. She struggled valiantly for most of it with the diseases of Bipolar disorder and addiction.
Ariana was born December 15, 1985 in Dallas, TX to Lacy Jacobus and Mark Stumpf, and attended Coppell High School and Trinity University. She was a charismatic, brilliant light, who stirred the feelings of every person she met. A writer and a poet, she delighted in language, words, and rhythms, and she loved working at the Achievement Centers for Children and Families of Delray Beach as a grant writer. She was also a long time student of A Course In Miracles.
She is survived by her wife Katharina von Heydekampf; daughter Evelyn Hertenstein and her father David Hertenstein; parents Lacy Jacobus and Robert Ficklen; brother Jack Ficklen, sister Tara Ficklen, grandmother Catherine Jacobus; dozens of loving aunts, uncles, cousins; and a multitude of friends of Bill.
A private memorial service will be held on April 25th in Delray Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Achievement Centers for Children and Families of Delray Beach online at www.achievementcentersfl.org or 561-276-0520.
As a tribute to Ariana, her family hopes that being open about her suicide may help others to cope with similar losses.
I remember Ariana best as a beautiful child who asked questions that reflected remarkable logic for a seven year old. Her thoughts ran deep. Today we celebrate the brave life she lived. Love to you all, Elena
Elena Lawton Torruella
April 03, 2024 | San Juan, PUERTO RICO | Friend
Ariana, We are thinking of you today and remembering your beauty and talents. We see you today as free of life's heavy burdens. Please share your present grace with all of us, especially as we fight this virus which is tearing our world fabric from end to end. Love, The Torruella family
Elena
April 03, 2020
You touched so many lives with your love, light and laughter. You are so very, very missed. You told me I would be ok, and I am. I pray that you are now as well. Rest in peace, beautiful lady.
Dorothy Henck
April 26, 2015 | Ocean Ridge, FL
May you be soaring through all realms of peace with the God of your understanding . Rest easy beautiful girl .
Monica Miskie
April 25, 2015 | Cleona, PA
Ariana you will always be a shining light. Your soul is so beautiful and your presence will be missed so dearly. Your famliy is in my thoughs and prayers. Namaste beautiful woman.
Amy McGoldrick
April 25, 2015 | Delray Beach, FL
Ariana, our whole family bows in silent prayer, asking that you find real peace, finally, and that your struggle may help many other young men and women seek help and healing. We send you our understanding and our love, The Torruella Family
April 21, 2015
I never meet your loved one, but I know her disease. It took my own sister thirteen years ago. God bless you in dealing with the pain of losing such a brilliant person.
Valerie Eaton
April 14, 2015 | West Pal Beach, FL
I knew Ariana briefly, but she was such a wonderful, bright spirit. I am so sorry, but I am glad she is now at peace.
Susanna W.
April 13, 2015 | TX
This is a beautiful obit.
Thank you for sharing this memory.
Ella Serrano
April 13, 2015 | Midland, TX