Photo courtesy of Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home - Nappanee
Goshen, Indiana
1967 - 2017
Dana Jean Jacobs, age 49, of Goshen, was promoted to Glory on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Tenwek Hospital, Bomet, Kenya, East Africa. She was born August 24, 1967 in South Bend to Leslie and Beverly (Miller) Selig.
Dana was a graduate of John Adams High School. On July 27, 1991, she married Daniel Jacobs in South Bend.
Dana served at the Africa Gospel Church Baby Center alongside her husband Dan under World Gospel Mission. Dana’s love for her own children and for the Children of Africa meant more to her than everything even though she had been through many years of trials with her health, and in the end truly gave her all for God’s purpose. She will be loved, missed, and never forgotten. Our pain is only comforted by the fact that we know she is now with her Heavenly Father completely healed. All those around her knew how much she loved her husband and the rest of her family. She was a godly woman and a biblical example of what a wife and a mother are to be. She touched many lives around the world and her absence will be truly felt. Prior to becoming a missionary, Dana was a stay at home mom and home schooled her children. She was a member of the Nappanee Missionary Church.
Surviving is her husband, Daniel Jacobs; son, Carson Jacobs, Taylor University, IN; daughters, Talia (Bryson) Bauer, Goshen, Hope Jacobs, Ngata, Kenya; stepchildren, Nathan (Tiffany)Jacobs, Granger, Andrea (John) Garnett, Mishawaka; grandchildren, Elisabeth Mathis, William Garnett, Miriam Garnett, Audrey Lilly; parents, Leslie and Beverly Selig, Mishawaka; sisters, Debbie (Bill) Cook, Wakarusa and Dawn (Terry) Powell, Dowagiac, MI. She was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Selig.
Family and friends may call 2-4 and 6-8, Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Nappanee Missionary Church Chapel and 1 hour prior to the 10:00 am funeral service, Saturday, January 28th at Nappanee Missionary Church. Pastor Dave Engbrecht will officiate and burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the AGC Baby Centre or Susan Komen Breast Cancer Awareness.
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George- Nakuru Kenya
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
George imbuga
January 28, 2017 | Nakuru, GA
FTD Rays of Solace Bouquet
Jennifer Berkey
January 27, 2017 | NAPPANEE, IN
Les and Bev,
I'm so very sorry to hear of Dana's passing. She was a great girl - there is no doubt there. I will always remember the fun times with her, double dating with Bill & Lisa, and all the fun I had with your family. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you today.
Brad Cook
January 27, 2017 | Bloomington, IN
FTD Natural Wonders Bouquet
a loved one
January 25, 2017
Les and Bev,
Thinking of both of you.
Wayne and Jackie Thomas
January 25, 2017 | Mishawaka, IN
FTD Treasured Tribute Wreath
Barbara Nolan
January 24, 2017 | Dothan, AL
Dear Dan and family,
It pained me to see this. just know she is singing with the saints now and is in great health.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Bill and Karin Connors
Karin Connors
January 23, 2017 | Osceola, IN
Mum, you were one person, whom lwill always live to remember you.Awoman who believed in Faith,Hope, and smilling, amother of motherless, the one who served God with all her heart.lwill always miss your hugs, smile and voice at java.lwill never loose hope, coz lbelieve one day we shall meet again.May your soul Rest in peace.
Salome Wesonga
January 21, 2017 | Nakuru
l loved you mama, but God loved you more,lwill miss you Salome
January 21, 2017