Jacob Eli "Jake" Bloder

I can't imagine how hard this must be for both of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. William and Special Olympics will miss Jake greatly. He was very much a part of our team. Thank you for sharing your son with us and letting him experience the joy of Special Olympics. The Klee Family

10-28-06
Jake,
The footprints of your life has left alot of love and joy.
Some of them were long and hard.
Others were with laughs and much love.
We hope the footprints you are leaving now are in peace.
With the joy, laughter,and love you deserve.
The family you left behind will always remember you,
In times of pain or smiles, you have brought sunshine into many lives.
Now sit by God without worry, for some day we all will be with you!

Jake was a beloved nephew. Whenever we talked about Jake, we would tell people he was special. Now we are hearing stories from classmates, friends, and family about how special he was to each of them.

The stories are of his sense of humor, his love for his parents, but mostly of his love for Jesus. We've always believed there would someday be a special place in heaven for Jake. He just went there sooner than we expected. We will all miss him.

Jake, God needs you by His side, He has work for you to do. Please help your friend Tyler P., he'll need your loving arms around him when he finds out you won't be with him at school any more.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Jake:

We will see you in heaven and rejoice in the reunion.

Love and prayers

Grandpa and Grandma Manis