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Lorena JAEB Obituary
96, of Dover, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, May 20, 2016. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, John and Stacey Jaeb of Tampa; a granddaughter, Isabella Jaeb of Tampa; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sandra Jaeb of Dover; two grandsons, Joel and Joseph Jaeb of Dover. Lorena was born in Valrico in 1920, and graduated from Brandon High School in 1939. She obtained her nursing degree from Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta two years later. Sept. 12, 1941, she and Robert Jaeb were married. Lorena helped Robert with his Jaeb's Grocery Store and managed it with her sister-in-law, while Robert served in World War II. In the 1950's, she and Robert opened other grocery stores and started their first convenience store, Shop & Go, in 1960. The company went public in 1971, and the Jaeb's developed it into a 450-store chain operating in Florida and South Georgia. Shop & Go was sold in 1985. Since 1985, the Jaeb's have been involved in many philanthropic endeavors. They founded the Believer's Foundation which funds Christian Ministries around the world. Local projects include, The Straz Center, The University of Tampa, numerous hospitals, the YMCA, and local crisis pregnancy centers, along with many other Tampa Bay area charities. Lorena was also involved in helping establish and support the Hillsborough County Republican Party. Lorena was a member of Fellowship Bible Church of Mango. The family will receive friends 6-7 pm, Tuesday, May 31, at The Regent, 6437 Watson Road, Riverview, with a Celebration of Life service to follow at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Joni and Friends, www.joniandfriends.org, 818-707-5664 or Shepherd's College, www.shepherdscollege.edu, 262-878-5620. Condolences may be offered at www.stowersFH.com. Stowers Funeral Home (813)689-1211
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Steve Jaeb
June 14, 2016
A truly great lady that will never be forgotten! She embodied what a real believer in Jesus looks like. Enjoy your rest with Jesus and other loved ones. I will see you soon! With love and respect, your son, Steve
Elsie Wren
May 27, 2016
I met Lorena and Robert in 1969 while working for SWD and handled their
Insurance account. Lorena was a lovely lady and I admired her very much.
I remember when Steve and John were born and up until 1981. I would see Lorena at the Performing Arts Center often when I was a head usher there. I know she is with Robert now. Heartelt condolences t John and Steve and their families for their loss.
Denise Bibeau Reaves, Ph.D.
May 27, 2016
I met your mom when I worked as the HR director at Pick Kwik back in the early 80s. I had the opportunity to work with her to lobby on issues for the convenience food store industry.She struck me as a very empowered and kind woman and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to have met her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Joseph Oates
May 25, 2016
I grew up near where the Jaeb's had their store.I remember it from when I was about 10 years old.It was a place to hang out and see your friends.Many of those friends are now gone.We all knew the Jaeb's. Miss them and the friends before.
RIP Lorena,I know you don't remember me
but your family will always be in my thoughts.
Susan Denney
May 25, 2016
My father, Byron Tidd, graduated from Brandon High School with your mother. In 1998 the class of 1939 was having one of their regular reunion luncheons. My father was very ill with stomach cancer at the time and asked me to send a message to the reunion committee about his inability to attend. I did that and my Dad subsequently received a very kind and encouraging note from your Mom. If memory serves me correctly, she sent him a book along with her note. It meant a lot to my Dad to know his classmates were thinking of him. That act of kindness speaks about the character of your Mom and the way she treated others. Your family has my deepest sympathy.
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