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Jared Spickelmier Obituary
1980 - 2014
Sgt. Jared S. Spickelmier was born on December 17, 1980 in Boise, Idaho to Steven R. and Pamela (Patterson) Spickelmier. Jared passed into the arms of his Lord on November 4, 2014, in Boise, Idaho.
Jared attended and graduated from Boise High School in 1999. Following graduation, he entered the United States Marine Corps and served from 1999 to 2008. Jared was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom as a CH46 helicopter crew chief. As a result of his service, he was awarded among others, his Combat Air Wings with 3 Stars of which he was especially proud. Following his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Jared attended Boise State University.
Jared had many interests and talents, but his passion was bass fishing and photography. Jared was the current President of the Idaho Bass Nation. He organized the first Treasure Valley High School hockey club at Boise High in 1998 where he served as team captain. He also organized the first ever Boise State University Anglers Club in 2009.
Jared was a member of numerous organizations including: Ten Mile Christian Church; Idaho Bass Nation; BBB Bass Club; Idaho Bassmasters; Marine Bass Anglers; Heroes on the Water and Force on Force.
Jared is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, K.C. and Mary Spickelmier and maternal great-grandparents Wayne and Pauline Patterson.
Jared is survived by his parents, Steve and Pam Spickelmier; maternal grandparents, Darwin and Roberta Patterson; Aunts Sara (David) Reser; Laurie (Darren) Fitch; and Uncle Patrick (Cindy) Patterson, all of Boise. Jared is also survived by his fiancé, Taneil Groothuis, of Nampa, and her family; as well as numerous special cousins.
A committal service will be held on Monday, November 10th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. Those wishing to attend should arrive not later than 15 minutes prior to the service. Pastor Steve Moore of Ten Mile Christian Church will be officiating. Following the service a reception will be held at Ten Mile Christian Church on the corner of Ten Mile and Franklin Roads.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Folds of Honor https://www.foldsofhonor.org/
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Memories and Condolences
for Jared Spickelmier
Jan Walters
November 16, 2023
Pam and family,may you cherish the moments you shared with Jared. May his memory bring you peace. His spirit will always shine through you. During this difficult time you are in my thought and prayers . God bless. Jan Walters
July 14, 2015
A tragic lose of an amazing man. My thoughts and prayers are with Jared and the family as they heal. God's blessings always. Jan Walters
Sarah Crisp-Wilson
July 13, 2015
I just learned Jared's passing, I am deeply saddened by it. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. As they continue to heal from the loss of such a wonderful man.
Caroline Earley
January 30, 2015
I am very saddened to have just learned of Jared's passing and want to express my condolences to his family. I had not seen Jared since he left Boise State, but I have thought of him often. He was one of my first students in ceramics at BSU and he made a huge contribution with his hard and diligent work in the studio. I used to fish with my Dad when I was young, so Jared and I had lots of conversations about bass fishing and I was always eager to hear his stories about how the club did in the latest competition. Here is a photo of a wonderful ceramic piece that Jared made. He was a fine and talented young man.
November 20, 2014
Pam and Steve: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that one day when it's my turn to go to the Bass Lake in Heaven, Jared will be able to tell me where the Big Ones are biting!
Shelli Clemens
November 16, 2014
There are few people with so many talents and drive. I think of all the people Jared touched and will continue to touch through his many charitable acts and sense of honor. We are all lucky to have encountered this special young man. I am so saddened by his loss. My heart and prayers are with his family and friends.
Holli Anderson
November 16, 2014
To Taneil and children.... my heart goes out to you... you lost a husband and father and I can't begin to imagine the hurt and loss you must feel.. but you have an incredible family and extended family and friends to get you through this time. Stay strong and keep your heart and mind in the right place.. Jared is with God now and will always be with you in your hearts.
November 14, 2014
May he fish forever in paradise
Ken and Jane Smith
November 13, 2014
Pam and Steve, Ken and I just learned of Jared's passing. May God put his comforting arms around you and give you peace. We are so sorry for your loss.
Gina McClintick
November 12, 2014
We will miss seeing Jared's smiling face at work. I am glad I got a chance to know him a little from his time at Idaho Power. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jan Walters
November 12, 2014
Pam and family, I just found out about your devastating loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Gods blessings to you and Jared. Jan Walters
November 12, 2014
I am so sorry..I never knew. God bless you both during your time of grief.
Denton Crofts
November 11, 2014
My condolences to Steve and Pam, I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the services, but my thoughts are with you at this time!
Cathy Peterson
November 11, 2014
Pam, my heart goes out to you and your family at the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort through your faith.
Laurie Hendrickson
November 11, 2014
Pam and Family,
My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you... Words cannot express the sorrow I felt when I heard this sad news... May you feel the warm of God's arms around you and be comforted by your memories of your beautiful boy.
Suzette
November 11, 2014
My condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Spickelmier family.
My prayers are with you.
Joe & Teresa Stanfill
November 10, 2014
Pam,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious child. No words I can say will take away the hurt. I offer my thoughts and my prayers, knowing God's power to hold you tenderly during this time will sustain you.
In Christ's love,
Jae Payne American Legion/ ALR Kuna Post 142
November 10, 2014
May God rest his soul and give the family and other loved ones peace and comfort. Thank you for your service, Jared, and for all you did in the community, - Rest in Peace. Again, our heartfelt sympathy to the family.
November 10, 2014
My sympathy and prayers. It was my pleasure and honor to know and work with Jared. May you find comfort and know he will be missed and remembered fondly.
Dave Matthews
co-worker and friend
Marianne Spohn
November 10, 2014
Pam & All Who Love Jared,
I am heartbroken for you. May God's presence and comfort be clearly evident to you now and always.
Jeannie Matthews
November 10, 2014
Sending my thoughts and prayers. We will miss Jared's bright smile and friendly greetings at Idaho Power Company.
Vermont BASS Nation
November 10, 2014
Condolences to the family
November 9, 2014
Steve and Pam,
We add our heartfelt prayers to you at this heartbreaking time. Jared was a blessing to so many and we are pleased to have known him. He was a hero to his country.
Harrison and Lisa Bertsch
David and Janelle Bertsch
Dawn Logan
November 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Ken Hurd
November 9, 2014
I just heard about Jared. My prayers go out to you Steve and the entire family.
Rob Robison
November 8, 2014
Pam and Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jared will be sorely missed! He was a great man, and better friend.
Francisco Tovar
November 8, 2014
Pam and Steve, my heart goes out to you two. Thank you for inviting me into your lives when Jared and I served together. I will keep those memories close to my heart. We will miss Jared, but we will never forget Jared.
Clif Gallagher
November 8, 2014
Jared, you were such a cool cat. When I first met you, we were at Lake Shasta preparing for the FLW college event. You are in a much better place ... God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
November 8, 2014
Pam and Steve, may the peace that only the Lord can bring sustain you through this difficult time and may the many joyful memories of much happier times that Jared brought to you and those around him turn your tears to smiles over time. Carl and Alice Whitney, Boise, Idaho
Jody Gibson
November 8, 2014
Pam and Steve, my heart aches for you both with the passing of Jared. I pray God comforts you both, and all Jared's family and friends, through this very difficult time.
Chuck Caba
November 8, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at time, we will miss your son and our friend.
Mark and Bev Roberts
November 8, 2014
May the Lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you at this very difficult time.
Jim Lamberson
November 8, 2014
I pray that God will give peace to all of Jared's family and friends. You will be missed by everyone.
Mary Puccio
November 7, 2014
Sending my sincere sympathy to you, Pam and family. May you find comfort in cherished memories and the love and support of those who knew and loved your son, too.
Brian Ashton Family
November 7, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you Steve and Pam. And a thank you for sharing your son with us.
Christopher O'Connor
November 7, 2014
My condolences to the family. May you find eternal peace brother - Semper Fi
Kelly Woodall
November 7, 2014
My deepest condolences to both Pam and Steve and all of Jared's friends and family who cherished him so much. They will be in my thoughts.
Anne King
November 7, 2014
Aunt Pam and Uncle Steve our heart and prayers are with you. Jared....the world will be little boring without you. Life moves forward but not without you. You will always be with us. I love you to the moon, the sun, and all the way to heaven.
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