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1990

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2022

Jacob Mathers Obituary

Our beloved son, Jacob Mathers, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2022. Jacob was born September 8, 1990 in Petaluma, California to Dennis and Lisa Mathers. Jacob was raised in Juneau and attended Juneau Douglas High School. After graduation, Jacob joined the Coast Guard and served six years as an electrician's mate. He then settled in Seattle and started his own successful handyman business. Jacob was also a great singer and songwriter "June Bug" and "AfterJune" were his record labels. He loved making music and collaborated with several local Juneau artist. 

Jacob loved being out in the woods drinking beers with his buddies, camping, fishing, shooting guns, hiking, and just about anything outdoors. 

Jacob met the love of his life and his soulmate, Dr. Katherine Alberty, in Seattle. They shared their love of animals and soon adopted a beautiful husky puppy, Maya and Noelle their beautiful cat.

Jacob lived larger than life. He always had a smile on his face, an infectious laugh and had a heart of gold. Jacob's compassion and kindness were just a few of the characteristics that made him an unforgettable person.

He is survived by his girlfriend Katherine Alberty, Mother Lisa Sheehan, Father Dennis (Kim) Mathers, Brother Justin (Bryanna) Mathers, Brother Alex Brango, Sister Lauren Yoon, Nana Joyce, Aunt Lori Genson, Aunt Kari Genson Braniff, Aunt Kathy Genson, Aunt Winnie Baxter, Aunt Kym Foster, and many cousins, uncles, nieces, and nephew.

A celebration of life will be held on July 23, 2022, at 2:00 pm in Seattle at the Old Pequliar Bar 1722 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in Jacob's name to the following organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation

https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SeattleAnimalShelterFoundat/donate.html

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Juneau Empire from Jul. 19 to Aug. 18, 2022.

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Dodie & Paul Leopold

December 22, 2022

Kim and Dennis, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. Sounds like he was an amazing young man. I´m here for you if you ever need a shoulder.

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