Jacob Gerald "Jake" Mars

Jacob Gerald "Jake" Mars

Jacob Mars Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 15, 2004.
Mars Jacob "Jake" Gerald Mars, age 15, of Blaine, went home to Jesus, Feb. 11, 2004. He will be dearly missed by his parents, Duane & Lisa; brothers, Josh and Jesse; grandparents, Jim & Marlene Mars, Jerry & Ruth Teschendorf; great- grandmother, Agnes Teschendorf; aunts & uncles, Kathy, John (Brenda), Jim (Dawn) and Doug; family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cancer Kids Research Fund, or Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 AM, with visitation Tuesday, 4- 8 PM, both at Kingswood Church, 1264 109th Ave NE, Blaine. Visitation also one hour prior to service Wed. Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel 763-767-1000

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February 29, 2004

Jenni Richart posted to the memorial.

February 25, 2004

Dan Dahlberg posted to the memorial.

February 25, 2004

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Jenni Richart

February 29, 2004

Jake was one of my good friends.He always made the best of everything, i loved how he always had a positive attitude about the worst things. He helped me through a lot. He tought me it was ok to be myself and that he didnt look at my by apperance. He taught me to be happy. I will miss him so much and everyday i pray for him and the mars family. Jake i will always love you, you'll always be in my heart. Jen

Dan Dahlberg

February 25, 2004

Jakes picture is hanging in our Wisconsin cabin .

Jake and my son Wade along with my dad went out fishing for an afternoon fishing was great! We caught our limit of panfish. Wade and myself had enough but Jake and my dad (Jake called grandpa) were having such a good time we could not get them to leave until we finaly convinced the two of them that we were at our legal limit (later that nite we discovered we were actually over a couple) When we got back to the cabin Jake jumped right in cleaning fish like a pro (no complaints even tho we were crying the blues about the mosquitos) he just kept talking about how great it was to be out fishing and how good those fish were going to taste. We finished cleaning them cooked a batch up and still had enough for everyone to bring home.

It was a great wknd!! and one I will Never forget Jake was a great pleasure to have along It was a pleasure to have had that little time with him . His enthusiasm on that wkend made it one we will never forget!

wade Dahlberg

February 25, 2004

jake was the best friend a kid could have, i knew jake sence 6th grade i rember the first time i went over to his house, there was a little woman and huge man. kinda scary, but that day was fun. and i know i will always look up to jakes parents, expesnaly dewey.i will alwas miss jake.

Shari M

February 20, 2004

Lisa and family...

I was so saddened and sorry to hear about Jake. His memory will be forever young, and precious! Jake will be waiting patiently to show you all around the streets of gold someday. A place where there's no more tears or pain. Imagine... a first hand introduction to the King of Kings himself! He lives because Jesus lives! We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

In Christ's love,

Nicole Fierst

February 19, 2004

Jake was a very sweet guy and a very good friend to me. He brought laughter to everyone and put a smile on everyones face. Ill always remember all the great times Jake and I had and he will never be forgotten. Jake was a very strong willed guy and always made the best of everything even if times werent going the way he wanted and I admired him so much for that. My thoughs and prayers go out to the Mars family. Jake I love and miss you lots buddy and you'll be in my heart forever.RIP!

Stephanie Donato

February 18, 2004

Jake was a really great guy and a really cool person to have as a cousin. He used to come over to my house all the time when he was "just in the neighborhood" to hang out. We used to talk alot and before we know it it was 9:30 10:00 at night. I remember being little and it was the fourth of july and we would all go up to the carnival. Jake is going to be dearly missed by many and i know that i am going to miss him alot. He has a special place in my heart and so does his family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Jake is in a happy place now. I know that he is looking down at us. Best wishes..Dewey, Lisa, Hoss, and Herman.

Stephanie Donato

February 18, 2004

Jake was a really great guy and a really cool person to have as a cousin. He used to come over to my house all the time when he was "just in the neighborhood" to hang out. We used to talk alot and before we know it it was 9:30- 10:00 at night. I remember being little and it was the fourth of july and we would all go up to the carnival. Jake is going to be dearly missed by many and i know that i am going to miss him alot. He has a special place in my heart and so does his family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Jake is in a happy place now. I know that he is looking down at us. Best wishes..Dewey, Lisa, Hoss, and Herman.

Kari Krummel

February 18, 2004

Dewey, Lisa and family. We were so saddened to hear about Jake. We had been hoping and praying right along with you all this whole time and really wishing he could still be here. We will never know your pain, but I have seen your strength and that is something that inspires me and really reminds me of what is important in life and how to handle struggles and life's challenges and disappointments. Please know that we are here for you if you need anything. We are still praying for you and for Jake. Jason Walter and Kari Krummel

Tiffane Donato

February 18, 2004

* Jake was one of the strongest people that I think I will ever know. He made so many people aware of his illness and told us how we could help, in such a short time. He will be missed by many, but touched many more. Myself included and I'm family. I will miss him dearley. May god bless you Duane,Lisa,Hoss&Herman.

justin blomquist

February 17, 2004

jake was a great guy, I wish he was still here. I miss him, knowing i cant see him again sucks I wish I did more with him but thats a little to late. He brang fun and excitement to everyone he was a nice guy and did not deserve this. I wish you guys a good life and im sure he is in a good place with lots of people and he is just missing you to. Knowing him he would not what you to be sad for him. I wish you the very best in life.

Mike Nielsen

February 16, 2004

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of you Son. It is very painful, beyond words. A year and a half ago, we lost our son Steve when he was 15. He passed away from complcations from Leukemia. He went to Coon Rapids High. It still hurts.



My wife, daughter and I were at the Coon Rapids Wintergaurd competition at CRHS on Saturday. Blaine dedicated their competition to Jake. I just thought you would like to know that.



My wife and I meet with a Greif Group every Monday Night at 7:00pm at Mercy Hospital. We have found that it helps us a little to talk with other parents who have lost their children. It is very early in the process for you, but later, after the pain subsides a little, please think about joining us. You would be most welcome.



Please know there are many praying for your family. Remember to think only one minute ahead of now and that is as far as you need to think.



God bless,

Mike, Janine, Luara and Steve Nielsen

Dave and Colleen Fischer

February 15, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your bright smile and energy whenever we see you outside will be dearly missed. May God Bless you and your family.



Dave, Colleen and Andrea Fischer

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