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Jacob Nelson
1989 - 2022
Jacob Nelson
1989 - 2022
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BORN
1989
DIED
2022
Jacob Nelson Obituary
Jacob Nelson, 32, Chicago, Illinois; passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at a local hospital.
Jacob was born on April 1, 1989, in Overland Park, Kansas. He was a graduate of Lyndon High School and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Jacob was a bartender at Wishbone restaurant, where he was fondly thought of by fellow employees and patrons.
Jacob was a wonderful, delightful person who embraced people from all walks of life with charm, care, and encouraged them by giving them a safe place to express their true selves. His dry, sarcastic humor with a sassy twist brought laughter at the most unexpected moments. He was quiet in his ways, but passionate about teaching people to see the wonders of life so they could experience life in its full array. Jacob was a free spirit and a man to be looked up to. He expressed his love for music through the guitar, drums, singing, and writing songs. He played guitar and drums from an early age, having his own band through high school, then as drummer for a period with Cool Memories of Chicago. Jacob was passionate about writing; in his years at The Art Institute of Chicago he achieved his greatest goal of authoring a book. He felt he found the place he belonged in Chicago through friends, music, and serving those around him.
Jacob will be remembered as a great brother, son, and friend. It is with immense sorrow he is no longer with us. He leaves a strong imprint on all our lives and hearts, and we take the treasure of knowing and loving him with us always.
Jacob is survived by his mother, Beth (Daniel) Brewer; father, Blake Nelson; brother, Travis (Stacy Radecki) Nelson; sister, Stephanie (Lyse) Bojanek; niece and nephews Jayden, Carter, and Adaline Nelson.
Jacob was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Ray and Shirley Nelson and maternal grandparents, Ed and Gerry Holman.
The family will be holding a dual Celebration of Jacob's Life:
2:00-5:00 PM, Monday, March 14, 2022
Wishbone, 161 N. Jefferson
Chicago, Illinois 60661
and
11:00 AM, Saturday, March 19, 2022
Rosendale Christian Church, 9976 MO-48,
Rosendale, MO 64483
March 13, 2022
March 13, 2022
Kim Johnson
March 12, 2022
Jacob was a welcoming gentle spirit, easy going, helpful and kind person. God bless your soul. May the peace and comfort of the Lord be with all who loved and cared for him.
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Valarie Gadson
March 11, 2022
Jacob was a wonderful soul. May his soul last in everlasting peace. Thanks for the laughs Jacob.
Kaleigh Hammann
March 11, 2022
Thanks for the good times Jacob- rest easy friend
It was an honor to be your sister in this lifetime.
Stephanie Nelson-Bojanek
March 10, 2022
It was an honor to be loved by you so fiercely. I will see you again my love.
Stephanie Nelson-Bojanek
March 10, 2022
Stephanie Nelson-Bojanek
March 10, 2022
I will always remember the nights I couldn’t sleep, when you would take me onto the roof of our house. We would eat the berries from the tree while you taught me a love for the stars that has never died. You were brave and I hope to be half the person you were one day. You were a guiding light to me and many. Keep shining from the other side. I will see you again and dance in the stars next to you.
Ashley Shimabukuro
March 9, 2022
I know you’re always watching over me, I love you!!! And I’ll keep you in my heart, we always had our good times. Words cannot express how much I will miss you.
Fay collins
March 9, 2022
He was like a second son to me I'm gonna miss him so very much rest easy my son love you always
Cheryl Sowle Bilby
March 9, 2022
So sorry for your loss!! Thinking of you all!
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