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Jacob Willyerd Obituary

Jacob Deyo Willyerd Age 27, was born in Tacoma, died March 8, 2006 of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Loved and cherished by his family and passionately devoted friends. Jacob attended grade school at Faith Lutheran in Tacoma, Evergreen Lutheran High School and Washington High School. Survived by his parents, Bill and Rehla White, sister Michelle Saylor, her children Alex and Hailee, grandparents Don and Elisabeth Russell and Emily White, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jake, a veteran of the Navy, was a plumber by trade and was employed by Rescue Rooter. A loving and devoted son and friend to many, he will be missed by all. Memorial services will be held March 14, 2006, 3pm at Fir Lane Memorial Park, 924 E. 176th St. in Spanaway. Reception to follow at the Elk Plain Grange, 21817 Mtn. Hwy. E. Jacob, find peace in your Savior's arms until we meet again.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 12, 2006.

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Alex with Uncle Jake

May 7, 2007

Keala Milles

February 19, 2007

Before I met you, I'd heard good things, but then I came to find every last word was true. I didn't know you long, but it was and still is one of the most impactful times of my life. I will never you for your ability to dream and your courage to lose yourself on another journey of self-discovery. It is obvious that your life was one of great adventures, but even moreso of great meaning and you leave behind you a wealth of memories. Yours is a legacy to endure...

~~~~ My Jake ~~~~

April 6, 2006

Jenna McCarty

April 5, 2006

Jake,

It has taken me a long time to try to find the words to convey how I feel about everything, and I’m still not sure I have it right. You know you were like a kid brother to me, and your unbridled taste for adventure always kept me on my toes. Those countless nights in Mack’s basement, partying and playing video games, I will cherish forever our great times. I remember when you all but dragged me out of the house to go with you and Jed and Scott to Cowgirl Up, and I had the time of my life. We danced, we drank, and we ogled the servers, it was a little piece of heaven. You made everything more fun, more spontaneous, and I can sense your spirit around me still. Your service was beautiful, and there was only standing room when the music started. Sometimes I think I still hear your voice, laughing till you coughed, in the back of a room…I just miss you baby, and you were taken too soon. I’m peeved that I didn’t get to meet your family until now, but at least I know now how you came to be such a great person. Your parents are beautiful people whose pain I cannot even fathom at this point. Your sister and nephew are really great people too, it was good to finally have a face to go with your stories. I can see why you spoke so highly of them over the years. I guess what I really want to say is, I miss you, and I will never forget the beauty that your friendship brought into my life. You behave buddy, and I’ll see you on the other side.

~~~~ my jakey bear ~~~~

April 5, 2006

Lynn DuMars

March 24, 2006

Hi Love,

I don't even know where to begin. The first song you played me was Michael Bolton "I Said I Loved You... But I Lied" we just found eachother again after 5 years, you played me that on night 6. I have so many thoughts and things I want to say but nothing seems to justify the way I feel without you. We had an amazing love, half the time it drove us crazy but we knew where we belonged and always fell back into eachother. I feel you in everything I do, in everything I say and everywhere I go, you became a part of me a part I am forever grateful for. I will always remember and love you.

Until me meet again....

mack reed

March 22, 2006

Hey Boss, I dont know if I can ever write or say how this has hit me. Or how you changed my life while you were here. You were, and will always be one of my best friends. Theres alot of tasks I have to do still, things we planned on doing, things you talked about doing etc. I hope you can see me and be there ,were still gonna take those trips together, i know your watching out. Thanks for everything Jake, you were like a twin brother to me, and things dont make sense lately. I love ya man, Ill come see you some day, so be ready, I got plans.

Jake being Jake

March 22, 2006

Ivan Patterson

March 21, 2006

Brother, I wish I could've changed something about the past that would have kept you here longer. I am so sad that I didn't know you longer. The time that I shared with you made a huge impact on my life and I am devistated. I just wish I could have known how short our time was but I guess this is another lesson in the game of LIFE that I need to take heed to and cherish so I myself may be an inspiration like you. I Love you man.

Ivan Patterson

Scott Hartman

March 17, 2006

Poo.

You are a great friend and brother, you will be missed by all that know you. And you will never be forgotten.(Brothers Are Forever)

Ben Vian

March 17, 2006

Jake,

We will all miss you and the smile and good times that you brought. You were a true friend throughout it all thanks and I love you bro.

Jenny Reed-Heaton

March 17, 2006

Jake you were my brothers best friend. A friend that I now wish I had gotten to know better. How lucky everyone was to have you in their lives. What a kind soul you were. What a wonderful human being.What a wonderful friend, brother, uncle, son and grandson. And how sad everyone is that you are gone. I wish them all comfort and peace. You are greatly missed and I only hope that in your absence we are all reminded to cherish each other in every minute. So, thank you Jake for all you have been to everyone and I wish you and your family peace.

Jacklyn Hart

March 17, 2006

Jacob I went to our place and left my stone. i took two though, so i could leave one the other place we talked about. i will make it there i promise. i miss you poo.

Russ Stromness

March 17, 2006

Jacob,

I love you for your ability to overlook a person belief and still be able to look at that person as a good person. The most important part is that you still respected their opinions, whether you agreed or not. To me that meant the world and I will use you as a role model forever. Thank you Jacob.

Russ... Good times...

Paul Azizeh

March 16, 2006

Jake-

You are a care and loving friend and you'll always be. I hope you'll find peace wherever you at and someday we will meet again. Take care my friend and tell Jesus I said hi. later bro

Darren Saxton

March 15, 2006

Jake,

You will be missed. I'm glad I got to spend some time with you while you were out here on the East Coast after not seeing you for years. Seems like Fran and I never timed it right to see you at the family get togethers though.

"As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well used brings happy death." ~Leonardo da Vinci

We'll miss you - Darren and Fran

Wendy McCarthy

March 14, 2006

I didn't know you Jake, but I do know Jed. I want to send my deepest condolences to those you left behind, it's hardest on them. We are left with a hollow place in our hearts, only filled with the wonderful memories. You however are in the kingdom of glory, watch over those left behind.

Don & Susi Russell

March 14, 2006

Jacob, from the time you were about 12 and sang a solo in front of your class, I've held you in new esteem. Today I attended memorial services held in your honor and my esteem and respect for the love and friendships you have fostered all across the nation, has grown beyond description. I am saddened that we never got closer but am exceedingly proud that so many have come forth to recognize your love and fellowship. I am truly proud of you. May the Lord bless you and hold you with loving care in eternity. Your loving Grandparents.

Candie Hennigan

March 14, 2006

I count myself lucky to have known you and I hope your in a better place. Thank you for being so sweet to me and driving me to JITB that one time when I was unable to drive.lol I hope you are an inspiration to those who need to be reminded that we are not immortal. You will be missed Jakey-Poo. Save a spot for me up there :D

Alex Saylor

March 13, 2006

Jake,

These are my closing words to you...you are the only uncle that i ever had but you were the older brother that i never had...i can only pray to god that you are in a better place at his side...you hear about these things happening on the news all of the time but never expect it to happen to you or a family member.. we all love you jake and will never forget you...all of the family partys and gatherings will never be the same without you and you enormous sence of humer...to lose you has been the lose of a piece of myself...we will keep you close in our hearts and our prayers for the rest of our lives...this is a wound that time will heal but with healed wounds comes scars...we wont forget you and i cant wait to see you at the heaven gates...words cannot describe the feeling that i have for you or any of my family members...we all know how much you liked to party and I'm happy to say that your greatest party has just begun and we all cant wait to get there too...say hi to duke and grandapa galant for me...I love you

your nephew

Alex

Jedadiah Taylor

March 13, 2006

Poo,

I count myself a lucky man to have had a wonderful friend like yourself. I think about you constantly and pray that someday we will meet up again. I would trade it all for another day with you my friend, you are truly the best.

PAMM GONCE

March 13, 2006

Dear Rhela and family:

My heart goes out to you in this time of sadness and mourning. He will always have a special place in your heart. You will always have the memories. So sorry for your heartache, your painting friend, Pamm Gonce and family

Michelle Saylor

March 13, 2006

Jake......

I wish you wouldn't have left us so early, we still had a ton of things to do together.. I never knew I was running out of time.. Now, after the fact, I am finally moving off "alcatraz".. & You won't be there to hang out with...

Hailee, Alex and I miss you terribly.. Alex is trying very hard to get past all this. You and he are so much alike. I love you.. Michelle

jamie n

March 13, 2006

Jakey,

Thank you for always making me smile. What good times we had. knowing you was brief, remembering you will be forever. Thank you. you will be greatly missed.

Jamie

Brent Bates

March 12, 2006

Jake- Raymi and I will both miss you. Just two weeks ago I heard you came back to Rescue. We became good friends when I trained you back in 2000 at Rescue and lost touch after you left the company. Work has taken me away from Seattle for the last three years and I was excited to see you in a couple weeks when Raymi and I come to visit. We had a lot of fun in the short time that we got to hang out together and I'll always smile when I think about New Years Eve 2000 at my house and the fun we all had. You were a good-hearted person Jake, a sincere and loyal friend, and you will be missed dearly. Rest in peace.

Ryane Avellar

March 12, 2006

Jake- We may have our differences, but you were truely a great friend no matter what happended. To know you was my pleasure and you will be missed.

Heidi Hayes

March 12, 2006

Jake-e-poo,

It was such a pleasure knowing you the last few years. I will always have you in my heart, and I will never forget the way you made me laugh. Love you always.

T C

March 12, 2006

My sincere condolences go out to the family. May you take this time to draw closer than ever to our Heavenly Father while searching the Holy Scriptures to find comfort and hope. (Rev.21:3&4)

Elizabeth and Jake

March 12, 2006

Elizabeth Armenta

March 12, 2006

Jake~ You were a true joy to know. I remember the shy 8 year old I met so long ago and I also remember the very funny adult so vividly too. You will be missed by your family, friends and me (I fall somewhere in between). Until we meet again.... Elizabeth

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