SIMON, Jacob Christopher 2008-2017

SIMON, LIEBSCHER, JORDAN

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 4/28/2017 at 16:58:51

Services:
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 627 W. 4th Street in Waterloo

Visitation:
Tuesday, April 4 at Kearns Funeral Service Kimball Chapel where there will be a parish scripture service at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Church.

Cemetery:
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waterloo

Biography--

Jacob Christopher Simon, age 9, of Waterloo, died suddenly Friday, March 31, 2017 at his home.

He was born February 15, 2008 the son of Joshua Jacob and Lauren Elizabeth (Liebscher) Simon. His biological mother preceded him in death and he has been raised by his father and mother, Emily Sue (Jordan) Simon.

Jacob was a 3rd grade student at Kingsley Elementary School in Waterloo; a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and loving older brother. Jacob competed in multiple sports, was a voracious reader, was eager to play board games and enjoyed playing video games with his family. He excelled in school and was a member of the First Lego League and wanted to become a scientist when he grew up.

Survivors include his Dad and Mom, Joshua and Emily Simon of Waterloo; two brothers, Ryan Nicholas Simon and Jonathan Patrick Simon; his paternal grandparents, Patrick & Deidre Simon of Waterloo; his paternal great grandparents, Donald and Giesela Conklin of New Jersey; his maternal grandparents, Wendy and Mark Jordan and Dr. Lawrence and Mary Liebscher, all of Waterloo; his maternal great grandparents, Robert Cavanaugh of Waterloo and Darlene Jordan of Cedar Falls and many uncles, aunts, cousins, family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Lauren Elizabeth Simon; paternal great grandparents, Ralph and Cecelia Simon; maternal great grandmother, Helen Cavanaugh; and maternal great grandfather Floyd Jordan.

Source: Kearns Funeral Service