Carlson, Jacob Lynn (1986-2015)

CARLSON, WISE

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 8/1/2015 at 14:08:39

Jacob Lynn Carlson
April 16, 1986 - July 11, 2015

Jacob L. Carlson, age 29, of Spencer, Iowa, and formerly of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, died on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Hawkeye Care Center in Sioux Rapids.

Jacob Lynn Carlson, a son of James and Lorene (Lori) Wise Carlson, was born in Storm Lake, Iowa, on April 16, 1986. He lived his youth and received his education in the Sioux Rapids community, graduating from Sioux Central High School. He continued his education at Iowa Lakes Community College (Emmetsburg campus) where he earned two Associate Degrees.

Jake courageously battled many health challenges throughout his life. At the age of twenty months, he was diagnosed with leukemia. He received treatment and the cancer went into remission three times. In 1994, he received a bone marrow transplant. In 2006, he became a double lung transplant recipient. Nonetheless, his health gradually declined over the past several years. When his health permitted, however, he worked at Wal-Mart and the Sioux Care Center.

A member of the Covenant Fellowship in Spencer, Iowa, Jake was one of the first participants in the Special Youth Challenge (SYC). He, truly, enjoyed deer and turkey hunting along with fishing. His niece, Layla, held a special place in his heart.

Jake is lovingly remembered by his family which includes his father, James Carlson, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; his brother and sister-in-law, Joshua and Sarah Carlson, of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and his maternal grandmother, Darlene Wise, of Linn Grove, Iowa; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lori; his aunt, Denise Wise; his maternal grsndfather; and his paternal grandparents.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Jake’s memory be directed to SYC and the Heart Connection Camp in Boone, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held Friday, July 17, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Church in Sioux Rapids. A private family burial will follow in Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Visitation will be Friday, July 17, 2015, at the church beginning at 2:00 p.m. and continuing until the time of the service. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.

May Jake’s life and memory continue to be lived out through his family and friends.

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