Gilbert, Iowa – The community of Gilbert mourns the passing of Jacob Edward Leedom, a beloved 17-year-old student of Gilbert High School. Jacob, born on May 24, 2006, in Des Moines, peacefully departed from this world at his home in Gilbert on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
Kris Braafhart shared Jacob Leedom’s death news and wrote,
“It is with a very heavy heart that we want to let everyone know that Jacob Leedom, my nephew, passed away yesterday. Jacob was such a fun loving kid, who was a believer in Christ. Yesterday he lost his battle with depression. Please keep Rondi Ness Leedom , Mike, Jessica Grebner and Colin Grebner in your prayers along with all of our families. Fly high in peace Jake. Service details will be shared when we have them. Deb Minear Ness Tony Ness Jamie Loonan Ness Jeff Braafhart.”
The son of Michael Todd and Rondi Leigh (Ness) Leedom, Jacob was an active senior at Gilbert High School. He engaged passionately in various activities including soccer, marching and jazz band, and was a proud member of the Clay Commanders Trap Club. Jacob’s strong faith in Christ resonated through his active involvement in the youth ministry, where he was part of a small group and contributed his technical expertise in audio-visual tech work.
In his leisure, Jacob found joy in playing video games, sharing hunting and fishing adventures with his Grandpa, reveling in fireworks, and cherishing moments with friends and family. Often, he could be found in the garage, working alongside his dad on his cherished 1983 Dodge pickup, fondly named “Bruce.” An enthusiast of International Scouts, Jacob dedicated part-time hours working at Anything Scout.
Jacob is survived by his parents, Mike and Rondi of Gilbert; his sister, Jessica (Colin) Grebner of Fort Riley, KS; his paternal grandparents, Eddie and Marcia Leedom of Des Moines; his maternal grandparents, Paul and Debra Ness of Maxwell; his great-grandpa, Harlow Koth of Urbandale; his aunts and uncles, Tony (Jamie) Ness of Maxwell and Kristi (Jeff) Braafhart of Pella; and his cousins, Sara, Taylor, Toni, Lucas, Brady, Blake, Jayden, and Elijah.
A visitation to honor Jacob’s life will take place from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Christ Community Church (5501 George Washington Carver) near Ames. A heartfelt memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, also at the church.
For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking on Jacob’s photo at www.rasmussonfh.com, then tribute wall.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made in memory of Jacob, for use to be determined at a later date.
Arrangements for Jacob are being handled by Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada. Condolences and messages of support for the family can be sent online at www.rasmussonfh.com. The Gilbert community and beyond join together in remembering Jacob, a young soul deeply cherished and profoundly missed.
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