Passed away unexpectedly September 1, 2019.
Jake was a senior at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. He was on track to graduate in the Spring of 2020 with a degree specializing in Marketing Analytics. He loved family, the outdoors, sports, and his puppies Buddy and Ollie. Jake had an amazing charisma that easily drew others to him. With his unique wit, he put a smile on everyone’s face. Jake tried to make everyone feel good about themselves. He brought out the best in others and was a bright light in a sometimes challenging world. Preceded in death by grandparents, Richard Johnson and Lois Lavoie. Survived by loving parents, Craig and Jane; brother, Nate; sister, Kaila; grandparents, Don Lavoie and Twyla Johnson; aunts and uncles, Kevin (Peg) Lavoie, Karla (Richard) Meikle, David (Terrie) Johnson, Paul Johnson (Kim Nordaune); cousins, Bob (Diane) Lavoie, Melissa Lavoie (Chad Grant), Korbin Lavoie , James Powell, Sydney Powell, Justin Meikle, Erin Meikle; also many friends. Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, September 14th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-7 PM Friday, September 13th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Also 10-11 AM prior to the service at church. In Lieu of flowers memorials preferred.