Jacob Russell Heime passed away September 30, 2020, he was 38 years old. Jacob fought the effects of cancer treatments for 6 years, never recovering from the bone marrow treatment. September 28, 2020 Jacob was diagnosed with Covid-19 and transferred to Kalispell Regional Hospital where he passed away 2 days later.
Jacob grew up in Washington State, moving to The Dalles, Oregon in 1994, where he discovered he loved skate boarding. Jacob moved to Milwaukie, Oregon in 2008 where he married his wife Jessica and started raising his two kids. Jacob was diagnosed with two forms of rare Leukemia in 2014, eventually moving to Libby, Montana where he lived with his parents. Jacob called it the healing place.
Jacob's greatest love were his two kids Blake (11 years) and Amber (9 years). He fought the battle of cancer for his kids to the end. Jacob also liked fishing, hiking, cooking, arborist work, cutting wood and making clocks.
Jacob is survived by his Mom Jacqueline Carroll, stepdad Jerry Carroll, his brother Jeremy Heimer, biological father James Heimer and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held for family and close friends at later date. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.
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