Wayne S. Jacobs

Wayne was born the youngest of four children to Nelles and Velma Jacobs on the Six Nations Indian Reservation in Brantford Ontario, Canada. He was an Iroquois Indian who was a member of the Cayuga Tribe and the Turtle Clan. Wayne's mother died shortly after giving birth to him. He was brought up in a one room house on the Reserve by his beloved material grandmother along with two of his siblings. His one wish when he grew up was to be able to care for his grandmother as she had cared for him. He was still young when his grandmother passed and he and his brother, Larry and sister, Maxine were sent to the Mohawk Residential Institute for Indian children to live. After leaving the Institute he lived with family members on the Reserve doing chores for room and board until his father got him a job on a fruit farm where he lived and picked fruit until he came to the United States. He married Roberta in 1972 who had a daughter Michelle from a previous relationship and together they had a son Wayne Jacobs, Jr born in 1973. Wayne worked for a Temp Agency when he first arrived in the States doing odd jobs until he was given a full time position by Mr. Blake for whom he worked for many years. Wayne's relationship with Mr. Blake and his family lasted throughout both their lives. In the early 80's Wayne and Roberta divorced and he began a 40 year relationship with Barbara a girl he had met when first coming to the States. In 1998 after many years together they were blessed with their daughter Angelica whom became the focus of both their lives. Wayne was a product of the 50's from his hair style and fashion to his music and cars. He loved bowling when he was younger and fishing throughout his lifetime, He enjoyed people watching and was a regular at the mall. He walked around the neighborhood most mornings visiting with people he met along the way and treating his canine buddies. He had a pocketful of dog treats in one pocket and candy in the other for friends he encountered while out and about. Wayne loved to joke and particularly liked to sneak up on and scare those closest to him when it was least expected. He was always willing to lend a hand to friends, neighbors and strangers in need. He was loved by all those who new him and will be missed beyond measure. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday 4-7pm at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lollypop Farm.

Wayne S. Jacobs

August 9, 2022