April 27, 1954 – October 14, 2024   

Jacob Krahn passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on April 27, 1954, in Blumenort, Chihuahua, Mexico—a village without electricity or motorized vehicles. 

Jacob lived a life marked by integrity, selflessness, and humour, and he had a deep passion for family, friends, biking, cars, and politics with an unwavering faith in God. 

He is survived by his wife Yvonne; his children Tiffany, Jennifer (Thwaites), and Brendon; his grandchildren Sam (Thwaites) and Will (Thwaites); his siblings, George, Henry, Hellen, Isaac and Peter, along with many close friends and relatives. 

He was predeceased by his father, Peter Krahn; his mother, Anna Krahn (nee Rempel); and his brothers Johnny and Peter Krahn. 

Jacob will be remembered for his 48 years of marriage to his beloved wife, his participation in the MS charity bike tours, his many acts of service supporting his children and others with home repairs and advice, his unconditional love and support of his grandchildren and for his expertise at degreasing bacon. 

Jacob Krahn, also known as Yash, Yappy, Puppy, Opa, Dad—and Jacob! if he was in trouble—was a unique and dynamic man who will be deeply missed! 

A Celebration of Jacob’s Life will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. (PST) at Valleyview Bible Church (2386 Trans-Canada Highway, Kamloops, B.C.). The service will be livestreamed: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6142831656 

Zoom Meeting ID: 614 283 1656 

A viewing will take place half an hour prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 a.m. (PST), for those wishing to pay their final respects. 

Following the service, the burial will be held at Hillside Cemetery (750 Notre Dame Dr., Kamloops, B.C.). 

In lieu of flowers, Jacob requested that we each pay an act of kindness forward. Donations can be made to Give the Word (https://www.givetheword.com/donate). 

Many thanks to Kamloops Hospice Association, Dr. Ruth Farren, Dr. Thinn Pwint, nurse Jackie from homecare services, the staff in emerg at Royal Inland Hospital (especially Dr. Norman Kienitz) and all the friends and family that have provided so much support by way of messages, phone calls, visits and food. Special thanks to Valleyview Bible Church. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service for the Krahn family. 

• Date : 2024-10-14
• Location : Kamloops