There will be a viewing just prior to the service from 3 to 3:45p.m. Immediately following the service there will be a time of fellowship held at the church. All who knew Pevan are invited to attend the celebration of his life.
Pevan attended Wasilla High School and graduated in 2005 from East High School. He was most recently employed as the delivery driver for Paragon Distributing and a bartender at Houston Lodge.
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Pevan also enjoyed spending time outdoors. He lived for playing hockey, snowboarding at Alyeska, wakeboarding on Seymour Lake with his buddies and he loved snowmachining and spending time with his family at their cabin in Petersville, his family said. He was also a huge “Voovie” (movie) fanatic.
“Jake was a very loyal friend and to meet Jake was to instantly become one of his friends,” his family wrote. “He was a great dancer, loved going out to clubs with his friends and he had a great sense of humor. He could light up any room with his presence and charming personality.”
Pevan was hard of hearing, and a member of and advocate for the deaf community. He was instrumental and helped bridge the gap between the deaf and the hearing worlds. He was great at facilitating the exchange of stories between his deaf and hearing friends.
Pevan’s family and friends said they have many fond memories of his selflessness, humor, compassion and kindness; he will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Pevan was preceded in death by Doris and C.W. Reynolds, Leo Pevan, Steve Pevan, Kealee Andersen, Marge Oiler Stapleton, Irene Hunter Stapleton, Robert Stapleton, Edward Boitz, Hortense Boitz Fuls, Omer Fuls, Dodie Boitz and Scott Allen Boitz.
He is survived by parents Bob and Kari Pevan; his brother and sister, Kaulen and Kaitlin; paternal grandparents Pete and Sandy Pevan; uncles and aunts Rick and Jana Pevan, Tamara Pevan and Jason Pevan; maternal grandparents Gary and Susan Boitz; uncles and aunts Gregg and Kelly Boitz, Doug and Beth Boitz and Gary Boitz; as well as numerous other extended family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a fund set up at Wells Fargo in the name of Jake Pevan. These funds will be used to support individuals within the deaf community, including deaf retreat camps, audiology and college.
Valley Funeral Homes & Crematory of Wasilla and Palmer is assisting the family.
Comments
26 comment(s)Ray wrote on Oct 20, 2008 3:12 PM:
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Jake. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. It was a joy being one of his interpreters at Wasilla High.
Grace and peace,
Ray "
Bill Buser wrote on Oct 14, 2008 1:55 PM:
Pete and Sandy Pevan Grandparents wrote on Oct 11, 2008 12:09 PM:
I would like to thank the many that reached out to us in this darkest
hour.
We love you BoB,Kari,Kaul,Katie
Dad & Mom "
Grandma Boitz wrote on Oct 10, 2008 3:07 PM:
Ginger wrote on Oct 10, 2008 5:05 AM:
Wasilla High School wrote on Oct 9, 2008 7:03 PM:
Karen Ervin Barlow wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:38 PM:
Our love and prayers are with you and your family always. God is looking over Jake for you. We will pray for you during these hard times.
Love Karen (Kimsey) and Ervin Barlow "
Freelon Elloyse Stanberry wrote on Oct 9, 2008 12:27 PM:
Freelon & Elloyse "
Barb Dale Basl wrote on Oct 9, 2008 10:55 AM:
Even though we never met Jake, et al, we share your loss. May God be with you always through the road ahead. Take care.
Love,
Barb & Dale "
Hockey Coach jamie Smith and Family wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:02 AM:
Bob-Kari, Kaulen and Kaitlin we love you!!!!
The Smith's "
Carolynn formerly Johnson Groat wrote on Oct 8, 2008 11:32 PM:
I'm so very sorry, Bob and Kari, for your loss. "
Eric Moxley wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:08 PM:
BIG BOB, Your good people, an Insparational Parent and a good role model see ya at your Cabin
MOX "
Jason Michelle Max Sedovic wrote on Oct 8, 2008 11:04 AM:
Ginger wrote on Oct 8, 2008 5:09 AM:
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kpevan wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:10 PM:
Jake Pevan Memorial
Wells Fargo
581 West Parks Highway
Wasilla, Alaska 99654
Acct. #1532892336
Thank you all for the countless thoughts and prayers. We are so appreciative of the out-pour of love and support. The Pevan Family "
Marietta wrote on Oct 7, 2008 12:17 PM:
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