Boni Jacobs
February 12, 2016
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Boni Jeanne Ann (Morehart) Jacobs went home to be with her Lord on February 12, 2016. Boni was a devoted mom, grandmother, sister and friend to all she knew. She will be missed dearly by those who knew her, however we know she is in a much better place.
Boni was born on July 26, 1939 in Danville, PA, to Charles and Bernice (Dunlap) Morehart. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, PA. She attended North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Grand View College, and Drake University with a Bachelor’s degree. She was retired as a teacher in Killen, Texas.
Boni was a dedicated Christian woman and enjoyed many different activities with her church. She was a licensed minister with Kingsway Fellowship International. She was active in youth programs as director of Kids Krusades, junior choir, and sports director at church youth camp in Clear Lake, Iowa. She was also the sponsor for Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Killen, Texas, girls’ basketball and softball coach in Ventura, and commissioner and coach at Highland Park Little League in Des Moines, Iowa. She was also a member of MENSA and Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society.
Boni had a heart for missions and served as a resident missionary in Haiti and Nigeria, West Africa. She also participated in mission tours to Jamaica, Mexico, Philippines, England, Scotland and Israel.
Boni was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Lance Stone Wishman. She is survived by her sister Bernice Grimes (Richard) and Ronald Morehart (Gail). Also by her four children, Abbi (Randy), Jon (Sara), David, Stephanie (Todd) and grandchildren Levi (Miah), Quentin (Janae), Crisstian, Ella, Makenna, Gentry, Jordan, Katelyn, Madison and Dylan.
Visitation will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at New Hope Assembly of God Church, 4425 70th St in Urbandale, Iowa on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to West Des Moines Human Services.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mary Sinclair
02/19/2016
Jon, Steph, Dave, and Abbi-
I'm very sorry to hear about Boni. She was a wonderful lady in every way. My prayers are with you.
Tina Austin
02/19/2016
Abbi- you and your family have my deepest sympathy. I'm so sorry for your loss! Let me know what I can do to help in any way. Sometimes just sitting quite with a friend is all that is needed. I'm here! I love you sweetie! Prayers for peace and comfort for those here on earth. Just know you are held!
Susan Straka
02/18/2016
So sorry for your loss. Boni volunteered at my boys' school and was a joy to be around. She always had a smile and word of encouragement. All of the children and parents loved her. She will be missed...
Mary Carey
02/16/2016
Boni was quite an accomplished lady.
I enjoyed her a lot here Thomas Place.
Peace and blessings to all of you.
Karen Anderson
02/16/2016
To know Boni was to love her. She had a golden heart and soul that touched people's hearts. Her loss is tremendous...for family, friends and the community. Rest peacefully, Sweet Boni. You will forever be an inspiration to everyone who knew and love you.
Judy Stauffer
02/15/2016
My thoughts and prayers to Boni's Family and so many Friends .. Boni was such a Joy to be around , gave so much of her heart and time , and always had a positive outlook .. A great loss to all of us who knew and loved her ..
Janet Hockey
02/15/2016
I am very sorry for the loss of your Mom! She was a real sweet person. My prayers are with you.
Charles, Sandy and Clay Courtney
02/15/2016
Our lives are richer and our love for the Lord stronger because of Boni. We share in your loss and grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda Erickson Peterson
02/15/2016
I always admired Boni. No matter what she was always positive and very determined. It was fun being around her at Highland Park Little League and Cattell. Prayers to all her family, you were lucky to have her.
Jeanne VanGenderen
02/14/2016
You have our deepest sympathy in the passing of your truly beautiful mother! She gave unconditionally to others and lived to give God the glory every moment of her life!!!
She left an indelible mark upon all who met her! I am thankful that our paths crossed, and my life is richer for having known her!
Rod & Jeanne VanGenderen
Geoff Conn
02/14/2016
One of my fun memories growing up at First Church in Des Moines was Boni playing on one the women's church basketball teams with my mother, Lori. Boni and her immediate family were great friends to the Conns. So sorry to hear of her passing.
Courtney Maxwell Greene
02/14/2016
Abbi, Jon, David and Stephanie,
The Maxwells are keeping you and your family in our prayers. We loved your mother and cherish the time we spent with you when we were kids. We are so sorry for your loss.
With love,
Roger, Bunny, Jennifer, Courtney, David and Matthew Maxwell
John Purdy
02/13/2016
Bonni you will be missed you were of of my moms best friends and a woman I always looked up to. I remember you flooded the back yard over by cattell elementary and we skated great times. Prayers to the family.....
Marilyn Slight
02/13/2016
I am so sorry for your loss. She will be so missed at Thomas Place. She did so much for us.
ken groen
02/13/2016
So sorry we cannot attend Boni's memorial. We are away for an extended time. It was a joy to have been her pastor. Whatever she did, she did with all her might, even when times were tough. Your mom and grandma has prayed many, many prayers for you, and they are stored up by the Lord. May you be comforted by God and by your remembrance of a wonderful woman who loved Jesus first and you as well.