Steve L Jacques

Steve Leopold Jacques, 69, of Fruitland, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 at his home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland. A Rosary will be planned at a later date. Condolences may be made to Steve's family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com. Steve was born on Jan. 19, 1944 to Eugene and Jane B. (Valdez) Jacques in Gallina, NM. From 1961 to 1965 Steve served in the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged he worked as an Air Traffic Controller in California where he met and married, Susan Guttridge, on July 4, 1969. Together they had two children, Michele and Matthew.
In 1981, he started working as an ironworker, mainly in the construction business. Sue passed away in the late 1990's and shortly after that time Steve had to retire at the age of 55 after being disabled. He moved to New Plymouth, ID in July of 2003 where he met Cheryl Simonson and they were married in Dec. of 2003. Steve and Cheryl made their home in Fruitland. Steve is survived by his wife, Cheryl Jacques of Fruitland; his two children, Michele Frafer (Colin) of Danville, CA and Matthew Jacques of Patterson, CA; his sister, Mary Schimmel (Larry) of Fruitland; his brothers, Phil Jacques (Jan) of Ontario and Bob Jacques (Patricia) of Reno, NV; two step children, Stacy Sikes of Salem, OR and Matthew Robinson of New Plymouth; four grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. His parents and first wife Sue preceded him in death.

To honor Steve's memory, you may make a donation to the Veteran's Advocates of Ore-Ida, c/o Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, ID 83661.