Loren Russell Jaques, age 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family in Salyer on October 2, 2025.

Loren was born November 30, 1947 in Bismarck, ND a son of Avalon and Edna Jaques.

He had been a resident of Salyer since 1989, and lived on the same property for 36 years.

Loren worked at Simpson Saw Mill in Klamath for several years before moving to Concord, Ca and working with his father in-law on the Bart System. Loren found his true interest in Janitorial work. Moving back to Humboldt County in 1975 he worked for the City of Arcata as their maintenance person, caring for five buildings till his retirement in December 2002.

Loren’s life centered around his family and the Kingdom Hall. He became one of Jehovah’s Witness in 1965 and loved telling others about the Bible and the wonderful hope it contained. A fond memory for ones who knew him was he would always carry peppermint candy and offer it to anyone that would take it. His unfortunate accident hit by a drunk driver, while riding his motorcycle, on May 22, 2022 left him totally disabled. His hobbies included fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle in the back roads of Trinity and Humboldt counties, gardening and walking.

Loren will be missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Brenda Jaques of Salyer; by his beloved son, Mark Jaques and his wife Patricia of Salyer; by his loving sister, Donna Hamann of Redding; by his adoring grandchildren, Desire’ Jaques of Roseburg, Oregon, and Kacey Jaques of Hermiston, Oregon: and 1 great grandchild, Freya Jaques. He was proceeded in death by his parents, 1 brother, two brothers and their wives, one sister and her husband.

A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 65 Blue Jay Lane, Willow Creek, Saturday November 1 at 5 pm. Finger food and snacks will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made online to jw.org or support.apdaparkinson.org