The late Jacob Helms from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away on June 25, 2024, in a tragic accident. The community and his family are heartbroken by this sudden loss and are now seeking support to manage the expenses of his memorial service and additional costs.
Jacob was an avid motorcyclist, known for his love of fixing bikes and his sense of humor. He often participated in local bike runs to support others in need, and now his family is in need of similar support. Clema Brown-Goulet, a close family friend, has set up a GoFundMe page to help alleviate the financial burden on Jacob’s family, with a goal of raising $11,000.
On Facebook, many have shared their grief and memories of Jacob. Abigail Hawkins, Jacob’s partner, expressed her profound sorrow: "Words can’t describe how much I loved this man. Jacob Helms was one of the funniest, sweetest, most passionate and caring people to ever grace foot on this planet. I have never loved anyone so much and I highly doubt I ever will."
Friends and family also offered their condolences and support. Krista Nolan wrote, "If you ever need to talk about him I am always here," while Douglas Mason shared, "I love you so much. I’m so sorry for this. You’re a very strong woman. But remember, it’s ok to feel emotions as long as you need."
Coby Laurent, a former coworker, reminisced about their time together: "I worked with Jacob at Minnesota motors during that time I got to know Jacob we spent are lunch breaks in his car talking and shooting the shit talking about ex’s and current girlfriends we had and I remember he always talked about driving down to see…"
The community’s response highlights the deep impact Jacob had on those around him. Clema Brown-Goulet emphasizes the need for collective support in times of crisis: "Please consider a donation to help alleviate the financial burden and stress due to the accident. If you are unable to donate, please share this to others that may know this loving and caring family and Jacob."
Jacob Helms’s untimely passing has left a void in the lives of his loved ones, who are now rallying together to honor his memory and support his family through this difficult time.
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Kayla Hawkins
Abigail is my sister, thank you so much for writing about Jacob, she is devastated but will be happy to hear how many people will know about how loved he was, and the impact he had on people