Jefferey Moebius
Jefferey Moebius passed from this world into the realms of his Heavenly Home on Monday June 5 th , 2023.
Jefferey was born on November 23 rd , 1968. He never knew his birth family or tribal affiliation as he was placed in foster care soon after he was born. He did know he was Indigenous, but he didn’t know his family history. He was adopted by Herman I Moebius and Sonia Moebius Née Piakoski on December 24 th , 1971. He left his adoptive e home as a teenager and spent the rest of his youth in and out of foster homes, moving every few months until he finished High School. Like some children who aged out of the system, he spent time homeless until he found a friend who allowed him to stay until he was able to get his feet under him.
Jefferey leaves behind his wife of fifteen years, Lucinda Moebius Née Hawks. Two adult sons Zachary and Alex Moebius. A granddaughter, Kinsley Moebius, who is a joy and blessing in his life. His dream was always to take her on her first fishing trip and share his love of the sport with her. He also leaves behind his friends James and David Baker, whom he considers brothers, as well as David’s children: David, Noah, Elijah. And Neveah Baker, who call him Uncle Jefferey. He was also Uncle Jefferey to Lucinda’s numerous nieces and nephews and although he was often overwhelmed by her chaotic family gatherings, he loved spending time with the children and talking about their accomplishments and future ambitions. There was always an abundance of babies at these gatherings and he never passed up an opportunity to hold a baby and cuddle. He also leaves behind his best friend, Marty Sonderman and his wife Lori, who stood by him through his challenging times and helped guide his moral and spiritual development.
Jefferey struggled in his life creating and maintaining healthy relationships, perhaps as a result of his childhood trauma. He also struggled with alcoholism, which took a toll on his health and relationships. He eventually learned to trust and find himself worthy of love. He overcame his addiction in his journey to improve himself. He loved deeply and desperately but had a difficult time expressing that love. He hopes his sons, grandchildren (future and present), and nieces and nephews know he loves them and he is so very, very proud of them. He was able to reconnect with his adoptive father prior to Herman’s death in 2022 and heal some of his childhood trauma.
Jefferey spent his early career as a radio DJ. He loved music and laughter and would challenge his friends to name the artist and song when it played on the radio. He was always joking around on the radio, attempting to make his listeners laugh at all his jokes. When it came time to promote events and products, he was always willing to participate in the craziest stunts just to entertain the listeners. He even allowed a station to tattoo their logo on his arm live on the air. If you gave him a microphone and a music collection, he could make a party happen! He was able to attend concerts and meet artists and performers such as Elton John, Whitney Huston, KISS, Madonna, Britney Spears and several others over his years in radio.
Like every young boy, Jefferey dreamed of becoming a firefighter. He challenged himself, taking every class and certification he could to accomplish his dream. He started his career with Star Fire and fought as a Wildland Firefighter in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and California, where he also worked as an EMT. He attended North Bend Fire Academy and after graduation moved to Portland Oregon to work as a firefighter outside of the city. He moved back to Idaho after his first marriage ended to be near his son. He returned to work as a seasonal wildland firefighter and volunteered for Boise County Fire as an EMT. He also operated a CPR and First Aid instruction company. He continued to work for Boise County even after his below the knee amputation. His last shift was working the Road Rally Race in Idaho City. The next day he had his first of a series of strokes, effectively ending his career.
In 2017, the doctors told Jefferey and Lucinda he had at the most a year or two to live. They determined to make those years count. Jefferey’s declining health limited his physical abilities, but it did not limit his ability to find joy. He outlived the doctor’s prediction by almost six years. Jefferey worked with his wife to find ways to fill his days. Together, they wrote a children’s book based on an experience he had as a child. “Firefighter Jeff” follows a young girl as she visits a fire station and learns what she needs to do to become a firefighter. The young girl’s experience mirrors one he had as a child when he walked the few blocks to the neighborhood fire station, rang the bell and was given a tour.
Jefferey also learned to create art. Even though he only had use of one arm and was over 90% blind, Jefferey learned an art form called Pour Painting. With the help of his wife, he mixed paints, chose the colors, and poured the paint over canvas. Other than the prep work, Jefferey created the art by himself.
Jefferey loved the outdoors and would have gladly lived in a tent if it meant he could spend his time fishing and communing with nature. He was able to fulfill his lifelong dream of going Deep Sea Fishing this past summer with Dockside Charter in Newport Oregon. They provided a wheelchair accessible boat and extra deck hands to help get him on board and assist him with his fishing.
He was also a lifelong wrestling fan and attended every show within a five-hundred mile radius until his health finally failed him and the trips became too taxing. He was able to meet and shake hands with a few of his favorite wrestlers and those moments gave him endless hours of joy. In addition to wrestling, Jefferey was an avid sports fan and loved attending live events. He frequently attended Boise State Football and Boise Hawks Baseball games. He and his wife never missed watching a Boise State Game and frequently made them the central theme of family gatherings with the Bakers.
Jefferey found a relationship with God in the last few years of his life. With this relationship he found a sense of community and love he never knew in his early life. He found a family with his sons, his wife, his firefighter brothers and sisters, and his faith community.
Jefferey had a hard life. He also found love and joy and faith despite his trials. In his last hours his thoughts and words were of his sons, his wife, and his friends, calling out their names in his final moments of life. Lucinda was by his side during his last days, offering what solace she could as he passed into the next life.
The memorial Service for Jefferey Moebius will be held at Bear Creek Park 2400 S. Stoddard Road in Meridian Idaho on Saturday June 24 th 2023 at 11:00 AM. Friends of Jefferey are highly encouraged to attend and share their favorite memories during the service. Afterwards, we will have a potluck luncheon in the park shelter. Jefferey’s desire was to have his ashes buried in the ocean. His wife and family will visit the Oregon Coast and take him on his final journey on Dockside Charters to be laid to rest in the ocean he loved.
Jefferey loved flowers and enjoyed planting as many different kinds of blooms as he could. Lucinda asks if you desire to send flowers to send plants or seeds for his flower garden. Living flowers will allow her to plant a flower garden as a way to always have his memory close to her.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.