Jacob Edward Leedom, 17 of Gilbert, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his home in Gilbert.

Jacob was born May 24, 2006, in Des Moines, the son of Michael Todd and Rondi Leigh (Ness) Leedom. He was currently a senior at Gilbert High School where he was involved in soccer, marching and jazz band, and was part of the Clay Commanders Trap Club. Jacob had accepted Christ as his Savior and held our Lord in his heart always. His beliefs were followed through his active involvement in his small group as well as audio visual tech work in the youth ministry. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing video games, hunting, fishing with his Grandpa, fireworks and just being with friends and family. He would often be found in the garage working with his dad on his beloved 1983 Dodge pickup "Bruce". He was also a lover of International Scouts and worked at Anything Scout part-time.

Jacob is survived by his parents, Mike and Rondi of Gilbert; his sister, Jessica (Colin) Grebner of Fort Riley, KS; his paternal grandparents, Eddie and Marcia Leedom of Des Moines; his maternal grandparents, Paul and Debra Ness of Maxwell; his great-grandpa, Harlow Koth of Urbandale; his aunts and uncles, Tony (Jamie) Ness of Maxwell and Kristi (Jeff) Braafhart of Pella; and his cousins, Sara, Taylor, Toni, Lucas, Brady, Blake, Jayden and Elijah.

A visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2023, at Christ Community Church (5501 George Washington Carver) near Ames. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2023, also at the church.

The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by clicking on Jacob's photo at www.rasmussonfh.com, then tribute wall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in memory of Jacob for use to be determined at a later date.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements for Jacob. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.rasmussonfh.com