this page is dedicated in the honor and by Privilege of the estate to Jacob Halunen, who tragically passed away at 19 years old. Born on October 22, 2004 to Michael Paul Halunen, Sr. and Yvonne Diane (Barnthouse Halunen, Jacob was a senior in the graduating class of 2024 at Lemon Bay High School.

Jacob was a loving, kind, compassionate, selfless, humble and giving young man who filled those who knew him with love and joy. An all around genuine soul whom people naturally gravitated towards. Jacob was always there with a helping hand or just there to listen and be a friend to anyone who needed him.

Jacob had a variety of hobbies including fishing, boating and music. Whether it was playing the keyboard, guitar or drums, he did it all. One place you would always find him would be in the driveway working on his boat or one of his cars. Jacob took deep pride in his family relationships and enjoyed a wealth of friendships. 

Jacob is survived by his Mother, Yvonne Diane (Barnthouse) Halunen, Step-Father Christopher Regis, Father Michael Paul Halunen, Sr., Step-Mother Andrea Halunen, Siblings Bailey Halunen and Michael Paul Halunen, Jr.,Paris Weaver, Kaleb Halunen, Brother-in-law Tyler DeGraff and Girlfriend Makayla Whispell. His Grandmothers are Vicki Barnthouse, Diane Barrett and Leanne Halunen. Grandfather Paul Halunen and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Jacob is predeceased by his Grandfather Hagar Allen Barnthouse, Sr. and his Uncle Leroy Edward Barnthouse, III.

Please consider the gift of life by donating blood in Jacob’s memory.

Jacob’s service was on December 7, 2023. You may watch it below.

Sincerely,

The Estate of Jacob Halunen