Delmor Jacobs
“Dao Jao Dre”
February 2, 1957 - February 24, 2023
With heavy hearts we announce that Delmor Jacobs/Dao Jao Dre, Faithkeeper Lower Cayuga Longhouse has begun his journey to the Spirit World. He is survived by lifelong friend Valerie, children Delmor Jr. (Trudy), Ashlee (Derek), Cody, and Lacy whom were his pride and joys.
He was an even prouder Gramps to Daelon, Kobe, Caius, Raynee, Rodderek, Danyka, Cayden, Treyton, Azure Wilma J, Halen and Hendrick.
Delmor is predeceased by parents Herbert Jacobs & A. Joan (Crawford) Jacobs and predeceased by mother-in-law Wilma Martin whom he had deep affection for. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Delmor will be missed by friends Kevin Sandy, Carmen Thomas, Ivan Bomberry and Marvin Bomberry.
Delmor was a great orator of the Creator’s Game, he loved to share his knowledge of lacrosse which he had done by travelling in Canada, the United States and in his home community.
Delmor was a man of many accomplishments during his lifetime, some of his accomplishments include: Faithkeeper Lower Cayuga Longhouse, World lacrosse player, Wall of Fame at Jordan Station Public School, Beamsville Highschool championship football team (where Delmor attended public school and highschool), Lacrosse coach, partner with Out Of The Blue Talent Agency, Employed with Ojistoh, Taught Business to Our Youth, past employee of Six Nations Lands & Membership, Owner of many businesses, co-author of Lacrosse the Ancient Game. Delmor loved dressing as Santa Claus as he loved to see the joy in children’s eyes, their innocence. These were just a few of Delmor’s accomplishments. Delmor was humble and had a good heart and mind.
Delmor loved to go for rides, attend his children and grandchildren's sporting events, attend Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers football games with his sons. Delmor also enjoyed watching the Toronto Maple Leafs with his sons.
Delmor leaves a great legacy to his children, grandchildren, family, friends as he helped us to be the people we are today. Delmor’s motto was “Sharing Culture, Sharing Peace”.
Resting at 41 Moccasin Trail, Ohsweken after 5 pm. Saturday. Funeral Service and burial at 11 am. Monday, February 27, 2023 at Lower Cayuga Longhouse. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home. www.rhbanderson.com