Jon Jeffrey Plum
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| July 28, 1956 ~ January
2, 2012 |
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January 10, 2011 |
 Jon
Jeffrey Plum was born to Donna and Charles Plum
on July 28, 1956, in Coeur d’Alene, and died of
a heart attack on January 2, 2012, while at home
in Hayden.
He grew up as the only son in a family of eight
and lived primarily in Bonners Ferry before
moving back to Coeur d’Alene in 1974, where he
graduated from high school. Jon attended NIC and
earned his associates degree then went to work
for Miller Stauffer Architects before moving on
to JUB Engineers, Inc. He worked at JUB as the
Computer Design Team Leader for twenty years
until his recent death.
Jon reported to both Paul Klatt and Steve James
who shared these thoughts, “…Jon placed more
value on honesty, integrity, true friendship,
and support than almost anyone we will ever
know….We’re all better people for having Jon in
our lives.”
Jon and his wife, Jenifer, had two children,
Sarah, now eighteen and Jonny, thirteen, who
were joined by Jenifer’s daughters Kylee, Koree,
and Andee. His greatest love was his family and
he was so very proud of his childrens’ many
accomplishments.
Jon was an outstanding athlete and an avid
sports fan throughout his life. For the past
five years or more Jon had an absolute passion
for coaching, not only Jonny and Sarah, but for
countless other kids as well.
Jon loved the simple things in life: Jenifer’s
excellent cooking, a lakeside BBQ, the Mariners,
spending time with his kids and also with his
family in Bonners.
Jon is survived by his wife Jenifer, his
children Jonny and Sarah, his stepdaughters
Kylee Garitone (Jared) and their sons, Ethan and
Austin, Koree Calkins (Casey), Andee Farley (Von
Sandau) along with their daughter, Hadley, his
mother, Donna Plum, his sisters, Valerie Clay,
Anita Foust (Tom), Nancy Plum and Judy Wages
(Theron).
Jon was a wonderful person with a dry wit and a
great sense of humor. Words cannot express how
much he will be missed not only for his humor
and thoughtfulness, but also because he was an
amazing father, son, brother and husband.
Jon died the way he lived, with a loving spirit
and a generous heart. As an organ donor, Jon was
able to greatly improve the lives of about
thirty people upon his death - it was his final
act of kindness. Jon was an incredible role
model for so many, a man who could always be
counted on to show up with a helping hand and a
smile whenever someone was in need.
A scholarship fund has been established for his
children, Sarah and Jonny Plum. Donations can be
made at any Numerica Credit Union location.
There will be a private graveside service at
Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens on Saturday,
January 14, in the morning, and an informal
gathering for friends and family from noon to 3 p.m. in the commons area at
Coeurd’ Alene High School, 5530 North Fourth
Street, Coeur d’Alene.
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