Michael Louis Jobst of Plymouth (MN) peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 14th, 2021 at the North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale (MN). He was born on May 23, 1958 in Maryville to Richard and Evelyn (Hawbeck) Jobst.
Mike’s early childhood was spent in Sheridan, which was where he always called “home.” In 1971, the family moved to White Salmon (WA). Mike graduated from Columbia High School in 1976. After graduation, he worked at SDS Lumber Company in Bingen (WA) as a lumber grader. A car accident in 1980 left him a quadriplegic, but he didn’t let that hinder him. After hours of extensive rehabilitation, he attended Portland Community College in Portland (OR) and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. In 1989, he started working at Standard Insurance Company as a long-term disability claims adjuster. He worked at Standard for 15 years, retiring in 2004. While working at Standard, he met Pamela Gawtry and they were married on December 9th, 2006 in Blue Springs (MO). Pam brought three children to the family, Chris, Courtney, and Tatiana. Mike and Pam moved to Minnesota, where he was living at the time of his death.
Mike was a very outgoing person. At an early age, he developed a lifelong love for motorcycles. During his teenage years, he enjoyed riding dirt bikes with his buddies; if they couldn’t find a trail to ride, they made one. Hunting and fishing were also favorite pastimes prior to his accident. He also liked reading, crossword, puzzles, watching sports on television, muscle cars, car racing, and playing Texas Hold’em Poker online.
Mike always lived life to the fullest with a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn, and step-daughter, Tatiana.
Mike is survived by his father Richard, Maryville; wife Pam, Plymouth (MN); sister, Darcia Beeks, Goldendale (WA); step-children Chris Gawtry and family and Courtney Wood and family; nieces and nephews and their families, Susan and Jeff Franklin, Clay Center (NE); Tracy & Tanya Beeks, Odessa (MO); Holly & Jacob Lind, Wishram (WA); Brandon & Amy Beeks, Glenwood (WA); Josh and Becky Beeks, Goldendale (WA); and many more family members and friends, too numerous to name.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Family and friends will be notified.
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