Jake Beni Neiwert

RUPERT – Jake Beni Neiwert, age 24, left this earth too soon on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home in Rupert.

Jake was born November 9, 2000, in Burley, Idaho, the son of Lane Allen Neiwert and Karlynn Mari Gonzales. He had a huge heart and we all loved him very much. His nieces and nephews looked up to him and enjoyed spending time with him. Jake was their world! He loved to laugh and joke with everyone and was quite the comedian, at times.

Unfortunately, he did have demons he was struggling with as he tried to navigate his way on this earth. He suffered immensely with depression and drugs. Depression can kill, so keep your family close and try to help those that suffer with this awful disease. Jake, we hope you have found the peace and happiness that you deserve. We all love you!

Jake is survived by his mother, Karlynn Gonzales; brother, Alan (Felisha) Neiwert; two sisters, Masina (Skip) Garza and Shaleena (Juan) Gonzalez; paternal grandmother, Sylvia Neiwert; maternal grandmother, Dorothy “Dottie” Gonzales; his aunts, Tammy French and Bonnie (Kim) Johnstone; five nieces; three nephews; two great-nephews; one great-niece; and nine cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lane Neiwert; paternal grandfather, Clarence Neiwert; maternal grandfather, Beni Gonzales; two aunts, Kuala Dúmé and Melanie Farmer; an older sister, Melinda Rose Garza; and a great-nephew, Atreüs Denton.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, February 13, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, located at 1350 E. 16th Street, in Burley.

There will be a celebration to honor his life at Doc’s Pizza, in Rupert, on Saturday, February 15, from 4 until 7 p.m.

Jake was a huge L.A. Lakers fan, so please feel free to wear Lakers attire to both the viewing on Thursday and celebration on Saturday.

The family suggests memorials be directed to a charity of choice in Jake’s name.