Micah Harlan Bacus
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Micah Harlan Bacus, 37, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019, at his home in Columbia, Missouri.
An interment service will be held at Broadway Christian Church, 2601 Broadway, at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 2. The family will receive friends at the church following the interment. A celebration of life will be conducted at the church at 10:30 a.m. Following the celebration a light lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall.
Micah Harlan Bacus was born March 1, 1981, to Heather C. Harlan and Bruce E. Bacus, of Jacksonville, IL. He was a graduate of Jacksonville High School, Lincoln Land Community College, and was a student at Columbia College. He was employed by the Columbia Public Schools as a classroom paraprofessional at Smithton Middle School from 2016 to 2017. He worked as a substitute paraprofessional for the Columbia Public Schools while he continued to work on his degree.
He is survived by his mother Heather C. Harlan of Columbia, his father Bruce E. Bacus of Jacksonville, and his sister Robin H. Bacus of Jacksonville. Also surviving are his nephew Ethan R. Foster and niece Grace Rose Ellen Ridder, both of Jacksonville; his uncle Mark Bacus (Debbie) of East Alton, Illinois, his uncle Tim Harlan (Linda) of Columbia, his aunts Linnet Harlan (Duane Edgington) of Pacific Grove, California, and Laurel Harlan (Tom Brintnall) of Columbia; his cousins Reed Harlan of Boonville, Missouri, Brook Harlan (Lyria Bartlett) of Columbia, Piper Brintnall (Justin Kelley) of Columbia, Lane Edgington of Pacific Grove, Oliver Bacus, Noel Schiber (Dave), Alton, and Jolie Alois (John), Washington, Illinois; Lane and Linden Kelley of Columbia, Lily and Drake Harlan of Columbia.
Micah was preceded in death by his grandparents: Lane and Dorothy Harlan of Boonville, and Keith and Lisa Bacus of Alton, Illinois, and his cousin Spencer Bacus of East Alton, Illinois.
Micah fought a long and courageous battle with depression. He leaves his family to mourn his passing and celebrate his life. His kindness to others was without measure.
“My path has never been straight. Perish the day that it will be.” – Micah Harlan Bacus
Memorial donations may be made to the Columbia Public School Foundation, Box 1234, Columbia, MO 65205, or the National Alliance on Mental Illness Missouri, 3405 W Truman Blvd, Suite 102, Jefferson City, MO, 65109.
Visits: 8
No words, Heather…I am saddened and pray for you and your family to see beyond this. May your home be filled with the presence of God and His peace.
My dear Heather – Ă have thought of little else today than you and your son and other family members. I hope that all goes well on Saturday and that his farewell is indeed a celebration. You have been a source of great strength to me and my family over the loss of Marin and I hope we will find a way to provide support to you at a distance. Your daughter must be very sad. Our love and thoughts
Allyson and family
I don’t know how to say how sorry I am and how much I wish you comfort at this time. I’m holding you in my heart.
My dear Heather – Ă have thought of little else today than you and your son and other family members. I hope that all goes well on Saturday and that his farewell is indeed a celebration. You have been a source of great strength to me and my family over the loss of Marin and I hope we will find a way to provide support to you at a distance. Your daughter must be very sad. Our love and thoughts
So sorry for your great loss. I pray Micha is at peace Nd you are also. Always loved the year I spent with him. He was so bright and most of all so caring.??such a pleasure to have known and loved your son. Maureen Bradish
Heather, Bruce, & Robin: You will hear how shocked, sad, and sorry many of us are. I wish those words could provide the comfort you truly need. My prayer is that more awareness of how debilitating depression truly is. It is a condition no one truly sees. My heart and prayers go out to you. Joann LaRocco Glen
Heather, I am so sorry for your loss. We will be sending our prayers to you.
So very sorry for your loss! I know words are insufficient. I can only stand with you in prayer and hope and encourage you to continually lean on God’s faithful provision. Sending you love and prayers!
Our condolences from Texas. He will always be in your ?? and others as well. Sons have ways of doing that.
Heather, Bruce, and Robin: We don’t even have the words to express how sorry we are that Micah is no longer with you, so our prayer now is that God will wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you. I remember taking a picture of both Micah and Michelle together when they were babies. We cherished your friendship as they started growing up together. Unfortunately, over time, we lost touch with you. We also pray that friends and family will be there for you now.
Heather, So very sorry for your loss. I remember all of you from First Christian Church in Jacksonville. May God give peace to all of you! Prayers!!
Heather, Bruce, and Robin…….We are shocked and saddened to learn of your loss of Micah. We have wonderful memories of you when you were our neighbors and Micah and Robin were little ones. Our thoughts are with you now and in the days to come, and we hold the four of you in our hearts. With love, Penny and Harry Hall
Our prayers will lift up the Bacus family as you mourn the loss of your son and brother. May God give you peace!
Dearest Heather, blessings and peace to your hearts in the loss
of Micah—who is now at peace. I have special memories of us
all during our special meetings. Hugs,, Sandy Crowe
I kept seeing this wonderful face all day yesterday and late into the night. I kept seeing us sitting around your dining room table. I can’t imagine the loss you feel. Just know that you aren’t alone. Let me know when you want company.
Heather,
Our hearts are hurting. We are holding you and lifting your family in our prayers. May God surround you with the peace that passes all understanding. The McGees
Heather,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for your loss. Micah was in the same class as our daughter,Katie at Washington. She has fond memories of Micah in the classroom, smart and a very nice classmate throughout elementary school.
As years passed, You and I became acquainted and we shared similar experiences in a small group setting. I know your faith and fortitude will guide you to peace and tranquility. Prayers for al of your family.
Heather, Bruce and Robin
I was so deeply saddened to hear this news. Micah was unique in all the world …one of a kind with such a huge heart! Sending love and prayers to you and yours as you continue to breathe through this. May the God of comfort embrace you and empower your recovery with a constant sense of His presence.
Dear Heather, Bruce, and Robin,
Such sad news! Micah had so much to deal with in his life, yet he had a wonderful spirit! We’re not surprised that he would want to work with Middle School kids. He had much to offer them. His sensitivity to their challenges must have been a blessing for them. Robin, I can remember when you and Micah were young and one Fall you two helped me collect those huge leaves from our sycamore trees, stuffing them into the plastic-lined barrel and then jumping on them in the barrel so we would have room to add more. You two were a lot of fun! We also remember the wonderful breads that Micah made to share. Yummy treats! Micah’s love for animals was something else we remember. He was always so good with our Betsy Beagle!
We pray for each one of you as you deal with your earthly loss of Micah. But we thank our Lord for his life and for the joy he’s now experiencing.
Much love,
Joanie and Jim Davis
I cannot imagine what you are going through. You are in my prayers. Micah is resting with his Savior, his earthly battle has ended.
Heather, prayers for you and yours.
Heather,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Don’t hesitate to ask if you need anything.
Dear Heather and Family, I remember Micah fondly–as a fellow student at Jacksonville High School, as someone filled with depth and perception, as someone who saw what others could not see. I recall the truth in the expression, “The heart that breaks open can contain the universe.” Grace and Peace.
Heather, Bruce and Robin
I just happened to see this on a friend’s post. I am so sorry to hear about Micah’s death. My prayers are with you all, that you will feel God’s presence very closely at this time, and that you will gain strength from His loving arms around you.
Heather,
My thoughts and prayers continue for you and the family. Micah sounds like an amazing person. But we know only too well that depression pays no heed to who a person is or what they have to offer the world. I’m only a click away if you need anything.
I was so sorry to read of Micah’s passing. Although it has been many years, I do remember your family. My sincere condolences to all of you.
I am so very sorry for this tragic loss. My prayers go out to you Heather. Such a shock. I will have you in my prayers. So very sorry.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though we’ve lost touch, I still have fond memories of babysitting your children so many years ago. I pray that your faith will help you find peace in this tragic time.
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
I have only known Micah for a short time through E.A. He was always a pleasure to see, genuine and such a gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with all that knew him. Peace and Love. Carol
Micah was my dear friend and I will miss his sense of humor and wonderment. He and I were educators, putting our students first. Hugs Heather and your daughter.
Heather, lifting you and your family up in prayer as you mourn the loss of your dear Micah. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead with cherished memories of his life.
Sandy Davies