Jake S. Dana passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City on Monday June 27th at 9:59am surrounded by the love of his family and close friends. Jake was born on September 23rd 1961 in Iran. He came to the United States in 1979 and settled in Oklahoma, sponsored by the Resnick Family. The kindness, love and support of the Resnick family had a huge impact throughout Jake’s life, and he remained close with them until his last days.
Jake graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Journalism. He had a very fruitful career in broadcasting which included working for PBS and News Channel 9 as a cameraman, on the production team and as a storm chaser. One of the impactful highlights of his career was working at ground zero as a cameraman covering the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995.
Jake was a devoted member of the Baha’i Faith for his entire life. He had a passion for music and loved to attend concerts. He also loved photography, cooking, soccer and most of all his family, who he adored. Jake was known for his humor, joy, positivity, encouragement and always staying true to himself and others. He would do anything for anyone, and his thoughtful and selfless acts of kindness and service will never be forgotten by those who loved him.
Jake is proceeded in death by his mother, Tayebeh Pakbaz Dana and father, Jalil Dana. He is survived by his siblings, Khalil, Talieh, Said, Masoud and Farid; and his nieces and nephews, Sayena, Bernadette, Nicole, Dean, Pasha, Daniel, Valentin, Maira, Shahdad, Amin, Talieh, Jubin and Sharam. Jake is also survived by his great nieces and nephews who he loved so much, Sahar, Ciara, Seth, Roya and Layla.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting for a donation in honor of Jake Dana to The American Kidney Fund.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapelhill-okc.com for the Dana family.
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