Jacob’s tender yet troubled soul escaped the bounds of his earthly body in the early hours of April 21, 2021. His family is heartbroken at his unexpected and early departure, yet hopeful that he has found the ultimate peace he so rightly deserves.
Oldest child of 3, he set out to blaze his own trail from the very beginning. Jake’s creative and unique personality, though often misunderstood and challenging at times, shown through as he developed his talents and expressed himself to the world. Jake loved music; listening, creating and feeling it’s messages. He was also a very talented, yet private, artist whose drawings became a reflection of his inner self. Intrigued with and masterful in the worlds of technology and anima, Jacob’s interest grew from Sponge Bob Square Pants and My Little Pony to intricate and layered digital platforms.
Although born in Chicago, IL and having spent time as a young child in Plano, TX - Jake spent most of his formative years in the East Millcreek area of Salt Lake City, UT. There he persevered in earning his Eagle Scout and High School degree before moving to Phoenix, AZ as a young adult.
Jake’s life choices didn’t always align with what was best for him. Self-medication often became his method of coping with his feelings and desires to chase what he thought could bring him comfort and happiness. This, combined with a diagnosed over-active mind, often took him down some dark roads – which ultimately became impossible to navigate and resulted in this unintentional outcome. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank all those neighbors, genuine friends and organizational leaders in his life that intervened on Jacob’s behalf – lending him and his family enduring hope and support along the way.
The family will be conducting a private/family graveside service at 2:00pm on Friday, April 30th at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. A Remembrance Open House will take place from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Garff’s home (3501 South 2700 East SLC, UT 84109) where all who knew and loved Jake are invited to partake in food/refreshments and reminiscing alongside family and friends.
As we yield to a greater power and purpose, beyond our realm of understanding, we must accept his journey and recognize that Jake is finally freed from his unrelenting demons. So too do we welcome the incessant worriment being lifted from his mother’s capable but weary shoulders. May this unconditional and eternal love for her son accompany him into the next chapter as it has here on earth.
Though center of the storm we may be, the clouds are sure to clear and present a magnificent clarity and comfort in a timeline appropriate and exacting to the circumstances.
Our perspective is limited, but our faith and love is sustaining.
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