Jayce Craig Raney

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jayce Craig Raney, who unexpectedly departed this world on January 1, 2025, at the tender age of twelve. Jayce, who was lovingly known as “Jayce Man” or “Jayce Face”, was born on April 18, 2012 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was the first child of Alicia and Craig Corbett.

Jayce attended school at New Vision Charter School where he enjoyed writing and art. Jayce combined those passions when he began writing his own fiction book—The Seven Deadly Sins—where he illustrated all of the mythological creatures in the story. He was a talented author and artist who captivated his whole family with the book by reading every chapter to them. Jayce won multiple art awards, including an art competition at the Loveland Museum. Jayce also enjoyed learning about Norse mythology and religions practiced around the globe. Jayce excelled in school and wanted others to as well. Jayce’s friends oftentimes would seek help from him on their schoolwork and Jayce would graciously sit on speakerphone with them and walk them through homework assignments. Jayce extended his role as a teacher and helper to his little brother, Liam, who he would help with math and reading. Jayce also participated in the Boys & Girls Club, which had a profound impact on him.

Jayce’s favorite game to play with family was Jackbox’s Talking Points, where he and the family would take turns giving short speeches that revolved around responding to pictures that players have not seen in advance. Jayce’s fondness of public speaking began much earlier when he was nominated for Child of the Year in the 4th Grade and had to give a memorized speech. His mother, Alicia, recalls how Jayce was one of the youngest nominees and had to be given a step stool just to see over the podium and give his

speech. What Jayce may have lacked in stature that day, he made up in presence and articulation as he perfectly memorized and delivered his entire speech to the crowd. He had a brilliant mind, a kind heart, and infectious enthusiasm for learning and life.

Numerous family members describe Jayce as an “old soul” who was “wise beyond his years.” In Jayce’s beautiful eyes, you could see the level of empathy and compassion he held for others, and he always took it upon himself to look out for everyone. Jayce lit up every room he walked into and loved a good hug. He would tell his mother, Alicia, that her “hugs were healing.” Anyone who hugged Jayce knows that his hugs had the very same impact, including the many babies in our family who Jayce loved to hold and comfort.

Jayce’s New Year’s resolution for 2025 was to take up running. He had dreams to move to Japan once he reached adulthood and become a video game artist. That dream stemmed from his love of Japanese graphic novels, like Manga, and the various anime shows he would watch and then practice drawing the characters. Jayce had already started taking steps to make his dream of living in Japan a reality by teaching himself Japanese using Duolingo every chance he could get. Jayce lived a vibrant life and still had so much life ahead of him. He will be deeply and greatly missed by his entire family and all of his friends.

Jayce was preceded in death by his Great Grandpa Herb Cook, Great Grandma Louise Raney, Great Grandpa Manley Steed (“Bud”) Raney, Grandpa Steve Riemann Jr., and Grandpa Billy Joe Corbett.

Jayce is survived by his parents Alicia and Craig Corbett, younger brother Liam, grandparents Lori Cook, Vernon Raney, Steve Corbett, Jenn Corbett, and Dawn Corbett, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins—too many to mention, but not loved any less by Jayce.

Our family requests that all flowers and notes be sent to 927 Centaurus Pl., Loveland, CO 80537. There will be a celebration of Jayce’s life held on January 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery – Highland, 10201 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229.