Jacob Thomas Rousse

November 18, 1990 – June 24, 2012

Jacob Rousse passed away in Killeen, TX, due to a motorcycle accident. He was 21 years old. He was born on November 18, 1990, to Bob and Hollie Rousse, in Augsburg, Germany. Jacob spent his childhood in Augsburg, Germany, upstate New York, and Grand Junction, CO. He graduated from Fruita Monument High School in 2009. Jacob enjoyed numerous activities, including rock climbing, whitewater rafting, jet skiing, travelling, running, motorcycling, playing pool, paintball, just about any kind of adventure. He also enjoyed fine dining and all types of music. Jacob was an active duty soldier in the U.S. Army since July, 2009; serving one tour in Iraq from April to November, 2011, most recently stationed at Ft. Hood, TX. He was known as the "Peaceful Warrior" who loved life as much as his family and friends loved him. He is survived by his parents, Bob (Connie) Rousse of Cleveland, TN, and Hollie Marie (Matt) Benson of Fruita, CO; his brothers, Samuel Rousse and Matthew Benson of Fruita, CO, and his sister, Alyssa Benson of Grand Junction, CO. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 2, 2012, between 4 and 8:00 p.m. at Martin Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Martin Mortuary, with full military honors following at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado at 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be left for the family at www.MartinMortuary.com.