Jacob Grant Beck

Jacob Grant Beck, age 16, departed this life on November 14, 2016. He will be greatly missed by his parents, Stephen Grant Beck and Deborah Kaye Hardy Beck, his sisters Natalie and Lauren, his grandparents Craig and Bobbi Beck and Ronald and Marilyn Hardy. He was loved by his horses Baskczar (Fonzi) and Shez a Melody Jac (Mel), and his cats Sagwa, Rosie, and Tiger.
Jacob loved horses, cats, reading, and everything to do with computers. He had great computer skills, often helping his grandparents enter the 21st century! He loved singing as a member of the International Children's Choir for several years, during which time he performed in many languages for dignitaries from around the world. He will be fondly remembered at family parties for his operatic rendition of "Happy Birthday."
Jacob was a hard worker, self-motivated, and a loyal friend. He became an avid body builder over the past three years. He loved video games and was a paid gaming coach. He also worked doing lawn care beginning at an early age.
Jacob began horse riding at age 3 on a pony named Perky. He was a member of the Arabian Horse Association and the United States Equestrian Federation. He loved riding and showing his Arabian horses in many states and Canada and among his many accomplishments was winning the Canadian National Championship in 2010 and 2011 for reining equitation. He loved his trainers Shawn Silcox, Sterling & Melissa Bradley, and Vickie Bowman.
Jacob earned the Arrow of Light award in cub scouting, and accomplished a lot in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a Life scout and was close to earning his Eagle.
Some of Jacob's childhood favorites: colors red and blue, water skiing, Star Wars, caring for animals, Harry Potter, hamburgers, swimming, Red Robin, Kinder Surprise eggs, Kinder Bueno bars, Hot Tamales, key lime pie, gum, steak, Indiana Jones, photography, Spicy Green Chili Doritos, Tigger, building models, Stargate SG1, wintergreen Life Savers, Pooh Sticks, Thomas the Train, digging and playing in the dirt, boating, video games, Scooby Doo, swimming, Legos, Bob the Builder, fire trucks, construction vehicles, pepperoni pizza, and most of all, going to the gym.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 19, at 1:00 p.m. at the Harvest Park 1st Ward, 12173 South 4000 West, Riverton, UT. Visitation will be held Friday, November 18, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and again prior to funeral services, from 12:00-12:45 p.m., at the same location. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 Dimple Dell Rd, Sandy, UT.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to help with medical and funeral expenses. Donations can be made directly or through https://www.gofundme.com/jacob-beck-memorial