Jacob M. Caldwell

Jacob M. Caldwell

Jacob Caldwell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 21, 2004.
Jacob M. Caldwell was born Sept. 27, 1978 in Little Rock, Ark. He graduated from Oldham High School in LaGrange, KY and completed a year of college studies. Jake lived in American Fork, UT before moving to Salem, OR in 2002. He worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Oregon State Hospital and played quarterback for the Salem Stars semi-pro football team. He died Sept. 18, 2004 in a tragic auto accident in Salem at age 25.


Jake is survived by his mother, Gail A. Mason of Salem; stepfather, S. Van Roper of Juneau, Alaska; father and stepmother, Gray L. and Ruth A. Caldwell of Lehi, UT; brother and sister-in-law, Robert N. and April M. Caldwell, and nephew Aryean, all of McMinnville, OR; brother, Patrick M. Mason of Salem; brother, Lee R. And Casey G. Caldwell, and sister Katelin V. Caldwell, all of American Fork, UT; and grandmothers, Rosa Anna of Woodhaven, MI and Deon Vineyard of Mountain Home, Ark. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.


Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sep 23, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the Eagle Mountain 3rd Ward LDS Chapel, (1330 East Ira Hodges Scenic Parkway, just off Eagle Mt. Blvd). Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson & Sons Mortuary (49 East 100 North, American Fork) and from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial in American Fork Cemetery.


To our friend and from those of us whose lives you have touched, your life is everlasting in our hearts. Godspeed!


Remembrances may be sent to the American Red Cross.

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September 30, 2004

Tricia, Trevor, Taylor, Parker & Lauren Thien posted to the memorial.

September 29, 2004

Gary Caldwell posted to the memorial.

September 26, 2004

Barbara Anderson posted to the memorial.

Tricia, Trevor, Taylor, Parker & Lauren Thien

September 30, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to everyone in the family. Jacob seemed to live each day to it's fullest and challenged everyone around him to do the same. We will remember Jacob and the happiness he added to our lives.

Gary Caldwell

September 29, 2004

I am Jacob's father. I want everyone to know how much I appreciate the kind words, thoughts and prayers which have been expressed for our family and Jacob. Jacob was a fine son, brother, and friend to many people. Thank you so much for your comments. Gary Caldwell

Barbara Anderson

September 26, 2004

Jacob was a very good looking and sweet young man and was always polite and always had a smile. He had many friends and seemed to have a great time no matter where her was. He was very bright and could have gone very far in life. But with the short life he did have it seems he didn't waste one minute of it. He was loved by everyone that knew him and will be missed by everyone. I love you Jacob. Aunt Barb

Bethany Nielsen

September 24, 2004

The only thing i could ever say to explain Jake in two words it would be, Big Brother.... I love him so much and he was the most inspiritional person i have ever met. I was blessed enough to have jakey as a guardian angel here on earth as i would say, he helped me through the most crucial turning point in my life. I may regret chioces jake and our friends made, but it has molded me in a way i could never imagine.There-for i am thankful for the lessons i have learned in my life. There is a reason jakey was taken from us temporarily. Even though it will feel like an eternity until we are reunited, but to Jake it will seem like only a few moments. But in that few moments in heaven, he will accomplish so much with our Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ. I am so proud of jake and his accomplishments in the last year, he has come a long way. My heart goes out to all of you that are grieving for our Jakey, believe me I understand. There was a reason I asked Jake to move in with my family and I am so grateful I listened to my inner feelings, That has turned out to be one of the best decisions i have ever made. I love you Big Bro... Love Beth.

Cindy Haag

September 24, 2004

Max and I are so sorry for your loss. We knew Jake from the year he spent with our son and daughter-in-law, Darin and Marie Haag. Jake was even to our house for dinner and I think he went with us to a movie with the family. He was fun to be around and a good kid. It is hard to see a life cut short like this, but I know he is in a better place and waiting to meet all of you in the future. Remember the good times. Our prayers are with you.

Marie Haag

September 23, 2004

We loved our Jakey. We had the pleasure of his company for over a year when he lived with our family. He will always be my son and big brother to my girls. I will miss his sweet smile, his laugh, and the way he ate cereal out of my mixing bowl. I know he is in heaven, and in the love of our Heavenly Father. We will miss him greatly.

kris Gilham

September 23, 2004

my heart goes out to you and your family for the those of Jake...he was a good kid and he would come over to my sis house to eat once ina while and hang out. He will be greatly missed...we love you jackey...take care Kris

Ruth Jach

September 23, 2004

From our family to yours, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Paula Uhl

September 22, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Bob, Shari & Bobby Snyder

September 22, 2004

We did not have the pleasure of knowing Jacob, but we do know that he left an everlasting memory in the hearts of my brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Pat Groves. Our family knows first-hand what it is to lose someone at such a young age. Please know that our prayers will be offered for Jacobs family, and know that God will show you the way.

Pat & Bob Groves

September 22, 2004

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family.

Your son touched both Pat and my heart. He will always be remembered.

Debby Harris

September 21, 2004

Gary,Ruth,Gail,Robert and to all of our many other family members .. We loved our Jakey and he knew it. He was a happy young man here on this Earth and he's happy wherever he is now. It's impossible to forget his beautiful smile and gentle ways. Wherever he is, EVERYONE is having a great time !!! We got to enjoy having him with us for almost 26 years ... we were and are still blessed to have him in our family. I love all of you - Aunt Deb

Cecile Peay

September 21, 2004

Lt. Ken Peay and I send our deepest sympathy to your family at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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