Jacob Rains Obituary
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Jacob David Rains on September 26, 2025. Jacob was born August 31, 1983, in Ogden, Utah. He was raised in Evanston, Wyoming. He left Evanston and moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. He decided to move to Colorado to be closer to his family.
Jacob enjoyed snowboarding and golfing with his dad. Jacob also loved to talk and watch old westerns. The show Laramie was his favorite. He received his bachelors for creative writing and English in 2022 from Southern New Hampshire University. He was working on his master's in Creative Writing and English.
Jacob is survived by his parents: Clay and Denise Rains of Byers, Colorado; his daughters: Jade and Jena Rains of Byers, Colorado; his brother: Joshua Rains of Byers, Colorado; and his sister: Jennifer Rains of Mesquite, Nevada. He is also survived by his nieces: Shayleen Stahley and Isabella Rains; his nephew: Hunter Rains; and his great niece: Jupiter Rose. He has 3 aunts and numerous cousins.
Jacob is preceded in death by his grandparents: Robert and Monica Hoof, Elmer and Josphine Rains and his Uncle Robert J Hoof.
Jacob will be cremated and there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
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