Jake M. Van Loon

Jake is and will always be the cousin who taught me about cool music. He introduced me to Beck and Squirrel Nut Zippers, in Grampa and Gramma´s basement, playing pool and battle tops. We stayed in touch over the years, after I moved west, and he always lovingly called on birthdays and Christmas. I´ll miss him deeply. His beautiful spirit and kindness will stay with us forever. Love you, Jake. Hugs, cousin, always.

Jake was such a genuine, sweet soul. I see much of Jake in his nephew, Andrew(my son). Andrew loves music like his uncle Jake. It´s heartbreaking that bond won´t get to build. Prayers and hugs to all of Jake´s friends and family. He will be missed by so many.

I met Jake playing music together, but we spent the most time together working on recording my handbell choir. His skill and insight made our group better, for sure, and I am going to miss working with him, talking about and playing music with him, and just being present with him. He was truly a caring, special person and the world is poorer for him being gone.

I will miss you my friend.