Jaycob Steven Price
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Jaycob Steven Price Jake Jaycob Steven Price, 5, passed away on October 11, 2006 while holding his parents' hands, after a six month battle with cancer. Jake was born July 15, 2001 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to loving parents Steven Brent and Julianne Gibby Price. In Jake's short life, he managed to live it to his fullest. He was always busy and never slowed down. He had an obsession with all kinds of trucks, and loved to play with his older sister, Ashley. Ashley was Jake's idol; he patterned his daily life and activities after her. Jake always wanted to be a firefighter or a policeman and always played as if he was. They were his heroes and his life's inspiration. Jake drew his strength from them and their visits while he was sick. Jake had a natural ability to make everyone laugh and feel loved. He was always running up to loved ones and giving them big hugs or getting into mischief by himself or with his dad. He gave his family such joy and happiness. He was best friends with his sister, Ashley; his dad's little buddy, and always kept his mother entertained while chasing after him. Jake was our own little super hero. During his brief battle with cancer, he was the bravest and strongest little man. He fought hard and long, in the end, his small body just couldn't keep up with his desire to fight. He influenced many people with his strength, faith, and love for life. He will be greatly missed by all those that loved or knew him. His is survived by his parents, Steven and Julianne Price; sister, Ashley Ann Price; great grandparents, Ralph and Elda Trane; Eldon and Barbara Gibby; grandparents, Lorin and Janet Price, Rebecca Duncan and Steve and Becky Gibby; aunt and uncles, Delwyn and Kim Price, Mark and Janet Price, Peter and Cheryl Willeitner, Kim Richardson, Michelle Gibby, Brian and Liz Gibby and Mike and Leslie Gibby; and 18 loving cousins. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Michael Duncan. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 16, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Stake Center at 4700 S. 3120 W. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State, Midvale, Sunday 6-8 p.m. or Monday at the Stake Center from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Murray City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2006 - 10/15/2006.
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