Ever since Jake was just a little boy, he loved cars. Although he was partial to Ford Mustangs, Jake really loved anything with 4 wheels and a motor. His love for cars drove him to Monty Tech for his high school years, where he was an integral part of their Auto Body Shop. He dreamed to one day be able to open his own restoration shop so he could share his passion and skill with others.



It was hard to top Jake's passion for cars, but anyone that knew him
would tell you that his faith trumped it all. It was evident in each and every aspect of his life. His faith was a part of who he was and could easily be seen as he encouraged, loved, helped and brought so much joy into the lives of all who knew him.

His passion to live out his faith and his heart for
missions led him on two missions' trips to the Dominican Republic. Jake dreamed of one day being able to paint the buses there in order to bring joy to the children in the Batey villages. With the cooperation of the Monty Tech Auto Body Shop and theGood Samaritan Mission Council, that dream was realized in April 2012!
We know that no one could ever impact the world in the same way that Jake did while he was with us, but it is our great hope that the
"Because Jake Lived"
organization will honor his memory by helping kids realize that they can be used NOW to make a difference in their world.
Do you want to help make a difference?
Check out how your donations can help causes that were important to Jake!