Obituary of Jake M. Crookston

Jake Crookston, age 15, passed away on September 11, 2014 in Colorado Springs. He was a sophomore at Doherty High School. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Jake was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jacob Milo Crookston was born on June 3, 1999 in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was always a great student. He enjoyed learning about war history and figuring out how things worked, in general. Being a military family, Jake had grown up moving around. He lived in Kansas, Georgia, Colorado, and Utah.Growing up, Jake had a love for the outdoors and could always be found climbing trees! He also had a great passion for building anything… Zip lines, parachutes, and hammocks to name a few things.Jake was a Red Belt in mixed martial arts, loved Parkour, and having a traditional Sunday with eating nachos and watching a movie. He loved The Big Bang Theory, Star Wars, pizza and had his own forge in the backyard.Jake had a very quiet way about him, but was at his best when he was with his family. He loved to travel to Bear Lake and Newport Beach with his cousins. Jake had a deep love for music and really enjoyed his parents' old school 80's Rock. He adored his nephew and twin nieces and was so cute with them.Jake was very proud of his Dad and the fact that his Dad was a soldier. He had planned on following his Hero's footsteps.Jake is survived by his parents, SFC K. Scott and Shelle Crookston of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his sister: Kaylee Garcia and her husband, Gus Garcia of Orem, and their three children: Beckham, Paisley, and Sophie. Also surviving is his big brother: Trevor Crookston of St. George, Utah. He also has his grandparents: Ken and Jan Crookston of West Valley, Utah; Milo and Nancy Tracey of St. George, Utah; Karen Haverland of Northfield, New Jersey and Sandy Baldwin of British Columbia, Canada. He also has many aunts, and uncles, and cousins. Jake also had some fantastic friends as well. Thank you, Jake for spending 15 amazing years with us. Thank you for your endless love and your great big heart! We are all better people for having our lives enriched by you and your beautiful soul. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 8:00PM, Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jake's name to Primary Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 58249, Salt Lake City, Utah 84158-0249, (801) 662-5959, https://primarychildrens.thankyou4caring.org.Family! Forever, For always, No Matter What~Our family will never be the same without you Handsome Rob!Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Tuesday, September 16, 2014 5:00PM - 8:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Cemetery Saturday, September 20, 2014 12:00AM Valley View Memorial Park & Funeral Home West Valley City, UT Phone: 719-328-1793 Visitation Friday, September 19, 2014 6:00PM - 8:00PM Valley View Memorial Park & Funeral Home West Valley City, UT Phone: 719-328-1793 Service Saturday, September 20, 2014 1:00PM Memorial Ward 4251 S. 4800 West West Valley, UT Phone: 719-328-1793