William “Jake” Rowe

Jake Rowe, age 37, passed away on April 27, 2014. He was born on November 30, 1976 to Debbie Jacobson Reese and William James Rowe Sr.
He graduated from Granite High School as valedictorian and a sterling scholar. Jake received his Eagle Scout during high school. He received a full scholarship to Westminster College, where he graduated with his MBA in Business. He was an owner of Big City Transportation, volunteered at Alliance House, and worked for GE Investments and Fidelity Investments. He traveled the world and was politically active throughout his life. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He is survived by his mother, Debbie Reese; stepfather, Thomas N. Reese; stepfather, Kevin Lawrence; stepmother, Linda Lawrence; father, William J. Rowe Sr.; brother, Devin Lawrence (Susie); and sister, Christine Yazzie.
He was preceded in death by his brother, David Leon Lawrence; grandfather, Marvin C. Jacobson; grandmother, Lenora Jacobson; and Granny, Minnie Lorraine Burton.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Liberty Stake 4th Ward, 420 South 800 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, with a viewing one hour prior to services. A viewing will also be held Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Deseret Mortuary, 36 East 700 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. Condolences may be sent to www.deseretmortuary.com. Funeral Directors: Deseret Mortuary.