He was born January 23, 1987 in San Jose, CA. He spent most of his
life in Copperopolis, CA where he met his wife Christine Koval, who he
married in 2009.
Jacob was a certified EMT, Volunteered at his local fire department and
was a United States Marine Corps Veteran. He spent his life dedicated
to helping others. He was stationed at 29 Palms MCAGCC in 2009. He had
just returned home from a deployment to Afghanistan a year prior to
his death. He was currently attending DeVry University in Pomona, CA
to become an electrical engineer and was consistently on the deans
list.
Jacob is survived by his wife Christine Mareena Koval, 24, and their 3
year old son Matthias.
Donations for the family can be made at Sue's Health Foods in Yucca Valley, CA.
A memorial for Jacob will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses, located at 70626 Twentynine Palms Hwy, 29 Palms, CA on
April 5th at 3:00pm. Any who would like to attend are welcome.
