Jacob Jeffrey Quale was born June 29, 1990, to Randy and Anita

Quale in Watford City, ND. He died as a result of an accident June 3,

2009, in rural McKenzie County. Jacob attended school K through 12 in

Watford City. He recently celebrated graduation with the class of 2009

and was looking forward to attending Dickinson State University and

playing football with the Blue Hawks.

In high school as “big defensive linebacker #54” Jacob excelled in

football and enjoyed State Championships in 2006 and 2008 with the

Wolves. Jacob was selected as All-Conference/All-Region his junior and

senior years and All-State First Team his senior year. His coaches also

named him Most Valuable Defensive Player in 2008. Jacob had the

honor of being selected to play in the Shrine Football game this sum-

mer.

Jacob played hockey for 13 years with the Watford City Oilers start-

ing as a Termite at the age of 5. His favorite hockey memory was win-

ning the PeeWee B1 State Tournament in 2002. As a Forward, wearing

#45, Jacob was known for his aggressive enforcement style of play.

In high school Jacob also participated in FFA, FBLA, track, and choir.

Jacob was a member and was baptized and confirmed at the Epiphany

Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister and also a mass

server.

Jacob enjoyed spending time at McKenzie Bay with his family and

friends, wakeboarding, boating, sitting around bonfires, snowboarding,

watching movies, driving around with friends, and singing loudly to Rock

Band.

Jacob had worked for Watford City Park Board and was currently

working for True Oil, south of Arnegard.

Jacob is survived by his parents, Randy and Anita Quale; his brother,

Alex; his sister, Marti all of Watford City, ND; grandmother, Angie

Mrachek of Alexander, ND; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and

special friend, Dani Hendrickson.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Sig and Earl

Quale; maternal grandfather, John Mrachek; and special friend, Billie Jo

Heiser.

Jacob loved wearing ties, hats, and sunglasses. He never missed an

opportunity to get dressed up in a shirt and tie. He cleaned up well. He

was a friend to all ages. He had a big smile, a big heart, and gave big

hugs. Everyone who knew and loved him will miss big Jake.

Jacob Jeffrey Quale

June 29, 1990 ~ June 3, 2009

The purpose of life is Not to be happy The purpose of life Is to matter

To have it make some difference That you lived at all

To Find Happiness

Happiness means fulfillment

And is given to those

Who see to the fullest

Whatever talents

God or luck or fate

Bestowed upon them

IN MEMORY OF

Jacob Jeffrey Quale

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH

June 29, 1990 Watford City, North Dakota

DATE AND PLACE OF DEATH

June 3, 2009 Watford City, North Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE

11:00 AM, Monday, June 8, 2009 Watford City High School

CLERGY

Father John Pfeifer

SCRIPTURE READER

Bill Liebel

MUSIC

Gene Veeder Kelly Hanna Dave Dougherty Vincent Wagner

GREETERS

David Knudtson Jayson Lund Mike Tschetter David Johnson Rocky Prestangen Steve Stenehjem

CASKETBEARERS

Chase Wisness Zach Frick Joel Brown Max Johnson Kirby Knudtson Aaron Foreman Justin Flatland Nolan Swenson Kevin Sanford Derek Quitt

Seth Dougherty

INTERMENT

Schafer Cemetery Watford City, North Dakota

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