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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