In Remembrance Of
Jake Holland
Jacob Laurence Holland, 17, of Smithville, MO passed away Friday, January 25, 2019.
He was born on October 30, 2001, in Fairbanks, Alaska where he spent his childhood fishing, going hunting with his father and playing in the snow. In 2013 the family moved to Smithville, Missouri where Jake was currently attending Smithville High School.
Jake was involved with Lakeside Singers, FFA, and Trap Shooting. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking and most of all just being outdoors. Jake worked at the Kansas City Trap Association.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, his grandfather Bob Holland and his grandmother Beverly Ballor.
Jake is survived by his mother and step-father, Trinka and Brian Ballor, his father and step-mother, Chris and Karleen Holland; sisters, Abigail Holland and Emory Holland; step-brothers and sisters, Tanner and Hunter Goddard, Allyssa (Andrew) Townsend and Adrianna (Israel) Harmon; grandparents, Diane and Asher McDaniel, Ed and Christine Day, Diana Holland, and Robert Ballor; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family from Alaska and many friends.
Funeral Service: 6:30 p.m. Friday, February 1st at Grace Community Church, Smithville
Donations may be made to the Jake Holland Memorial Fund c/o Citizens Bank and Trust, Smithville.
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
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Pamila Maxwell
Asher and Diane so sorry to hear of your loss.
Marguerita gesaman
Trinka we love you so much. Marguerita and maxia (pronounced mahaya) we are here for you, thank you for the kindness you have shown to us,so very sad and sorry about Jacob. Jesus will take care of him for you until you see hit again, amen.marguerita
Darryl and Cathy Woody
So sorry to hear this sad news. Sending prayers for your family.
Kim White
Trinka my thoughts are with you daily. I pray as the days and weeks pass you find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories you have of Jake. I love you my friend!
sarah griffin
jake and I used to work together. he made me feel right at home the first day I worked with him. he was sweet and caring and we joked about everything. my heart hurts beyond words that I lost a good friend of mine. I cant imagine any life where he not in but he will always be with me in my heart. im sorry for the lost of such an incredible human being.
Amy Alexander and Family
We are deeply sorry for your tragic loss. Our daughter Laura shared Lakeside Singers with Jake and was fortunate to have had him as a friend. I will always remember him for his kindness and his amazing warm, rich voice. He is surely singing now in a heavenly choir.
Doug and Marilyn Whitacre
Gods Peace.
Diana DeSousa/FSA
When God calls our children to dwell with him above, we mortals sometimes question the wisdom of His love. For no heartache compares with, the death of one young child. Who does so much to make our world, seem so wonderful and mild. Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to His fold. So He picks a rosebud before it can grow too old. God knows how much we need them, and so He takes but few. To make the land of heaven more beautiful to view. Believing this is difficult still somehow we must try, the saddest word mankind knows will always be Good-bye. So when a young man departs, we who are left behind must realize God loves children…. Angels are hard to find!
My heart is with you.
M.J.
Trinka, I’m really sorry what happened and I’m always here if you ever need anything stay strong
Robin Roberts
Trinka and Family– You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Laura Drunert
My Heart goes out to You & your Family.
Many prayers going up for Comfort & Peace to All of your Family. ❤️
May God Bless You all during this time & the days that follow.
Sincerely,Laura Drunert
Angie Ellis
Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Shawn and Jim Miller
Our hearts are heavy. Sending God’s peace and comfort to your entire family.
Don and Sharon Snorgrass
Our prayers are with you in your loss.
Crystal Gayle Mayo
I’m so very sorry for the entire family and the many friends of this young man. My prayers will be with you all.
Shawn Grubb
I’m so saddened by this and am praying for your entire family. Peace be with you!
Cindy and Joe DeShazo family
Trinka, Abigail & family we are so sorry for your loss. We hold your family dear to our hearts, and wish you well in your time of great loss. We hope that many prayers and love you feel in His presence comfort you at this time.
Carl & Doris Brooks
We are Austin’s grandparents. Jacob had been to our house with the boys a few times. We enjoyed his humor. Wanted you to know you did a great job. I know words don’t say what’s in everyone’s heart and cannot imagine your pain. We are grateful for having met Jacob. Thank you for having a wonderful son.
Sincerely,
Carl & Doris Brooks
Kelly Smith
Trinka, you probably don’t remember me but I go to the First United Methodist Church in Excelsior Springs. Asher & Diane used to minister there. Words can’t take away your grief or stop the tears, but please know you all are in my prayers for comfort & peace.
Sherry Miller
Trinka,
May you feel your sons presence close to you in the coming days as he transitions into your guardian angel.
May you see his smile in yours , and his hand in yours , and his eyes in yours , and his heart still beating in yours, as he was and always will be a part of you .
May you receive him in your dreams and get to see that he is happy and doing ok.
May you get a visit from a butterfly saying hello , a rainbow appearing to cheer you , and a favorite song of Jakes playing randomly on the radio ,letting you know he is all around you and will always be …forever and ever…
May you speak to him everyday , as he hears you , and will always be near❤️
May you always fill with joy in remembering Jake lived an amazing life full of love , laughter and joy.
May you always look to the stars and moon and sky and know that there’s so much more to our universe than we will ever understand or comprehend …His life continues on .
May you feel so much pride in knowing you are the best Mom he could have ever chosen as a baby angel , and he knew that.
May you also hold tight in knowing he Loves you so much .❤️
Until you meet again , take good care of yourself sweet friend , and live life in honor of your sweet Son ❤️
I’m praying for you and Abagail and Jake in these fragile weeks of missing each other terribly and I know this is hard for you to go through . You are not alone
(((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))
Shannon Ebeling
sorry for your loss, Chris we will keep your family in are prayers
Vicky Deering
So sorry as this so sad. A wonderful kid headed in the right direction and very intelligent. Jacob will be missed by all of us at the Shamrock store here in town as he came in for his Rip It Cherry Limeaide drinks all the time. See you on the other side Jacob. Condolences to the family and friends.
Bill & Karen Kahler
We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss, praying for you all.
James and Cindy Davies
Contrinka. We are so, so sorry. What a loss. Our best, warmest thoughts go out to you.
Nancy & Frank Whipple
Dear Trinka and Family, There is not anyway to reason why these devastating losses happen in our life. It is not “because Jesus called Jake home”. Most often our loss is due to time and circumstance. We pray for you and family. We know Jake is being held in the arms of our Savior. We hold you all in our hearts. Hang on tight to family and friends .
Anita Colley
My heart aches for you. Love and prayers are with you. God is with each of you!
The Kumpf's
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in out Thoughts and Prayers.
Cari Walsh
I’m so very sorry for your tremendous loss.
Robin Walker
Trinka, Abigail, and family,
Please take comfort in knowing Jacob was a well-respected, kind, loving, hard working, young man. I fully trusted him with Caroline.
We are praying for you.
Randy and Marsha Eaton
All of you are in our prayers. We send our love.
Sharyn Goblinger
It’s so hard to write anything. Remember all the good things, times, trips, family, know that I’ll be there in spirit. Love you all.
Debbie Kirkpatrick
Prayers are with you!
Roberta Wheat
A cloud of sadness covers us all with the passing of Jake. May the Lord give you strength to endure the tough times as you grieve the loss of your wonderful son.
Cheyenne Gamble
Im so sorry for your loss.
Chris & Ami Schulz-Mason
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Terri & MaKiah Embrey
Our hearts ache for all of you. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May God help you through this journey. We love you.
Lori Scott
Praying for all of you with this sudden losd