Aaron Jacob "Jake" Griggs

Son, brother, grandson and friend, left on his mission March 24, 2013. He was called home by his loving Heavenly Father after a long courageous fight with cancer.
Jake is the son of Aaron and Leisa Fairbanks Griggs of North Logan. Jake was born Jan. 21, 1995, in Logan, and was currently a senior at Sky View High School.
He had a love for learning, especially for calculus and physics as he aspired to become a math teacher. Jake enjoyed English and finding new words, and playing word games were exciting.
Football and basketball were his favorites sports to play. Jake was a huge BYU fan. Jake loved his scriptures and serving in the gospel. He liked finding new quotes, like one by Malcolm S. Forbes, "Victory is sweetest when you have known defeat" but Jake's favorite was by Walt Disney, "Keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." Jake had an open mind and curiosity for learning new things and loved sharing it with others. Jake enjoyed spending time with his family, playing board games, and hanging out with his cousins.
This past year he found joy in helping others have fun by planning parties and supplying the treats. Jake will be remembered for his handsome smile and great sense of humor. Although Jake was tall in stature, his spirit towered over all.
He is survived by his parents, brother Britton, 14, sister Mckenna, 13, grandparents Vaughn and Linda Griggs of Nibley and Douglas and Karen Fairbanks of North Logan, and many aunts, uncles and cousins who love Jake.
Jake we will miss you, but say "keep moving forward." 'Til we meet again we love you.
A special thanks to his Ward Family and the doctors and health care providers at Primary Children's Hospital.
Funeral services will be at noon Thursday, March 28, 2013, at the North Logan 13th Ward chapel, 1850 N. 400 East in North Logan. There will be a viewing prior to the services from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Interment will be in the North Logan Memorial Park & Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.allenmortuaries.net.

A Day of Remembrance

Funeral Services for Jake Griggs will be on

Thursday, March 28th @ Noon 

with a viewing that day from 9:30-11:30am.

It will be held at the 

North Logan Green Canyon Stake Center

1850 North 400 East in North Logan, Utah

A kind tribute to Jake from a friend
read here

Jake IS Standing Tall TODAY!

After a year long battle with cancer Jake Griggs passed away last night from double pneumonia just after being life flighted to Primary Children's Hospital. We pray for comfort, peace, and blessings to be with Griggs family at this time.

Godspeed Jake Griggs. You ARE a remarkable young man!!  
You fought a hard fight and were an example to many.

 

Landon and Jake on Trek at Martin's Cove - August 2011

Jake and friends on Trek

Zac and Jake on Trek at Martin's Cove - August 2011

Jake carrying Alyssa over Sweetwater River

 Sweet Jake in a cowboy hat!

 We've received inquires of how to help the Griggs Family. An account has been set up on behalf of Jake at America First Credit Union under the account name of "Jake Griggs Chartiable Account." Any amount would be appreciated. Thank you!

Funeral arrangements will be posted once we get word from the family. 

 

Jake and the BYU Basketball Team!

Jake was gifted a chance to meet the BYU basketball team for Christmas.  We were able to schedule the day for Jan the 14th.   We arrived at the Marriott Center at 3:30pm.  Our contact Cody, lead us to the bottom floor where we were taken to some chairs just off the sidelines.  The team was so nice. During our stay as the team came off the get drinks or to rest they would come by and shake Jake's hand and introduce themselves to Jake and Kristain and Britton.  I know that Jake felt pretty cool.  They all took a special interest in him.  At the end of practice they took pictures with him and signed his basketball.  Brandon Davies pushed Jake in his wheel chair as Tyler Hawes led them in a tour of the new locker room and game room.  The were so very nice to us all.  I know this we have a lasting impression on Jake for a long time! 

Brandon Davies and Tyler Hawes with Jake

Here is another picture of Jake with Brandon and Tyler with Kristain and Britton

The man on the right leaning on the wall is Cody. He set this all up for Jake.

Brandon pushing Jake in his wheel chair on the tour.  Notice how much he has to bend over to push Jake. He was such a nice guy!!

Tyler signing Jakes Basketball

Here is Jake's basketball signed by the whole team.  They all were so incredibly nice!

We all had such a great time meeting the BYU players.  

      It was a really good experience for Jake.  It lifted his spirits! 

                            Thank you to Jake secret gifter! 
                      You have no idea what you've done!! 
 

...a long stay

Friday, January 4, 2013:  We arrived back to Primary Children's Hosptial on Wednesday to start the 5 day regimen of Ifosfamide and Etoposide.   We started at 9 pm on Wednesday night and if he handles it well we can progress 3 hours the next day.  Jake was sick and throwing up on the first night but by the time early afternoon came he was a little better so the started chemo at 6 pm on Thursday.  He did the same today he starts feeling a little better and they moved the chemo up to 3 pm today. So by Sunday if all goes well they will give the chemo by 9 am.  He will have 10 hours of a recovery medication they give him so there is less damage to the bladder so he won't be done until late on Sunday. We won't be able to come home until early on Monday.   Makes for such a long stay.  This one is harder because Jakes siblings, Britton and Kenna, are home sick.  They both have the flu. Makes me feel awful that I'm not there to help them as well. 

Christmas was good!  We felt kind of normal for minute.  Jake and the Priest Quorum had a party at the Shoemaker's Home. Jake had a great time.   Thanks to the Shoemaker's for letting him have the party at your house!

Praying for a happy and healthy new year!!

First Steps!!

December 6, 2012 Thursday -  Jakes takes his first steps in 5 months!  He received his prosthetic today!   He can only wear it a couple minutes each day as he works to become full weight barring.  It's a long awaited wonderful day!

Ok'd for Prosthetic!!

November 20, 2012 Tuesday - We are back at Primary's. We came down Tuesday the 13th of November and Jake has terrible mouth sores.  They ended up sending us home with a plan to come back early Monday the 19th and hook him up to an IV as to hydrate him so we could start chemo early to have us home for Thanksgiving. We left home at 6:45am on Monday the 19th and arrived at primary's at 8:45 am. They had him hooked up to their IV by 9:30am, but some where between the 13th and the 19th the plan to get us home on Wednesday fell through and everything went out the door. We were here for 7 hours before they started chemo. He is getting doxorubicin which is two 24 hour infusions and Ifosfamide which is a 3 day infusion for 4 hours each day. He is feeling extremely nauseated and has slept pretty much since we started. After the Ifosfamide he has another med they give him which helps the Ifosfamide leave his system quickly as not to cause as much damage to the kidneys. That infusion is given for 10 hours after the last doses each day.  He won't be done until Wednesday night. We both are anxious to come home!

As far as the prosthetic's go, the last visit with Dr. Scott, which was on the 15th of November he clear Jake to be measured for his prosthetic. So his appointment with Hanger Prosthetics is November 29th.  Hopefully he will get his prosthetic soon as he is sick of using the crutches.

We are very excited about this!

Leisa

Fundraiser SUCCESS!!

Thanks to ALL who helped to make Jake's Fundraiser a success.  We were truly amazed at the generosity of the community, friends and family.

Just a few of the sponsors to help make this evening happen.  We still have wristbands if your interested!

Gift Cards Galore!!

Wonderful donations!

Jake's Mom, Leisa (Center) and Jake's sister, McKenna (right)

Camp Chef and some beautiful roses for a lucky wife.....

Aren't these items wonderful??

That signed John Elway Football and iFrogz headphones caused quite a stir amongst the gentleman bidders! 

GREAT SUPPORT!

The BEST kitchen help!!!  Nice job!!

Gift Baskets......

and the tables went on and on.....

and on......

and on!!!!

~ A SPECIAL "SHOUT OUT" of THANKS to........... 

Katie, Andy, Katie, McKenzie and Keri~

It's FUNDRAISER day!!

TODAY IS THE DAY!

 FUNDRAISER DAY!!!

The donations continue to come in!!  It's truly amazing.

Please remember this is a fundraiser to support Jake Griggs and his family.    The dinner is part of this fundraiser and we are asking for donations of what you feel you can give.  Any amount is accepted.

We hope to see you there!!

Silent Auction/Dinner Fundraiser for Jake Griggs

October 20, 2012 - Saturday

5-8pm

Smithfield Lion’s Lodge

102 N 380 E

Smithfield, UT

More Donations!

The people, businesses and community of 

Cache Valley are amazing!!!!

~More auction items all gathered in a days work~

CAMP CHEF!!!  Who doesn't need one of these?  I'll be bidding on this baby.

Family Season pass to the American West Heritage Center - $100 value

Wooden carved buck picture

WREATH!!

Baby Blankets

We have a wide variety of scentsy gift baskets!

Other items:

Professional colored hair extensions

Callaway's Restaurant Gift Card

2 New End Tables

Bookshelf

Cooler

We are looking for someone who can do face painting at the fundraiser!!  If you know of someone that would like to donate some time and paint some faces please contact:

Katie (435) 881-8821

or

Mckenzie (435) 232-4353

AUCTION ITEMS!!

Plans are well on there way for the Soup Dinner and Silent Auction on October 20th @ 5pm!

We have soup, salad and rolls for 300 people!!!
(The dinner is by donation and is not free)

Below is just a glimpse of some of the auction Items that have been donated from the community, family and friends.  THINK: Birthdays or Christmas!

4 sets of 2013 season Utah Festival Opera Company tickets - choice of one of the four shows - $98 value each set!  These are all for section C of the Ellen Eccles Theatre.  Don't miss out on this one!  THANK YOU LILA!

SIGNED JOHN ELWAY FOOTBALL!!  WAY COOL!!!!  (in glass case)

3 pairs of tickets to "Christmas from the Ellen Eccles Theatre" performed by American Festival Chorus (Directed by Craig Jessop) with special guests Jenny Oaks Baker and Alexandria Sharpe.   This concert sells out every season!!  Each pair is a $40 value.

Checketts Amusements - One Free inflatable Rental ($200 value) for one day.  May choose from inflatables (bounce houses, bungee run, bounce & slide combos, etc).  Looks like lots of fun!!

Lynn's Audio: Audio Thunder Speaker System for iPod. $100 value

Throw Blanket - USU University Inn & Conference Center

Christmas Pillow and wall decoration

Donated by Darrell's Appliance: Vanilla, Cinnamon and Black Pepper gift box

Donated by Darrell's Appliance: Ultra Star Performance Cleaner!  I hear this stuff rocks!

Doggie Run-a-way Essentials Kit - Donated by Stylin' Pets Boutique & Spa

Dutch Oven cookbook and tools

 Handmade Halloween Pillow and decorative centerpiece

One youth boy and girls jackets - Renegade Sports

Lazy One PJ's for Children and Adults.  Various sizes, this picture is only a sample.

Pampered Chef Gift Basket - $87.50 value

PEARL EARRINGS!!!  from Jerrick's Fine Jewelry ---  HELLO HUSBANDS take note!!!

Small Quilt --- We also have a several other handmade quilts that will be at the auction.

STRIDER Bike -- allows your youngster to ride a bike without training wheels.  The actual color at the auction will vary.  $100 value

Round Rocks Fly Fishing shirts and sweatshirts

iFrogz headphones and speaker boost!  Great for teens!

Other Items:

Logan Landscape Products - 1 yard of any product

Cache Honda Yamaha - Rental Snowmobile w/Trailer!  

Cache Valley Fun Park passes: Gutter, Laser tag, Soft play, Roller

Firestone Oil Changes

Wall Words - Vinyl words sane of your choice

Joe's Bike Repair - Bicycle Tune Up

Cinefour - Movie Tickets

Firehouse Pizza Gift Cards

University Inn -- One night stay in SUITE!

LaGrand Johnson - 1 Load of gravel - DELIVERED

2 - $50 gift cards to Garden Gateway

Skating passes to Eccles Ice Rink

Birch Creek Golf Course - 9 holes

Nyla's - Car Wash

Spider vein removal treatment - Dr. Grover ($200-300 value)

Tan bound carpet with backing - 9x12

3 layer Wedding Cake

Family Pictures from two local photographers - sample of their work will be at the auction

Scentsy Gift Bags

Various Crafts, Decorations and Jewelry

The following vendors will also be present.  % of proceeds will be donated to Jake!

Pampered Chef

Scentsy

Poparazzi Jewelry

There is something for everyone!  

 In order for the auction to be a success, its essential that people show up!  Please bring your friends and family.  

We are receiving new donations every day!  

Thanks to everyone who have donated and those who have been working diligently the past months in making this event a success.

Hope to see you there! 

JAKE know that you are loved!