Craig Owen Jacobs

When Amy was taking out her endowments in the Temple, Craig shared thoughts and feels regarding her. His deep and abiding love for her was apparent. He told me she was special in her ability to love. I knew then she would demonstrate that love of her father for her! He was correct! She is special and exceptional in her love for others as her father was toward her!

I love Craig. We spent so much time in his home growing up, and I have so many great memories with him.

I’ll never forget the time he was performing surgery on his own foot, and Sarah walked in, saw the blood, and passed out. Poor Craig couldn’t do anything about it because he was literally in the middle of operating on himself. He just yelled out to us to come pick up his daughter off the floor.

I remember riding in his beautiful BMWs and looking over his shoulder as he fully embraced the “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” I also remember one Halloween when our family doorbell-ditched some treats on his porch. Craig was not about to let that happen. He opened the garage, jumped on his dirt bike, and chased our family minivan for blocks to figure out who had left the goodies.

Craig also once gave us teenage boys a memorable tip. It was something like, “You can marry more money in ten minutes than you can make in a lifetime.” I didn’t exactly follow that advice, but I’ve definitely never forgotten it.

More than anything, I’m grateful I had a great man like Craig in my life during my teenage years. He loved his family, their friends, and the Lord. He was a mentor and an example to me, and I’ll always be grateful for the influence he had on my life.

God bless Craig and his wonderful family.

My sincere condolences to the whole family. Greg was an incredibly kind, genuine, and warm-hearted person. His kindness touched so many lives, and I feel grateful to have known him. May his memory be a blessing, and may you find strength and comfort in remembering the love, kindness, and joy he brought to those around him.

I have so appreciated the love and support from the entire Jacobs family for over 30 years. Craig gave Amy and me lots of helpful tips over the years. I still hold the ski rope the way he taught me to when you took me to Idaho on a family trip. Thank you for letting me be part of your family during those teenage years. Your home literally was my home away from home for a few years there.

Craig was my roommate at BYU and after introductions and a courtship with my sister Kathy he became my brother in law . Their marriage was probably one of their best lifetime decisions. Craig will be missed but never forgotten for his many contributions and accomplishments !