Jacob K. Colclough

Jacob K. Colclough, 17, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, from injuries sustained in a motor-vehicle accident while returning from National Guard duty.

He was born April 27, 1992 in Libby to Alan and Karla (McCabe) Colclough. He grew up in Libby and attended the Libby Public Schools. He was a member of the Libby High School Class of 2010.

Jacob enjoyed mixed martial arts, boxing, hunting, snowmobiling and boffer fighting. He also enjoyed movie night at the home of his best friend, Jake Waynick, who describes Jacob as a friend who “always had your back.” He worked at McDonald’s for nearly three years.

Jacob joined the Army National Guard on April 24, 2009. He completed basic training on Aug. 21, 2009.  His goal was to make a career of the Army National Guard. 

Survivors include his parents, Alan and Karla (McCabe) Colclough of Libby; a brother, Jason Colclough of Libby; grandparents, Gary McCabe of Walla Walla, Wash.; Kay and Michael Funk of Libby; Dave Colclough of Troy; and Joyce Colclough of Spokane, Wash.; great-grandmother, Grace McCabe of Walla Walla, Wash.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Many friends also mourn his passing.

Services will be Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m., at Libby High School in Ralph Tate Gymnasium (150 Education Way). Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m., on Thursday at the Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home, 422 W. Second St., Libby.