Jakob Ryan Veatch, age 25, of Parkville, Missouri Left this world too soon on Thursday, February 13, 2025. A celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with visitation from 1:00-2:00 prior to the service. Please wear a concert or band T-Shirt and Converse "Chucks" if you have them to honor Jake. Memorial contributions can be left to the Jakob Veatch Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home

Jake was born in Clinton, Missouri on July 15, 1999. He was the first child born to Martin and Holly Veatch.

Jake attended Clinton Schools and Parkville High School, Jake later became a "Pirate" after being accepted at Park University where he studied Literature and creative writing for two years.

Jake was unlike anyone you have ever known, he was and old soul, a free spirit, and very creative. Jake had a heart of gold. What Jake loved most in life was music, he taught himself how to play every instrument he desired, he collected vinyl records, he loved to read and loved poetry.

Survivors include Jake's father Martin Veatch his mother Holly Veatch, one brother Jeffrey Veatch and one sister Josie Veatch, his uncles Steve Harms (Rebecca), Frank Veatch (Jenny) and August Veatch, his aunts include Sue (Dan) Keefer, Jennifer (Mike) Goodsell, Louise Giles, Kate (Brian) Gauthier, Debra Newby Anderson (James), an uncle Kenny (Ann) DesCombes, grandmother Donna (Don) Bentzin, and many many cousins.

Jake is preceded in death by his grandparents Frank and Frances Veatch and Gary Harms, his aunt Ann (Dennis) Whitty, and his uncle Danny Harms (Brenda).

Jakes loving heart and amazing soul will never be forgotten and will always be loved and treasured by all who knew him

Fly High Turtle!

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.