Jacob Scott Gulling

Jacob Gulling, formerly of Colfax, died unexpectedly June 29, 2015, in Des Moines. All that we know is that we’ve lost a son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, grandchild and friend. We have no words for our sorrow. No understanding. We are blank.

A funeral service for Jacob was July 3 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Des Moines. Burial was in the McKeever Cemetery in rural Colfax.

Jacob was born on May 10, 1984, in Des Moines, to Bob Gulling, Jr. and Tammie (Swihart) Gulling. Jacob grew up in Colfax, and attended Colfax schools. Upon graduation, he attended DMACC. He worked for John Deere in Ankeny, for the past 10 years.

Jacob is survived by his mother, Tam Lines (Gary) of West Des Moines; father Bob Gulling, Jr. of Baxter; brother, Travis of Colfax; sister, Kennedy of Baxter; and grandparents Bob and Violet Gulling of Colfax. In addition to aunts, uncles and numerous cousins, Uncle Jake, held a special place in the heart of his niece Madison Gulling, as well as in the heart of his friend Katie Brandt of Newton, and his bengal cat, Bangle.

Jacob was preceded in death by his “Granny” Betty Swihart; and grandfather John.

Jacob loved to travel and some of his favorite destinations included Paris, the beaches of Normandy, Honolulu, Captiva Island, Berlin and Krakow. Jacob was a WWII historian and his travels frequently took him to hallowed grounds. He had just returned from Pagosa Springs, Colo., and was sharing his tales of Jeep trails, shoot offs and mudding. Jacob also loved the farm and spent many weekends with Craig and Brenda Van Ryswyk and their children at their farm in Baxter.

Jacob was surrounded by friends that have expressed heartfelt condolences that will help all of us heal. Heaven gained an amazing man. Jacob, until, we meet again. We love and miss you.

Jacob was an avid fan of “the Chive.” In that spirit, please continue to commit frequent random acts of kindness. Memorial donations may be directed to the Colfax Historical Society, 1720 Highway 117 S., Colfax, IA 50054.