Jacob Franklin McGraw Jr.

Jacob Franklin McGraw Jr., age 75, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2024 at his home in Menan.

Jake was born to Jacob Franklin McGraw and Mary Elizabeth Brown on 26 February 1949 in Jeanette, PA. He was welcomed by his parents and two older sisters, Doris and Claudia. They were fifteen and thirteen years older than he. He always said he was their built-in baby doll. He grew up in the Jeanette and Irwin area in Pennsylvania. He loved horses and his dogs. He trained thoroughbred horses for cutting and reining competitions. He spent many hours working with his beloved horses throughout his teenage years.

Jake attended schools in the Irwin area, graduating from Hempfield High in 1967. He enlisted in the Navy that same year. He served during the Viet Nam war as a Navy Seal. He left the Navy after being diagnosed with diabetes, which was a great disappointment for him. He graduated with a Bachelor degree in accounting after leaving the Navy. He worked for Westinghouse in Pennsylvania, then transferred to Idaho when his son had health difficulties with asthma. He worked at NRF at the INL site overseeing payroll. He left the work force after many years because of his diabetic related issues.

He married Eileen Denise Ostrom on 6 July, 1968 and became the parents of three children. They were later divorced.

He married Cyndy Ann Morgan in April of 1997 after meeting as assigned dance partners in a country dance class at Roper’s Dance Club in Idaho Falls. They spent many hours on the dance floor with friends. It was a great disappointment when he and Cyndy could no longer dance.

His hobbies included anything outdoors. He loved hunting, tying flies and fly fishing. Working with the Idaho Fish and Game as a reservist, and camping.

He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. Jake has requested no funeral services. He asked to be cremated and scattered in his favorite hunting spot.

He is survived by his wife Cyndy, of 27 years. He is also survived by his daughter, Lori Ann Pielak (Richard) Urbandale, Iowa; sons, Brian K. and John C. McGraw both of Idaho Falls. Stepdaughters; Natalie Morgan of Idaho Falls, Melanie Morgan and McKenzie Morris (Rocky) of Boise, Kymberlie Morgan of Nampa. Stepsons; Jeremy Morgan of Idaho Falls and Greg Morgan of Mountain Home. Brother-in-law, Bob Hobaugh of Irwin PA. 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and both sisters. We sincerely appreciate all of the kindness shown to us at this time.