Jacob Galvan’s Memorial Costs

Hi All,

Obituary: Jacob “Lone Bear” Galvan, 41, passed away on December 23, 2020, in Baker City, Oregon. From birth, Jacob had an undeniable spark. His beautiful bright blue eyes lit up any room. His charm attracted endless friends. He had an enormous heart and would do anything for the ones he cared about. Above all, he held his children Sierra and Ethan closest to his heart. Jacob was born on August 26th, 1979, in El Cajon, California to Anthony Galvan and Laura (Farebrother) Washee. He spent most of his life in El Cajon, later relocating to Baker City. Over the years he explored many aspirations and pursued many trades. A natural at heavy machine operating, he could drive any type of vehicle, usually spinning circles in his spare time. He loved embracing his Native American heritage. Growing up he has immersed in the pow wow life with his grandparents, cousins, and sisters. Skilled at traditional beadwork, he also participated in ceremonial sweats and loved learning the songs of his ancestors. He took great pride in cooking at events with his family at Barona Reservation. Jacob had a passion for riding his motorcycle. A proud moment was when he and his brother Dave halted traffic on their bikes for his late Grandpa Bobo’s funeral procession. Hobbies he enjoyed included fishing, swimming and tubing on the river, and shooting guns in the mountains with his brother Sam and nephew Joseph. He loved going on adventures with his dog Jasper, who was his best friend and with him until the end. Jacob is survived by his wife Kaitlan Galvan; daughter Sierra, son Ethan Danford, and daughter Anna Shelton; father Anthony Galvan; mother and stepfather Laura and Bernie Washee; stepmother Phoebe Mae; grandmother Stella Farebrother; brothers Dave Bergschneider, Samuel Galvan, Simon, and Ray Washee; sisters Melissa Galvan, Misty Young and Sierra Galvan; Over a hundred aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews; As well as countless friends who loved him. He is preceded in death by his Nana and Dandy Beauchamp; Grandparents Bobo and Arlene Galvan; Grandfather Charles Farebrother; and cousin Sarah Vance. A memorial is planned for spring at Ocean Beach, California. Donations can be made to a gofundme set up for his father Anthony to help with expenses for his celebration of life.  Anthony during this unfortunate time, we are going try and help with the costs of his cremation costs, travel expenses, etc. 

Here is a message from his dad:

I just want to say that my heart goes out to everybody that’s helping with this it’s a sad time! I know it’s gonna take me a long time to get over this for me. I’m ok but I’m not I know Jacob had a unique way of moving on with things and I know he would want me to move on with this but I want to keep him dearly in my heart anyone that knew Jacob and loved him would you please sing Indian songs for him and pray for my son Jacob Anthony Galvan!!