Obituary of Jake Gaudet

GaudetJake John Jacob “Jake” Gaudet, 54, of Anchorage, Alaska died Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Baltimore, M.D. VA hospital. He was born January 31, 1952 in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Jake was a son of the late Stanley Joseph and Mabel Cutright Gaudet. He was married to his beloved Ning. Surviving family are a son, John Jacob Gaudet, Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska, a daughter, Sara Jane Gaudet of Asheville, North Carolina. A grandson, Robie Beckham of Lancaster, South Carolina. Two brothers and wives, Larry Nelson & MaryAnna Gaudet of Knoxville, Tennessee, James Stanley & Donna Gaudet of Lynchburg, Virginia. One sister, Mary Gaudet Shoulders and husband James Stanley of Buckhannon, West Virginia. Jake leaves behind several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncle along with many special and dear friends, hunting and fishing buddies from all over the world. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Frederic Matthew Gaudet, sister, Glenda Carrie Gaudet, a neice and nephew and a very special sister – in- law, Ann Gaudet. Jake served his country in the U. S. Army, based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Jake was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Jake was the owner and guide of Jake’s Alaska Wilderness Outfitters. Jake was a licensed master guide with the State of Alaska, a member of Alaska Professional Hunters Association, NRA, SCI, Outdoor Guides Association and a life member and approved guide and outfitter with the North American Hunting Club. At Jake’s request his body will be cremated and his ashes will be spread over the mountains of his beloved Alaska. The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to Jake’s beloved close friends that supported him in countless ways during his long, courageous battle with cancer. Their countless measures of friendship will always be remembered. A celebration / memorial of Jake’s life will be planned in the near future. “They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar as with eagles’ wings” Isaiah 41:31 If you're a friend of Jake's please leave you're name, where your from and a note if you like.