Jake Klein

Jake Klein, 38, beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Father, and Son-in-law, was called to his eternal resting place on December 30, 2024.

He entered this world on March 11, 1986 in Carlsbad, NM, born to Timothy and Tammy Klein.

He is survived by his daughter Andee Klein and sons Cooper and Case Klein; father Timothy Klein; mother Tammy Klein; sister Courtney Gaines, brother in law Ryan Gaines, niece Presley Gaines, nephews Gentry and Destry Gaines; sister Jenna Herrera, brother in law Jonathon Herrera, and niece Addison Herrera; grandmother Margaret McCaleb; grandfather AA Klein; grandmother Betty Klein; mother of his children, Kelly Klein; father-in-law Pat Maloy; mother-in-law Mary Beth Maloy; sister-in-law Lindsey Maloy; sister-in-law Katelyn Maloy Fisher, brother-in-law Mike Fisher and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He also cherished his long time friendships with Clay Mason, Kale Jackson, Dustin Polk and Seth Hairgrove.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Scott Klein, and his grandfather, Bruce McCaleb.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 6th at 10:30 am at Hermosa Church of Christ in Artesia, New Mexico (2512 W. Bush) officiated by Darrell Brown.

Jake attended Artesia Public Schools, graduating from Artesia High School in 2004. He went to college at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas from 2004-2006 graduating with an associates degree in Agriculture Business. He then transferred to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM and graduated with an Agriculture Business and Economics degree in 2009.

Jake was an active member of Cottonwood 4H and Artesia FFA. He competed on various judging teams and raised sheep, pigs and goats. He won numerous awards showing livestock. He also won the state FFA livestock judging competition in both his freshman and senior years of high school. He served as the President of Artesia FFA chapter in 2003-2004. He was also a proud member of the Artesia Bulldog Football state championship team in 2003. He was a member of the Hutchinson Community College's livestock judging team, traveling all around the country competing.

Following college graduation, Jake was employed by PVT Telecommunications until his relocation to Albuquerque, where he worked for Maloy Mobile Storage.

Jake loved hunting, tractors, trucks, guns and reloading ammunition. He always wanted to be outdoors, and with his family and friends. His pride and joy were his three kids. He didn't know a stranger, and would help anyone without skipping a beat. His generous, loving, and fun spirit will forever be missed.

Memorial donations can be sent in his memory to:

The Bridge

c/o Bob Mayberry

3302 W. Richey

Artesia, NM 88210

Artesia FFA or Eddy County 4-H