Born in San Jose, CA, Jake enlisted in the Army in 1992 and was stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina as part of the 82nd Airborne Division, Alpha Company 2-504th PIR. Upon completion of his term of service, Jake returned to his hometown of San Jose and, in 2001, became a SJPD police officer.
An extremely driven individual, Jake was a competitive cyclist, snow boarder and an avid fisherman.
Jake is survived by his parents Sharon and Frederick Ferguson III, his brother Frederick (Rick) Ferguson IV, and his sisters Laura Mahoney and Tamara Olson.
An outdoor service will be held for Jacob on Monday, September 17, 2018, 2:00 PM, at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Rd., Santa Nella, CA. Flowers or cards can be sent to the Willow Glen Funeral Home, 1039 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 and must arrive no later than the day prior to the funeral.
