Jake Munday farewelled in moving funeral

The Phillip Island community has gathered to say goodbye to a young man who died tragically in a car crash.

Jake Munday, 19, was killed in a single vehicle crash on Saturday in Cowes after he was a passenger in a car that allegedly lost control and crashed into a tree.

The Phillip Island community gathered on Friday to say goodbye to a young man who died in a tragic car crash.

Jake Munday was farewelled by his friends, family, and community at the Phillip Island Adventure Resort, where he was a staff member.

Mourners gathered to remember Mr Munday and share their grief.

Jake, 19, was remembered as a “ray of sunshine” who lived a “rich and full life” after he

was killed in a collision on grand final weekend in Cowes when the driver of a car he was in allegedly lost control.

Jake Munday was farewelled by his friends, family, and community at the Phillip Island Adventure Resort, where he was a staff member.

Those that knew and loved Jake remembered him as someone who embraced adventure and squeezed every drop out of the short life he had.

Mark Munday, Jake’s father, said his son had so many dreams and had the world at his feet.

“We are now facing a life without our son, that we have no idea how to navigate,” he said.

“Thank you for choosing us as your parents for your brief time on earth. I love you dearly my son.”

All those who spoke about Jake touched on his infectious laugh and cheeky smile.

Jake Munday with parents Mark and Meaghan.

His sisters, Olivia and Mia, said they would miss their older brother and the adventures they got up to including stealing each other’s clothes, late night chats, and chocolate runs to Woolworths.

“My biggest nightmare has come true,” Mia said.

“Missing you is the hardest thing I have ever had to do.”

In a letter read by her father, Olivia said her brother “made everything seem lighter”.

Friends reminisced about Jake’s love of the dance floor, DJing, and music.

The Munday family.

They also touched on memories they shared with Jake at the snow, surfing, and skateboarding.

Jake was a passionate member of the Phillip Island Soccer Club and was remembered as a talented and reliable player, winning many grand finals with the team.

Those from Jake’s workplace at the Phillip Island Adventure Resort said they would always remember the day he sheltered from the rain instead of helping with the fire before coming out to cook the best pancake they had ever seen.

Mr Munday urged parents and caregivers to hold their young ones close and to warn them about the danger of feeling like an indestructible teenager, as he said he never wanted another family to go through what they were now living with.

Jake Munday

A family friend who led the service, Lucas Bartlett, said Jake would certainly be having a dance party up in heaven and surfing those glass waves, doing all the things he loved doing.

“The world was his dance floor,” Mr Bartlett said.

“Jake was his own sun and those around him were his solar system.”

“He drew energy from being with other people and then he shared that energy with everyone else.”

Oscar Robert Waters, 18, has been charged with one count of dangerous driving causing death and is due in court early next year.