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Jeffery Lee Jacobs

Posted 2017-11-19 by Judy Wight Branson
The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Sunday, November 19, 2017, page 8a

Jeffery Lee Jacobs (Jakubowski), April 8, 1958 - November 1, 2017

Jeff has gone home to the welcoming embraces of his Heavenly Father
and earthly parents. The youngest of Jule and Monica’s five
children, Jeff was the “baby of the family.” He is, however, the
first of the siblings to pass. That tragic irony makes losing him
even more painful. His succumbing to voracious cancers so much
sooner then expected further compounds that sad twist of fate. Jeff
was an accomplished athlete “back in the day.” And ever since, he
was rigorously devoted to a healthy, organic lifestyle. So, at this
time, it is difficult to make sense of a world which seems a less
bright, beautiful place because of this loss.

This world was indeed a beautiful place to Jeff. He loved the great
outdoors. He especially cherished those days he shared with his son
in the wilds of Arizona. There, while hunting, fishing, observing
and reflecting, he introduced Jeremy to the natural wonders of God’s
creation.

A man of deep Faith, Jeff was faithful to the truest essence of
Jesus’ teachings, steadfast devotion to Peace, Love and Forgiveness.
He was gentle, considerate, caring and sharing in every way... other
than his pain. Never wanting to burden others, he always bore pain,
and, as much as possible, kept personal difficulties to himself. His
genteel good humor and coy, boyish smile were always evident. While
his personal tribulations were not. There’s an old saying, “If you
can’t say anything good about someone, don’t say anything at all.”

Consider the reverse. What if all there is to truly say about
someone is ALL good?!! Do you never stop ‘saying things’ about that
person? Well, in some sense — yes. Jeff’s family and friends will
always remember the loving ways he touched all of our lives. And we
will try our best to share and live the life lessons he taught by
his quiet, unassuming but oh so powerful example.

Those left here to honor Jeff’s memory include Diane, his wife and
mainstay for over 20 years.

Jeremy, “his beloved son” as said in the New Testament, “in whom he
was well pleased” and had so much paternal pride. Tia, his adopted
step daughter who he dearly loved as his own. Jarret, Allen, Dennis,
and Darline (Berg) his “big” brothers and sister who ultimately
looked up to their “little brother.” Uncle “Mickey” Dola and Aunt
Sybil Dola/Feltmeyer. And many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Jeff moved to Arizona from his native Michigan some four decades
ago. In the Prescott area, with the mountains as a backdrop, he
built with his own hands his own self sustaining home … as well as
such an admirable life. His family is forever grateful for the
compassionate, competent care he received at the Marley House in
Prescott.

Their staff together with Kindred Hospice helped make Jeff’s final
days and passing more bearable for him and his grieving family “back
home.” God Bless you for being there when all of us could not.

Information provided by survivors.




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