James Edward Jacobson passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the age of 94. He was born on May 10, 1921 in Wolf Creek, MT to Leonard and Minnie (Braun) Jacobson. James attended grade school in Wolf Creek and graduated from Cascade High School in 1939. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and completed basic training in Idaho. He then served as Aviation Metalsmith Second Class in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas, until his honorable discharge in 1946. While in Texas, he attended Rice University.
James married Ann Thurman on December 23, 1945 at the First Christian Church in Kansas City, MO. They were blessed with 59 ½ years together.
James enjoyed fishing, hunting, mining, camping, dancing, traveling and volunteering at the National Guard Thrift Shop. He worked as a welder, salesman, home draftsman and claims examiner, for the Montana State Workman’s Compensation Division. He retired in 1983.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; parents Leonard and Minnie; brother, Marvin and sister, Jeanette; niece, Lori; nephews, Lee and Bill; grandnephew Gary and cousin, Leanne.
James is survived by his brother Charles Jacobson, of Great Falls; son, Ray (Jill) Jacobson, of Edmonds, WA; daughter, Annette Jacobson, of Helena; grandchildren, Travis Jacobson, of Tracy, CA, Noelle (Dana) Lashbaugh, of Everett, WA; great grandchildren, Katie Jacobson, Jake Jacobson, Rachel Lashbaugh, and Kaylee Lashbaugh; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
James was kind, generous and thoughtful, always concerned for others. He will be greatly missed and always remembered with love.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Burial with Military Honors will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26th at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26th at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1000 Helena Ave. A reception will follow the memorial service in the social hall of the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in James’ name are suggested to the Gary Jacobson memorial fund, c/o Anne Jacobson, P.O. Box 122, Elliston, MT 59728, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1000 Helena Ave 59601 or to the National Guard Thrift Shop, c/o Betty Brown, 615 S. Beattie, Helena, MT 59601.
Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of James.
Service Schedule
Viewing
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday October 25, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday October 26, 2015
St. John's Evangilical Church
1000 Helena Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the funeral
Monday October 26, 2015
St. John's Evangilical Lutheran Church
1000 Helena Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
2:00 p.m.
Monday October 26, 2015
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Rd.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Viewing
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday October 25, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday October 26, 2015
St. John's Evangilical Church
1000 Helena Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the funeral
Monday October 26, 2015
St. John's Evangilical Lutheran Church
1000 Helena Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
2:00 p.m.
Monday October 26, 2015
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Rd.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
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Inez Slayman says
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the Jacobson family at this difficult time. Many years ago, I met Jay at Division Workers Comp on Front street. He was a very kind person, and always remembered your name and had a smile for you. Occasionally we would run into each other over the years and he would still remember. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Jay is in His hands and with his wife now.
Cindy Burk says
Wish to send our sympathy to his family. He was a very quiet and gentle man. I will miss him. Had the pleasure of helping with his hearing for many years. So sad to see him go.
Judi Allen says
Fond remembrances of a gentle and gracious man, thoughtful and sincere and who took the time to show a flatlander little girl how to fish in the mountains with a string and a hook. You will be missed Uncle Jake.
Judy Murfitt says
I met James through my mother, Vera Bergum Stamy, who grew up with him in Wolf Creek. In the not so distant past we would run into James every now and then in Safeway. Even though my mother’s memory was failing with Alzheimer’s, she remembered James. He always came up and spoke to her. It was truly a highlight of her day when this would occur. He was a very kind and gentle soul. I’m sorry for your loss. No matter how old or even sick they are, we miss them terribly. My mother is still living, but the end is near. They had good lives, those growing up back then. And in Wolf Creek no less. What a wonderful place!
Barb Evilsizer says
what a wonderful blessing in my life to have known and shared time with “Dad”
sincere condolences to the family