JOHN JACOBSON

John Benjamin Jacobson Resident of Lafayette CA John "Jake" Jacobson passed away May 19, 2012 at the age of 85. He was born in Gilbert Minnesota to Benjamin and Bertha Jacobson. He grew up in Hibbing Minnesota graduating from Hibbing High School, where he excelled in sports. He played baseball, basketball and was captain of the football team. He graduated from Carleton College in Northfield Minnesota, where he majored in Geology and met his future wife, Virginia Brown of Bronxville, New York. He received his Masters Degree from Columbia University in New York. He was hired as an exploration geologist by Standard Oil (Chevron), where he spent his career. After marrying Virginia, they moved to California to start his career and begin a family. They were transferred a number of times by Chevron, living in Paradise, San Gabriel, Ventura, Bakersfield and Fullerton, California. In 1973 they moved to Lafayette, California, where they remained until his passing. Throughout his life, John loved to fish, hunt, barbecue and play golf. He was also active in the Boy Scouts of America and was a Scoutmaster. His sons, Eric, Scott and Peter all became Eagle Scouts. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had a passion for his Norwegian heritage and loved to share stories, lore and foods from his family's homeland. His wife, Virginia passed away on May 20, 2012, a day after his passing. John is survived by his brother Don, his 3 sons and 6 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Stroke Association, The American Cancer Society and the Assistance League of Diablo Valley.