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Erik Jacobson Obituary
Erik MacKenzie JACOBSON Our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend died unexpectedly on November 20, 2009. Erik was born on June 21, 1973 in Seattle. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and the University of Washington. Erik was a kind, compassionate, respectful and loving person who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He worked for many years in protein science research in the field of biotechnology. He had a deep love of science and the arts. Erik is survived by his parents, Phil and Effie Jacobson; his brother Rolf (Mary) Jacobson; his sister Christina (Dale) Lynn; his six nieces and nephews, Jonathan, Hanna, Christopher, Sarah, Joshua, Maria and his extended family including Al and Laura Jacobson, Tom Galbraith, Greg and Katie Galbraith, George and Ruth Pappas. A private family memorial will be held for Erik. Remembrances can be made to the Seattle Art Museum, the University of Washington Rome Center or a charity of your choice in memory of Erik. Arrangements by Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Angela (Asher-Jacobson) Von Feldt
December 6, 2009
Erik, you will forever be missed. You are a very kind and caring person and your smile could light up any room. Our hearts and prayers are going out to the Jacobson family.
Angela and Family
Barbara Norwood
December 2, 2009
All of my memories of Erik boil down to him standing with his hands in his pockets and making a colleague laugh, and then laughing with them...
Janice Walker
December 2, 2009
I also worked with Erik in his days at Immunex/Amgen. During that time I gained a great regard for him. He had a kindness that was so rare and so special that it set him apart from others. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to know him and regard him as a friend. I am deeply saddened that he is now gone from us and feel that we are all poorer in this loss.
December 2, 2009
Our love goes out to the family
Marjie and Duane
justin williams
December 2, 2009
I worked with Erik briefly in the mid 90s and never forgot the kindness he showed me during what was a really tough time in my life...a really amazing guy...very sad...Justin W.
Louise Read
December 2, 2009
It is a very rare person indeed whose character and kindness are known even among those who do not know him well. Erik was an unforgettable presence in the life of someone I know and love very much, and who does himself have high standards for character and kindness. I appreciate so much the person Erik must have been in order to warrant such high esteem from others. What an honor and joy it must have been to have had him in your lives. What an honor and joy it must be for those who are now with that same man.
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