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Douglas Jacob-Foster Obituary

Douglas (Greg) Jacob-Foster of Indio Calif. passed away October 11, 2010 in Palm Desert Calif., he was 47. He was born March 6 1963 to Joseph L. Jacob and Donna E. Jacob in Lutcher La. Greg married Brinn McKone on October 4 2008 in Palm Desert Calif. He was a co-owner of Zippity Zip courier Service and 20 year flight attendant for Alaska Airlines, retired. He served in the Air Force from June 1985 to June 1986. Greg is survived by his husband Brinn McKone of Indio Calif., sister Bunny Accardo of Hester, La., brother Jacob Jacob of Tacoma Wash., and "adopted mother" Jeannie Foster of Vashon Wash. He was preceded in death by father Lee Jacob, mother Donna E. Jacob and "adopted" father Michael Foster. Memorial services will be at 10am on October 16 2010 at the Center For Spiritual Living in Palm Desert Calif., Interment will be at 11:45am on October 16 2010 at Forest Lawn in Cathedral City Calif. The family suggests donations be made to thetrevorproject.org, to help stop teen suicide.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Oct. 16 to Oct. 21, 2010.

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Dale Calhoun

October 11, 2024

Greg has been much in my mind after all these years. His friendship was a gift which I treasure even today. I still miss Greg and I always will. To his family I promise my continued prayers. Thanks so much for sharing Greg with me albeit for such a short time,.......Dale Calhoun

Stephen

September 1, 2022

I have fond memories of you, Greg. You were my world, back in the day. When we met 40 years ago, I knew I'd made a lifelong friend. We re-connected 13 yrs ago and suddenly you were gone.
Rest well, my friend.
Much love.
Stephen

Brinn McKone

July 8, 2011

I miss you so much.

pamela lemoine

October 25, 2010

Brinn,Jacob,Bunny and family i am so sorry for your loss greg was a old friend of ours we will miss him so very much pam lenny lemoine

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October 16, 2010

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Dale Calhoun

October 16, 2010

To Brinn, Jacob, Bunny and all Greg's family and his many friends I send my deepest sympathy and prayers. Greg was my dear friend for more than twenty years and I will miss him greatly. Know that I am with you all in spirit and prayer at this time of our great loss.

With much affection,

Dale Calhoun
Houston, TX

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