Vivienne Jacobson

Jacobson, Vivienne Born to medical missionaries in China, Vivienne brought joy to her father, Vivian, mother, Bernadine, and brother, Jimmie. Family vacations there sparked an interest in world travel that continued in adulthood. World War II prompted their return to a small South Carolina town, where she discovered her love for pecan pie, dogwoods, and fireflies. She earned a BA in biology from Agnes Scott College and a Masters from Yale Nursing School. This talented nurse with a movie-star smile found her heart in San Francisco and began a lifelong partnership with medical student, Charles Jacobson. With Charles, she had three daughters, Karen, Lisa, and Melanie. A PTA mom who chauffeured her daughters to dance and music lessons, she devoted her life to their enrichment and upbringing. When they left the nest, Vivienne updated her nursing credentials, earning top marks and a position at Grossmont Hospital. Her bedside manner brought comfort to patients. Her easy laugh endeared her to colleagues. Many admired her grace and courage as she faced a rare, debilitating illness for seven years. She died at home with family members present. Her husband, daughters, and five grandchildren cherish memories of her fits of giggles, fruit tart, vocal harmonizing, clever bridge plays, flair for holiday decorating, and the way she made us feel worthy, capable, and above all, loved. Donations may be made in her name to Cure PSP www.psp.org or Summit UU Fellowship: 8778 Cottonwood Ave Santee, CA 92071.