Donald Jacobs Obituary
Churchville: Born February 17, 1928 and died January 22, 2016 age 87. Predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Joan V. Jacobs. He is survived by his children, Donna (Jeff) Davis, Sharon (Gary) Knepshield, Dana (Sylvia) Jacobs; 7 grandchildren, Jamie, Jared, Joshua, Michael, Kristy, Nicholas, Mitchell; 10 great grandchildren, Madison, Tyler, Piper, Molly, Griffin, Dawson, Amelia, Jordan, Layla, Edison; Don was a Navy Veteran and was retired from Eastman Kodak.
Don's visitation will be on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 at the funeral home, 21 S. Main St. Churchville. All are invited to attend a graveside service with Military Honor Guard on Tuesday at 11 am at Riga Cemetery (Corner of Churchville Riga Rd. & Chili Riga Center Rd.) All are invited to Don's memorial service on Tuesday at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church of Riga, 7057 Chili Riga Center Rd. (Across from the Cemetery) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's memory to the First Congregational Church of Riga or Churchville Volunteer Ambulance.
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The Knepshields
January 18, 2023
"Captain" - Our family has special memories of the good times....Sincere condolences to your family....
Ann Knepshield
January 18, 2020
My daughters and I remembering "Captain" on this sad day......
DIANNE MAHER
January 25, 2016
Dana, So very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Sending you and your family my love and prayers. Dianne & John Maher
Beth Hitter
January 25, 2016
Don you are now home with your loving wife and your Lord Jesus Christ. Prayers go out to the family.
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iftakhar&Stephanie Choudhury
January 25, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 25, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the entire family. We remember "Captain" fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you....Dave and Ann Knepshield
Paula Gambrill
January 25, 2016
My sincere condolences to your family...I remember him so clearly with fond memories.
Bob and Carolyn Vaughan
January 24, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jacobs family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of all the good times be with you forever.
January 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace,
Elaine Page
Rita & Edwin Durbin
January 24, 2016
So sorry, Dana and Sylvia, for your loss. Condolences to you and your family. Tomorrow is another day. God bless.
Beth Krimple
January 24, 2016
Dana and Sylvia, so sorry about your dad. Praying for you and your family
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