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Jul 20, 1937 - Dec 22, 2025
She was a wonderful woman. She treated me as a member of the family from the first time she met me. I’ll miss her.
Heber DeLand
January 01, 2026 | South Jordan, UT | Family
I loved visiting Joan in Rosamond. What a delightful time we had. She was always so sweet and kind!
May Heavenly Father's most choicest blessings surround your family during this difficult time.
Sandra Warkentin
December 29, 2025 | Saint George, UT | Friend
Mom, you know how much I love you! We shared so many things together through the years, my best friend, my confidant, my mom. You were always there when I needed a shoulder to cry on you were always there when I needed someone to celebrate with. You were wise and always shared your wisdom with me and taught me to love our Savior Jesus Christ, and to love the gospel. You always such a good example of kindness and service and all that you did you never met a stranger. You made us all feel so...
Pam DeLand
December 28, 2025 | South Jordan, UT | Daughter
You’re definitely my # 1 Favorite Mom!!!
I’m going to miss your company and talks so much!! I always knew if I had a problem I could count on you to listen to me!!! You also always sided with me and made me feel us if I made the right decision!!! I miss eating out with you !
These last months being unable to eat was so hard for as to watch ! You were a trooper !
You fought so hard to be here for Dad and us!!
You have been my role model my whole life!
Thanks for being...
Wendy Bills
December 28, 2025 | American Fork, UT | Daughter
Joan, I always loved and admired you. I remember a trip Wendy and I took to come see you and Bruce in California. You made that trip so special. Love you
Deborah Brown
December 27, 2025 | Taylorsville, UT, UT | Friend
I grew up with this wonderful lady. She was my go to person when I needed some love or just a big hug. I will surely miss her.
Patricia Ernst
December 27, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Prayers and hugs.
Pardilla Family.
Joselito and Brenda Pardilla
December 26, 2025 | Rosamond, CA | Friend
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Jerry and Mona Cooper
December 26, 2025 | Rosamond, CA | Acquaintance
Joan Dorsey Jacobson, 88, of Sandy City, Utah, returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and her eternal companion, the love of her life, Bruce Eldon Jacobson.
Joan was born on July 20, 1937, in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, to a devoted mother, Beulah Lojka Davis, who nurtured her faith and spirit. Joan had one sister, Paddy Jo Dorsey, who was tragically killed in a car accident at the age of 11 years old.
Together, Joan and her mother joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, when Joan was in Junior High School. Shortly after that they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Joan graduated from West High School in 1955, years later she attended Utah Technical College where she earned her LPN. Joan was an avid reader and loved reading the scriptures, she read them through and through even reading every footnote and cross-reference. She was devoted to her church callings, and she loved serving as an ordinance worker in the LA Temple, working alongside Bruce.
Joan married Bruce Eldon Jacobson on April 4, 1967. This was her second marriage. Joan was a wonderful mother to seven children, whom she adored. Joan and Bruce kept their family close with a love of camping and spending time on other family activities. Family reunions at Fish Lake were a highlight of each summer.
Joan had a gift of making everyone feel special, loved and part of the family. Joan loved going to lunch and shopping with her daughters and granddaughters. She also loved going on rides to look for wildlife and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Joan loved her pets, she was a devoted poodle lover, her last poodle, Beau, was her constant companion and he lived to be 18.5 years old. Her current pets, a beautiful dog named Jake and 2 beautiful cats named Kohly and Princess were her constant companions.
Joan is the matriarch of a family of 126 people who adore her. She is survived by her husband Bruce Eldon Jacobson, their children Wendy (Lyn), Stephen (Helen), Pamela (Heber), Penny, Bruce II (Brandi), Holly (Steve), Brandon (Angie), 29 Grandchildren, 57 Great Grandchildren and one on the way, 4 Great Great Grandchildren and one on the way.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 29, 2025, at Mount Jordan 3rd Ward, 8950 South 400 East, Sandy, Utah at 11:00 AM. Viewing 9:30 – 10:45 AM. Graveside services to follow at Sandy City Cemetery.
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