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for Raymond Jacobs
Sandy Zahn
August 15, 2006
It's almost a year and it still hurts that you're gone. I know that is selfish, but I do find comfort in knowing you are in a better place and not hurting anymore...
love to you forever my friend
Sandy and Aaron
Michael & Mason Ledin
September 23, 2005
Our favorite memories of Grandpaw...
Grandpaw - "I know a man"
reponse - "what man"
Grandpaw - "the man of who do"
response - "who do?"
Granpaw - "you do"
response - "do what?"
Grandpaw - "I know a man"...
He would say this quicker each time - over and over again
When eating neck bones
"Save the bones for Henry Jones cuz' he don't eat no meat". Save the fat for Mrs. Jones cuz she don't like the bones.
How he called us:
What's up Haus, What cha' need, Son?, Rough Rider, buddy, How's my main man, my men
Miiiiiiiiiccccchhhhhaaaeeeelll!!
Maaaaaaasssssoooonnnnnn!!
Eating ice cream together, stopping for slurpies, going to Jewelers Row downtown and the Flea Market, watching Western movies and poker tournaments, eating your home cookin', picking up the sticks in the yard, dumping the leaves, helping the neighbors, how we could not kiss you on the lips only the cheek..
We miss you!! XOXO
Pamela Walsh
September 23, 2005
Dear Dad,
What can I say, there's no words to express how lucky I am to have you for my Dad. I'm only sorry our time was so short. I can't say this enough, anyone can become a father, but it takes a great man to be a DAD. They say you should give away the roses while I'm here not when I'm gone. That he did over & over & over to everyone, everywhere. I've heard many things said about my Dad, they are all good. That's what made him great. Never a dull moment. I love you with all my heart, and will miss you something awful. XO Pam
Michael Szczytko
September 22, 2005
Dearest Ray,
Thinking of all of the tough love you showed me and the conversation we had when I took you out to dinner to do the respectful thing in asking for your daughters hand in marriage. I know that in your own way that you approved. I highly respected you and I know that you knew over that last drink together that I would take care of your "baby" and the boys.
I thank God for knowing you and I can see where Sheila gets some of her traits from. May you be free and restfully sleeping.
Respectfully,
Mike
Laura Bloomer
September 19, 2005
Uncle Raymond,
We will all miss you. We love you!
The Bloomers
Toni Blasingame
September 19, 2005
Ray you taught me so much. I will miss you always. You brought great joy to mine and my Mom's life. You were such a wonderful and loving person. When God made you he broke the mold. There will never be another Ray!!!! Love you so much, Toni and LaDell
Pat Jessup
September 19, 2005
Raymond always treated family like friends and friends like family. It was his gift to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be missed.
Sissy Kennedy
September 19, 2005
Uncle Ray,
We love you and will miss you so much. You always brought excitement with you where ever you were. We are gonna miss your hard work at the reunions. We love you always!!! Your neice!! Sissy
Sheila Jacobs
September 18, 2005
My strength has been in knowing that he is now peacefully sleeping, he fought hard was surrounded by loved ones until the very end. He repeatedly told me that "he'd be here" (referring to my upcoming December wedding). I knew it was up to God's will though; and I would accept his timing. I learned many, many things from my Dad, one that comes to mind was his Good Samaritianship through simple acts of kindness in Raymonds way, of course. I feel that I am most like him in that respect. The last years of his life we were more of a family than we ever have been and I firmly believe that the boys softened his heart for the Lord. He became a wonderful Grandfather to my sons and taught me not to let all the little things in life bother me. There will always be a special place in my heart for him. Ironically, it is all the little things I will miss the most, his story telling, the sound of his truck starting, how I he had me pick out his outfits, dying and cutting his hair, working the crossword with him and simply our times together being father/daughter and, even his screaming SHEEEEIIIILLLAAAAAAHHHHH up the stairs at me when I had a phone call.
Rest in Peace Dad, I love you!
Carlette Browder
September 18, 2005
Carlette, Yvonne, Jeannie, Coritha, & Johnny (brothers & sisters) will miss Ray more than we can even imagine. We loved and still love him dearly.
Ray at home with family - August 2005
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Ray at home with sisters - August 2005
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Ray with brother and sisters - April 2005
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Ray with Allie and her fish - Reunion 2003
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Ray hard at work - "2003"
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dale janice lunsford
September 17, 2005
goodbye to our dearest friend. you will always be with us. love.
Sandy Zahn
September 16, 2005
I had the pleasure of working for Raymond and you couldn't ask for a better employer, he was the Best! These last three years meant a lot to me Raymond; you were more than my friend,you were family. You will always be in my heart and I love you. Aaron and I will never forget you for your kindess and love; and we thank you for being part of our lives.
May you Rest in Peace
Love Sandy
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