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Jeffrey Jacobs Obituary

May 16, 1947 - July 24, 2020 Our loving, generous, selfless, and kind husband and father died peacefully at home following a two year battle with cancer. We will miss him every day but have so many wonderful memories. Jeff said: "I love my family above all. I love my sons and daughter-in-law and wife with all my heart. My friends were always a source of joy in my life."He had a happy, lucky, and fulfilled life. Jeff is survived by his wife, Nancy, his sons, Andrew and Daniel, and his daughter-in-law, Ava.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2020.

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Bradie Noblet

August 27, 2021

Condolences to your family.
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Jacobs passing. I know it´s been over a year but we just found out yesterday. Mr. Jacobs was a great boss. He always treated us with respect and was always there when we needed guidance or advice. I´ve worked at few preschools and he was one of my favorite bosses. Rest In Peace Mr. Jacobs.

Brittany Morales

August 26, 2021

Mr. J as we called him was my very 1st boss. He employed me at 19 years old almost 2 decades ago. I worked at wonderland School for almost 7 years before moving my entire life to Orange County. I have never worked for a more wonderful person in my life. Every school I worked at since did not compare to my amazing experience working for and with the most amazing people there. I became a grown up at this job, and Mr. J taught me well. He treated me like family, not an employee. My heart broke today when I found out he had passed. My sincere condolences to the family and Mrs. J

Roma Stecher

August 26, 2021

Just learned of Jeffs passing. I´m so sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of him and Arnold and Pearl Jacobs too.

Nicole Maddams

August 26, 2021

Mr. Jacobs was a wonderful man! I worked for him at Wonderland for several years. I was so very sad to hear of his passing. Many of the staff at Wonderland that worked for him just found out today 8/26/2021. He had such a kind heart and always made us feel important no matter what we were interested in he would relate to us. He will be deeply missed.

Daniel Jacobs

July 24, 2021

Dear Dad, it's been a year since you said goodbye, and I love you and miss you more than ever. I think about you every day and try to always be the husband you showed me how to be.

We'll all get together tomorrow to honor you, and sorry in advance for any embarrassing stories we bring up. Wine and deli sandwiches in your honor.

I love you, and thank you for being the perfect dad.

-Dan

Daniel Jacobs

July 30, 2020

Jeff Jacobs was my dad, but he meant so much more to so many people. He was also the perfect husband, brother, son, and uncle, and he approached each role with coffee and a smile.

He had the rare gift of being able to make rainy days feel like sunshine. No matter how tired he was after work, he always had energy to take me to the park to play baseball and do the dishes after dinner. My dad led by example as he showed us the value of family, hard work, education, generosity, and selflessness.

I couldn't have asked for a better dad, and I think about him every second of every day.

Rest in paradise with your older brother Rick, parents Pearl and Arnold, and all the books you could ever want.

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