Mark E. Jacobsen

Hi Mark,
Ted and I talk about our fun we had. Playing basketball with your cane. Sharing licorice out the car window with another vehicle of girls. Charlie McCarthy. Camping at
Alto Lake, and your feet hanging out of the back of the Volkswagon station wagon trying to sleep without your feet getting wet. Lot's of Memories still. Hope your still joking around, and making people laugh.


Ted and Jan Patch

Always with a pocketful of jokes, it was an honor to have an opportunity to work with him and speak with him. He is missed.

I agree with Mark's four star rating given by family and friends--smiles, stories, spiritual, and special. My strongest memory of Mark is that despite his challenges,I never heard him complain.

I just learned this evening of the passing of my dear friend Mark. He was a shining light in this life and a man whom I am honored to call my friend. This world is a lesser place because of his passing, but he left a treasure trove of smiles, love and wonderful memories. Rest in peace My Friend.

Mark and I were former brothers-in-law. He always made me smile and we loved to pull joke on each other and other people.
He also did a great Kirk Douglas!!

I will miss you buddy..now make all the of heaven laugh.

Craig Van Kessel, Phoenix, AZ

Our family has very fond memories of Mark and appreciated his sense of humor and gift of a smile. He will now bring that joy to the angels. God Bless you Mark.

Mark and I became friends years ago - too many to count. He loved riding in my little Honda wagon - it had this funny button on the top to open an air vent and he just couldn't stop messing with it. We laughed often. That is what I remember most. His family and friends are in my heart and my thoughts as they learn to live without him now.

I met Mark my first day working for L&I, 5 years ago. He invited me to join him and some "friends" for lunch. This turned out to be a regular lunch for the next 4 years, at the "voc" table, where jokes and work's oddities meet with stories (some true), relections and a lot of humor. Mark's decision to retire last year was somewhat of a shock, considering how quickly it happened once the decision was made. I can see now he made the right decision and I'm happy he was able to enjoy retirement,...

Mark lived his life with just grace, humility, and joy. He truly lit the room up when he entered. There is a hole in my heart for this gentle man. I will miss you sweetheart. Hugs in heaven. Diane Miller