Photo courtesy of Chapel of the Chimes Oakland Funeral Home, Crematory and Columbarium
Berkeley, California
May 29, 1941 – Aug 17, 2025
Max Jacobson, prominent Bay Area architect, educator, and author, died on August 17, in his home in Berkeley. His death was announced to his family and friends by his wife and architect-partner, Helen Degenhardt.Born on May 29, 1941 to Jack and Minna Mae (Ettenson) Jacobson in Houston, Texas,...
Read MoreJust learned the sad news of Max´s passing. Sending my sincere condolences to his family & friends. As a fatherless boy, Max´s spirit of fun, artistic vision, and inquiring mind made a priceless impact on me when he volunteered as my Big Brother during roughly 1967-1970. Looking back, it's clear that he was the main father figure in my life, and I will forever treasure his memory.
Jose P Sierra
September 26, 2025 | Friend
Grove of 100 Memorial Trees
Barbara Winslow
September 25, 2025 | Berkeley
