John E. Jacobs

John E. Jacobs 1926-2007 John Edward Jacobs, 81, of Cheyenne, WY passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007. John was born on the Jacob's Ranch, south of Gillette, WY to Irma (Rennick) and J.A. (Gus) Jacobs on August 16, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Dorothy (Isenberger), his second wife Louise (Harnsberger), brother Donald S. Jacobs, nieces Denise Jacobs, Lynne (Johnson) Ruff, and Grand-nephew Rex J. Johnson. He is survived by his sister Marjorie Johnson, (Rex) of Bellingham WA, sister-in-law Jeannine Jacobs of San Antonio, Nieces Pat McGuire (Dennis) of Port Townsend, WA, Kathy Presgraves (Don) of San Antonio, Donna Jean Rackley (Jeff) of San Antonio. Nephews Steve Johnson of San Juan Island, WA, and Edward Jacobs (Kelly) of Houston, MN. Step-children Bell Harnsberger (Esther) of Colorado and Laramie, WY, and many grand nieces and nephews. John attended elementary school on the family ranch, and secondary school at Campbell County High School in Gillette, WY. After graduating in 1944 he then joined the U.S. Navy and served until 1947. John then enrolled at the University of Wyoming, graduating in 1951. His career was spent as a social worker in Sheridan and Casper, WY and 1 year as a secondary school teacher. He then married Dorothy Isenberger in 1961, and served as the manager of the family ranch until retirement. John then spent winters in Mesa, AZ and summers in Cheyenne. After Dorothy's death he later married Louise Harnsberger. John was a member of the Masons, Shriners, Elks, and Eagles lodges. He held high offices in each of these organizations. In Arizona he planned numerous Wyoming reunions. Some had over 500 people in attendance. He also took pride in being a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. John had an interest in genealogy. He traveled to many reunions in the United States and United Kingdom pursuing family histories. Memorial Services will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Schrader Chapel with Officers and members of Cheyenne Lodge No. 1 officiating. Cremation has been conducted by Schrader's Sunset Park Crematory and the urn will be interred in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette at a later date. Donations may be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103.