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Gary Lynn Jacobs

1954 - 2017

Gary Lynn Jacobs obituary, 1954-2017, Bakersfield, CA

Gary Jacobs Obituary

On January 8, 2017, Gary Lynn Jacobs lost his battle with cancer and went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gary was born October 22, 1954, in Hobbs, New Mexico. They moved to Bakersfield, CA where he graduated from North High School. Gary spent 40 years of his life working in the oilfields where he met some wonderful friends and co-workers. In his free time, Gary enjoyed camping, playing cards, going to the casino, riding his Harley and being out on the water in his boat.
He leaves behind numerous loved ones which include his wife Sherry Jacobs, 6 children Christopher, Charles, Holly and Austin Jacobs and step-daughters Tamara Williams and Amber Chan. He also leaves behind his brother Rick and his wife Joyce Jacobs, His sister Debra Mathis, sister-in-law Karen Jacobs, 8 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Opal Jean Jacobs and his brother Bobby Jacobs. Gary was adventurous and had a lot of dreams but the biggest wish of all was to live out his final days with the love of his life by his side which he got to fulfill. Gary was an amazing person and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
We will be having a
"Celebration of Life"
for him on January 21, 2017, at 1:00 at Coronado Baptist Church (516 Norris Rd Bakersfield, CA 93308).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Bakersfield Californian on Jan. 19, 2017.

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Holly Jacobs

October 11, 2019

Here we are again. Your Birthday is fast approaching. I'm endeavoring more lessons first hand now more than ever. Your voice is nothing short of silent to me. However, your smell and your loving touch is one I long for more than ever. Continue to teach me grace. Be patient and most of all know I love you and miss you the most. Happy Birthday Daddy. Love sissy

david stiner

January 26, 2017

Gary will be missed dearly.. Gary was my pusher At California Production Service. I was always in a good mood when i went to work because i knew Gary be right there with us.. R.I.P
Gary

Shae

January 25, 2017

Sorry for the families loss. Chris you are in my prayers for strength during this time.

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