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James Jacobson Obituary
September 14, 1948 - June 16, 2021
Arlington, Texas - Colonel James M. Jacobson, M.D., 72, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.
Graveside Service: 9:15 a.m. Thursday, June 24, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, June 24, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington.
James was born on September 14, 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa to Wilbur Jacobson and Shirley Tainter Jacobson. He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force and retired at the rank of Colonel. In 2001, James received a Bachelor's degree in Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1970. He earned his doctorate from the College of Medicine at the University of Iowa in 1974.James became the first online graduate to receive an MBA from the University of Wisconsin.
He loved cooking for his wife, fishing, and following his lifelong passion of learning. He focused his career on sharing knowledge, compassion and generosity with patients and co-workers alike as Medical Director.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrle "Micki" Jacobson; and sister, Susan Anderson and husband, Dennis.
Survivors: Children, Andrew Jacobson, Kathryn Jacobson, and Julie Jacobson; brother, Dan Jacobson; and nephew, Ty Anderson.
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Sheila Johannessen
October 6, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss.
While Dr. Jacobson was Medical Director at Kaiser Permanente, I worked in the Administration Department.
His focus on sharing knowledge and compassion was certainly observed and appreciated.
I pray that God blesses your family with peace.
Jeanne Marx Kramer
June 29, 2021
I had the great joy to grow up with Jim in Sioux City, Iowa. I am profoundly saddened to hear the world has lost such a special soul. He was an outstanding student and a friend to all. He was truly respected by all of our classmates.
Randi Miller
June 29, 2021
Thank you for all the good advice over the years.
Dale & Dora Graham
June 29, 2021
TO the Family:
We loved your Dad. He reached out to Dale to help him get a good oncologist. Dr. Jim was so kind always trying to help and share of his great wealth of so many different topics. He was a great man who loved Jesus. We will miss him much. We thank him for his military service.
S McCaskill
June 28, 2021
Rest in Peace Col Jacobson. Thank you for your service to our country.
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