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FRED JACOBS Obituary

Fred Jacobs passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at the age of 71. He was born in San Mateo, CA, and a resident of Fresno, CA. He taught at Edison High School and Mc- Lane High School for 34 years. Fred was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. Retired and living in Oakhurst, CA, Fred attended Our Lady of The Sierra Catholic Church. He was an avid sailor and a wood working enthusiast. Fred is survived by his wife of 47 years, Valerie Jacobs; two sons, Chad and his wife Chelsea of Sacramento, CA, and Christopher and his wife Eva of Oakland, CA; one sister, Mary Loft of Nevada; and three grandchildren, Caden, Ava and Amelie. A Service will be held at a later date. His final resting place will be at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA. Remembrances may be made to Brain Support Network, P.O. Box 7264, Menlo Park, CA 94026. Jay Chapel, 1121 Roberts Avenue, Madera, California (559)674-8814

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Published by Fresno Bee from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2016.

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David Shumaker

October 31, 2016

I taught next to Fred for years at McLane. He had a fantastic sense of humor. I'll never forget that booming laugh. My best to his family- he was so proud of you.

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October 29, 2016

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