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1957 - 2023

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1957

DIED

2023

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Chaffey High School

Carolyn Jacobs Obituary

November 27, 1957 - April 9, 2023 She was sixteen going on seventeen when we met on a blind date to a Dodgers game of all things. As for myself, I was immediately smitten, and it just might have been love at first sight. I eventually came to realize Carol was the complete package to me: attractive, smart, creative, modest, generous, independent, and loving. Born in Upland, CA and raised in Ontario, Carol graduated from Chaffey High School, and obtained her B.A. and M.Ed from the University of La Verne. She utilized her degrees and impressive personality traits as a highly regarded teacher, mostly kindergarten, in the Mountain View School District for thirty-four years. What a team we made together sharing our dreams, goals, passions and experiences to create wonderful memories for a lifetime. Best of all were the creations of our two remarkable children Aaron and Alissa, and subsequently grandchildren Mikayla, Everly, and Chase, with all of whom she had a special bond and absolutely adored. All who knew Carol know how she cherished quality time with her family and friends, especially by enjoying family get-togethers and vacations, connecting with her teaching buddies, Jazzercising, book clubbing, playing Bunco, reuniting with schoolmates, and of course crafting and baking for all of them. The most commonly used words to describe Carol by her friends and family in recent days have been upbeat, smiling, sweet, kind, loving, smart, classy, lovely, bright light, mentor, special, selfless, and caring. Carol never met a person who didn't like or appreciate her. Her struggles with COPD over the past couple of decades turned fatal and took her from us way too soon. The after effects of a battle with Hodgkin's Disease forty years ago led to a damaged pulminary system and eventually stage 4 COPD which claimed her life on Easter Sunday, April 9. For those of us who knew and loved her, sixty-five years just wasn't enough. However, even though she's no longer with us, she'll always live on in our hearts, minds, treasured photos and videos, and my dreams every night. If we can ever stop crying, an occasion to celebrate my beautiful bride's life will be organized for the upcoming summer.

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Published by Daily Bulletin on Apr. 23, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Jacobs

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26 Entries

Vanessa

June 1, 2025

My absolute favorite teacher from MV. The sweetest

Rich Phipps

March 9, 2024

I had her in one of my classes at Chaffey, very kind young lady even then.. I'm sorry for your loss, what a Gem she was...

Rich Phipps

March 7, 2024

I remember her fondly as a classmate at Chaffey High..

Jonie

July 19, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Carol at MV. She was everything you described and more! I was going through breast cancer at the age of 32 and talking to her really helped me a lot. I am now a 31 year survivor. May she rest peacefully.

Beth (Shackelford) Harris

June 4, 2023

Hi Steve, I found this site today (2 months later) after a dream last night and I don´t have words right now for my dear friend but to say, she was well loved by you (most of all) and all of us, and I think that´s why we are all here as humans. I´m so happy I saw her a few years ago xo

Maria (Mimi) Pfaadt-Eachus

May 1, 2023

Dear Steve and Family,
I remember Carol so fondly from the early days of her career and our time together at Mtn. View. She was the most gracious woman exhibiting the stamina, patience and courage during Hodgkins. She is gone too soon. I agree wholeheartedly with the descriptives of her loveliness and intelligence. She is truly gone too soon. May you and the family find peace in the love she always showed for you and the family. She is at rest. Maria (Mimi Pfaadt) Pfaadt-Eachus

Don and Joan. Clucas

April 30, 2023

Dear Steve,
We are saddened by this news and will always remember Carol as she was at my retirement party. I actually think of you every time the Dodgers play the Padres, and look for you in the stands. We will pray for your comfort.
Love, Don and Joan Clucas

Liz Anderson

April 26, 2023

My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you and your family Steve.
I had the honor of playing Bunco with Carol for a couple of years. She was always so kind and fun and I know she was a friend to all she met. I'm thankful to have known her. God bless you and comfort you all through your grief.

Cat Farrar

April 25, 2023

To Steve and family, what a blessing to have had Carol in your lives.

Cat Farrar

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Kathleen Lay

April 24, 2023

I worked with Carolyn and she taught my oldest in Kindergarten. Such a sweet, kind lady. I send condolences to her family and all who loved her.

Julie Gressley Enger

April 24, 2023

To remember and adore a kindergarten teacher even 35 years later speaks to how special she was. She truly began my love of learning that would catapult me into my own future as a teacher. She taught with her whole heart and I can remember the joy I experienced in her classroom as her student. To feel loved by a teacher is a gift. I am truly sorry for your family. There is never enough time with the people we love.

Judy Montgomery

April 23, 2023

Carol and I were roommates at several Jazzercise Conventions in Palm Springs. She was so much fun and her zest for life made each day special. For Steve and family; I am so sorry for your loss. Carol will forever be in our
hearts.

Kevin McLaughlin

April 23, 2023

Many may say she died to young, but I feel one has to factor in how a person has lived their life.
Living everyday to it's fullest, making every day count, filling them with loving acts and helping hands, along with understanding smiles and big hart is by far the way to go.
People like Carolyn didn't have much need for regret, since her time was much better spent on the there and now, helping others and moving life forward. The gift of a sincere, warm and loving simile impowers and inspiries all in it's view.
The world is now a little better, brighter and calmer from her gifts. Positive energy never dies, it only joins forces with all those that came before her.

Peg Hansen

April 23, 2023

I remember Carol from very early as a tag along with her sitter Kathy and I. I believe she is at peace and and wish the same for her family and friends.

Linda Schroeder

April 23, 2023

Carol knew no strangers. She was a valued member of the Uplander´s Club and lead the bookclub group for many years. She will be missed by all. So sorry for your loss.

Wanda Fonda (Goodknight)

April 23, 2023

The way you described Carol was the way she always was. I met her at Mountain View Elementary school when she first started teaching there. I ended up taking her sixth grade class as she preferred the younger ones. She was always the descriptions that you said and you are correct, she´s gone too soon. Wanda

Jan Shively

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Jan Barb Kayda Mack

April 23, 2023

Oh Steve so very sorry. She is and always will be a wonderful memory

Debra A Trudeau (Hockenbraugh)

April 23, 2023

I met Carol in High School at Chaffey. We were in quite a few classes together. She always had a beautiful smile.
My husband and daughter gave me a surprise 60th birthday party and I was so happy to see Carol's beautiful smile. Sending many prayers of comfort and love to Steve and their beautiful children.

Sally Gaytan

April 23, 2023

My condolences to the family. Carol with my sons kindergarten teacher. We still have the pink pig my son made in her class and now it means a lot more to have this great gift. My son loved her. I was so happy to become friends with her at Jazzercise. Such a beautiful lady. She will miss very much.

Olga Suarez

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Olga Suarez

April 23, 2023

My deepest condolences, I know her from working at Mountain View Elementary. Her beautiful smile , tender heart and empathetic style always impressed me and left a mark on my life. Hearing of her passing just broke my heart but , as it is always said ... and in this case it couldn´t be more true , heaven gained a beautiful angel.

Terry Dewhurst

April 23, 2023

Carol was a very special person to me . She wasn´t just my children´s teacher she was a good friend .she adored her husband and her children and grand children . She will definitely be missed and never forgotten. Deepest condolences to the family . She was one of a kind.

Debra A Trudeau (Hockrnbraugh)

April 23, 2023

I met Carol in high school and I feel blessed to have been able to celebrate my 60th surprise birthday party with her and many of our high school friends.
Carol always had a smile and never a bad word about anyone or anything. Carol will always be in our hearts. Sending many prayers of comfort to Steve and their beautiful family

Dot Cosentino Phillips

April 23, 2023

Carol and I were born a day apart and were lifelong friends. We had a wonderful childhood growing up in Ontario and remained forever friends. This beautiful obituary written by her husband Steve, describes Carol perfectly. She was the sweetest, kindest person on earth. I will miss her every day of my life and try to emulate her in all I do. Love and miss you my friend.

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