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for James Jacobsen
Paul Coffin
January 4, 2018
My condolences to Jim's family and friends. I had the privilege to coach with Jim at Brookfield East and he truly was a Spartan through and through. He was a great coach and an even better person who touched the hearts of everyone he came in contact with. He will be missed..."Pound the Rock!"
Mike Rakowiecki
January 4, 2018
Keep pounding the ROCK!
Linda Sklander
January 3, 2018
Jim came to see me in 2007 about finishing his degree in Physical Education. He explained he was an assistant coach at Brookfield East and wanted to continue to do that. His path to complete his degree was non-traditional but I believed in his ability to succeed and he did not disappoint! Jim came to see me each semester to pick out his classes - I always looked forward to seeing him and am most reminded of his kind and positive nature. I lost track of him after graduation and was so sad to see the news this morning. I will remember his smile, his love for football and players he coached, as well as the students at Brookfield East HS. He LOVED his job. My sincere sympathy to your entire family. You raised a wonderful young man.
January 2, 2018
Jim had a great impact on my daughter. He will be missed tremendously. To the Jacobsen family, we are very sorry for your loss. Please know that he was loved by many.
Cheryl Kuba
January 2, 2018
My prayers are with you at this difficult time Patty. God Bless your entire family. Cheryl Kuba
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Kolesari Family
January 2, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Compton and Jacobsen families during this most difficult time.
The Kolesari Family
Meghan ( Mullin) Durst
January 1, 2018
Jim was always smiling. I remember his laugh. He was such a nice kid. So sorry for your loss.
Tina Gorzalski
January 1, 2018
Dear family of Jim my heart is so sadden by your great lost . My heart goes to to each and one of you especially you Patty I just know how much you give of yourself it is always over 100%%%%% . Prayers of support strength and comfort from God above. much hugs
Tina G (Gorzalski)
Shaun Voss
December 31, 2017
To The Jacobsen Family,
My dearest sympathy for the loss of a "Great Spartan"!
I was lucky enough to work with Jim during my assistant days for 10 years at Brookfield East Football also when he worked at basketball for Hamilton & at East. Simply he loved high school sports and watching young students to improve not just on the football field or basketball court but also life outside of high school.
Jim will be missed but his legacy will never be forgotten. THANK YOU my friend and a "Champion" is watching us from heaven.
Shaun Voss
Brookfield East Alumni (1997)
Brookfield East Football
Brookfield East Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Brookfield East Fastpitch Softball
December 31, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories of our loved ones help us cope.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Denise Canterbury
Pennie Soteropoulos
December 31, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May Jim rest in peace; and, his memory be eternal. He made us all proud!
With deepest condolences,
Pennie Soteropoulos, George Soteropoulos, and Ellen Soteropoulos Schnoll
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