Tom Jacobsen

Tom Jacobsen

Tom Jacobsen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2010.
JACOBSEN, Tom (Thomas) July 18, 1934 - December 2, 2010 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Tom passed away at home peacefully of cancer. Tom will be greatly missed by his wife of fifty-seven years Carmen, his six children and spouses, seventeen grandchildren and spouses, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A Prayer Service will be held at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 4302 - 57 Avenue, Olds, Alberta on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Stephen's Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service will be held at Didsbury Cemetery with a lunch to follow at the College Green Hall, 1600 - 20 Avenue, Didsbury (large grey building with parking lot in front) located above the Kids Playhouse Daycare at 1:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES 12 East Lake Way N.E., Airdrie, Alberta Telephone: 403-216-5111 and 403-912-0307.

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Debra Armstrong posted to the memorial.

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December 7, 2010

Trent Jacobsen posted to the memorial.

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Debra Armstrong

January 10, 2011

Tom, You will be in our hearts and thoughts always. You have touched many lives and left behind a lifetime of friends. I feel very honored to be one of them. My deepest sympathy to the Jacobsen family.

Jaime Formos

December 7, 2010

May your light forever shine brightly in the loved ones you've left behind. All my love to the family.

Trent Jacobsen

December 7, 2010

R.I.P. Grandpa Jake. My family and I will always cherish the time we got to spend with you recently and Allie and I will always remember our beautiful cruise with you and Grandma in Alaska. You were a true inspiration to me and everyone who met you. You will forever be in our hearts and memories. Love your grandson Trent, Allie and family.

nick nickel

December 7, 2010

Rest in peace, Tom--I always enjoyed the roads we travelled together--Nick Nickel

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