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John Jacobson Obituary

JACOBSON John Thomas John Thomas Jacobson, age 71, passed away peacefully in his Cleveland residence on October 6, 2008, after a short battle with an illness. Loving husband of the late Marian (nee Brehmer); dear father of James R. (Patricia) of Shaker Hts., Thomas J. (Audra) of Hoboken, NJ, Ingrid M. French of Baltimore, MD; dear brother of Ingrid Smith (Mel) of Westchester, OH; son of the late Rueben and May; loving uncle of many. He was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, and a volunteer to many. He was a long time employee of Sohio/BP before retiring in 1994. The family prefers that those who wish, may make contributions in his name to Habitat for Humanity, 121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709, or to a charity of choice. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 11th at 2 p.m. in the Auditorium of Judson Park, 2181 Ambleside Rd., Cleveland, OH (use Chestnut Hills Dr. entrance). For further information or directions, please log online to: www.legacy.com

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Published by The Blade on Oct. 9, 2008.

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Natalie & Gene Boerger

November 6, 2008

Jake, Audra and family,

Gene and I send you our heartfelt sympathy. It is never easy to say goodbye and you are never quite prepared no matter what the circumstances. We hope you and your family are doing well and please know that we are thinking of you.
Sending you our love and prayers,

Denise Ackerman

October 16, 2008

To Jake's Family -
I think you all know how deeply saddened I am and so very sorry for "our" loss. I am a better person because of John, the world is a much better place for the many lives he touched and I will forever cherish those good ol' Sohio days and the many things he taught me.

Annie Seestrom

October 14, 2008

Jake, Audra, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. Steve and I send warm regards during this sad time. Take care and know we are thinking of you.

Karen Chrzanowski

October 10, 2008

I worked for John at Toledo Refinery. He was extremely supportive of me, and of my work, for which I was always grateful. He also introduced me to my current church home, Hope Lutheran. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Alfred and Barbara Rose

October 10, 2008

Jake and Audra and Jake's family,
We are thinking of you as the snow is peacefully falling this morning. It is a reminder that your dad now has found that peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara and Chuck Klein

October 9, 2008

We knew and loved Marian and John through tennis and Sylvania Country Club. Both added immeasurably to our lives, and we will miss them. Please know you, their family, are in our thoughts and prayers. We send heartfelt condolences to all.
Barbara and Chuck Klein
Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL 33469

Dick Whiteside

October 9, 2008

Jake was the person who got me into marine. He was a good and compassionate leader and a very good friend. He will be missed. We send our sypathy, and wish all the best to his family.

Jon Klement

October 9, 2008

To John's Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with John at Sohio when he was in charge of Sohio's marine tanker fleet. He was a knowledgeable manager and a pleasure to work with.

Betty Kiser

October 9, 2008

I worked with John at Chemical and consider this a loss of a good friend. May God's love make your grief bearable. May angels walk with you today and always.
Sincerely, Betty Kiser

Jim Murphy

October 9, 2008

Jim and Patti,

Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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