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Stephen JACOBS Obituary

JACOBS, Stephen Frank 1928 – 2019 Laser pioneer Stephen Frank Jacobs passed away on February 24, 2019, at his home in Tucson, Arizona. He was 90 years old. Born October 1, 1928, in New York City, the son of Henry Lawrence Jacobs and Josette Frank. Steve grew up in Greenwich Village and later moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1965. In the years that followed, he would help build one of the most prestigious optics departments in the world, the University of Arizona Optical Sciences Center. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Jacobs; his three children, Henry Jacobs, Thomas Jacobs and Jane Jacobs; his six grandchildren, Stephen, Rebecca, Sarah, Joseph, Rosalyn and Celyn, as well as his sister, Judith Rosen. A Memorial will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Optical Sciences Center on the University of Arizona campus. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 28, 2019.

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March 27, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Donna Richie

March 10, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and may the memories of his life warm your hearts as you find comfort from the God of tender mercies.

Scott Katherman

March 6, 2019

Dearest Jacobs family,
I will miss Steve. I feel so fortunate that circumstances in my life allowed me to meet and spend time with Steve. The sorrow in my heart is nothing next to that felt by you - Kathy and the kids and grandkids. I know that all of you strong and loving family members will be there for each other. My thoughts are with you.

March 2, 2019

To the greatest man I have ever known. He loved his family and all the people around him. My heart is hurting but I will always have my memories of Steve and the Jacobs Family!

March 2, 2019

Dear Cathy,
We are very sad about Steve's passing. We are glad we knew him. He will be missed.
Hugs,
Bob & Beth Griffin

March 2, 2019

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

Ricardo Small

March 2, 2019

Very sorry to read of Dr. Jacobs passing. He was a past client of mine, when I was a real estate broker, and is one of my all time favorite people. Kind, considerate, intelligent. It is a great loss and my deepest sympathy goes to Kathy and his children.

V. Carole Smith

March 1, 2019

Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear about Steve's death. I had so many wonderful meals with your family in Tucson. You all have my deepest sympathy.
V. Carole Smith

February 28, 2019

I am sorry for you loss. May the God of comfort hear your cries and send peace and comfort your way. PS. 145:18,19

Carmen S

February 28, 2019

May it comfort you to know that your dear loved one will return to the days of their youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25. Please accept my sincere condolences.

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