Pauline B. Jacobs died of age-related natural causes on Oct. 1, 2007, at the Lewiston Rehabilitation and Care Center. Born in Provo, Utah, on Feb. 19, 1911, to Franklin and Elsie (Ashworth) Bennett, she was the second of their seven daughters. She was the last survivor of her family and was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
During her early years, she became an accomplished piano and organ player and earned money during high school playing for the silent movies in the local theaters. After her graduation from high school, she attended Brigham Young University, where she received a degree in education and was courted by William Rigby Jacobs. While Rig started medical school at the University of Utah, she taught school in Fredonia, Ariz., for two years.
Following their marriage on June 6, 1934, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, during the heart of the Great Depression, they moved to Chicago, Ill., where he completed his medical education, and their first daughter, Mary, was born.
Wanting to return to the West, they moved to Potlatch, where he began his career in general medicine. It was there that two more daughters, Helen and Ann were born. In 1941, the family moved to Lewiston, where he practiced medicine until volunteering for the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Like many women of her era, Pauline found the grace and strength to raise her children alone and put forth considerable energy toward the war effort, serving on the board of directors for the Nez Perce County Red Cross and teaching Red Cross classes. She continued to participate in Church activities and maintained membership in the Lewiston Welfare League (later known as Service League).
After her husband returned to civilian life, she continued to participate in serving her community. In 1952 she was a founding member of the local League of Women Voters and became Vice President of the organization's State Board. Pauline was skilled in many domestic arts: knitting, sewing, tailoring, crocheting, upholstering, and cooking.
Following the sudden death of her husband in 1957, she continued in public service as a supervisor for the North Idaho US census activities, later served on the board of the North Idaho Children's Home, was board secretary for the City Planning and Zoning Commission, performed as Clerk of Adjustments for the City of Lewiston, and joined the United Fund Board.
In 1963, she was elected to the Lewiston City Council, serving as finance commissioner and was also appointed to the Port District Commission. After completing two terms on the City Council, she ran as a Republican candidate for the State Senate. At this time, she received the Altrusa Club "Woman of the Year" award.
During her mid-years, she enjoyed membership in Tsceminicum Club, the Nancy Hanks chapter of the Mothers Club, and was the last survivor of The Bridge Club. She also acted as the volunteer coordinator at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for 2 1/2 years. She also continued to play the piano and organ for style shows, weddings, church services, and private groups. She was known to have a quick and witty mind.
Survivors are her daughters, Mary Heusinkveld of Lewiston, Helen Thompson of Vancouver,
Wash., and Ann Rees of Kaysville, Utah eight grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
We have all learned from you, Mom. Rest peacefully.
The family suggests that memorials can be made to the Lewiston Public Library fund.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)
Date: October 5, 2007 Page: 7C
During her early years, she became an accomplished piano and organ player and earned money during high school playing for the silent movies in the local theaters. After her graduation from high school, she attended Brigham Young University, where she received a degree in education and was courted by William Rigby Jacobs. While Rig started medical school at the University of Utah, she taught school in Fredonia, Ariz., for two years.
Following their marriage on June 6, 1934, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, during the heart of the Great Depression, they moved to Chicago, Ill., where he completed his medical education, and their first daughter, Mary, was born.
Wanting to return to the West, they moved to Potlatch, where he began his career in general medicine. It was there that two more daughters, Helen and Ann were born. In 1941, the family moved to Lewiston, where he practiced medicine until volunteering for the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Like many women of her era, Pauline found the grace and strength to raise her children alone and put forth considerable energy toward the war effort, serving on the board of directors for the Nez Perce County Red Cross and teaching Red Cross classes. She continued to participate in Church activities and maintained membership in the Lewiston Welfare League (later known as Service League).
After her husband returned to civilian life, she continued to participate in serving her community. In 1952 she was a founding member of the local League of Women Voters and became Vice President of the organization's State Board. Pauline was skilled in many domestic arts: knitting, sewing, tailoring, crocheting, upholstering, and cooking.
Following the sudden death of her husband in 1957, she continued in public service as a supervisor for the North Idaho US census activities, later served on the board of the North Idaho Children's Home, was board secretary for the City Planning and Zoning Commission, performed as Clerk of Adjustments for the City of Lewiston, and joined the United Fund Board.
In 1963, she was elected to the Lewiston City Council, serving as finance commissioner and was also appointed to the Port District Commission. After completing two terms on the City Council, she ran as a Republican candidate for the State Senate. At this time, she received the Altrusa Club "Woman of the Year" award.
During her mid-years, she enjoyed membership in Tsceminicum Club, the Nancy Hanks chapter of the Mothers Club, and was the last survivor of The Bridge Club. She also acted as the volunteer coordinator at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for 2 1/2 years. She also continued to play the piano and organ for style shows, weddings, church services, and private groups. She was known to have a quick and witty mind.
Survivors are her daughters, Mary Heusinkveld of Lewiston, Helen Thompson of Vancouver,
Wash., and Ann Rees of Kaysville, Utah eight grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
We have all learned from you, Mom. Rest peacefully.
The family suggests that memorials can be made to the Lewiston Public Library fund.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)
Date: October 5, 2007 Page: 7C
Pauline B. Jacobs died of age-related natural causes on Oct. 1, 2007, at the Lewiston Rehabilitation and Care Center. Born in Provo, Utah, on Feb. 19, 1911, to Franklin and Elsie (Ashworth) Bennett, she was the second of their seven daughters. She was the last survivor of her family and was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
During her early years, she became an accomplished piano and organ player and earned money during high school playing for the silent movies in the local theaters. After her graduation from high school, she attended Brigham Young University, where she received a degree in education and was courted by William Rigby Jacobs. While Rig started medical school at the University of Utah, she taught school in Fredonia, Ariz., for two years.
Following their marriage on June 6, 1934, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, during the heart of the Great Depression, they moved to Chicago, Ill., where he completed his medical education, and their first daughter, Mary, was born.
Wanting to return to the West, they moved to Potlatch, where he began his career in general medicine. It was there that two more daughters, Helen and Ann were born. In 1941, the family moved to Lewiston, where he practiced medicine until volunteering for the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Like many women of her era, Pauline found the grace and strength to raise her children alone and put forth considerable energy toward the war effort, serving on the board of directors for the Nez Perce County Red Cross and teaching Red Cross classes. She continued to participate in Church activities and maintained membership in the Lewiston Welfare League (later known as Service League).
After her husband returned to civilian life, she continued to participate in serving her community. In 1952 she was a founding member of the local League of Women Voters and became Vice President of the organization's State Board. Pauline was skilled in many domestic arts: knitting, sewing, tailoring, crocheting, upholstering, and cooking.
Following the sudden death of her husband in 1957, she continued in public service as a supervisor for the North Idaho US census activities, later served on the board of the North Idaho Children's Home, was board secretary for the City Planning and Zoning Commission, performed as Clerk of Adjustments for the City of Lewiston, and joined the United Fund Board.
In 1963, she was elected to the Lewiston City Council, serving as finance commissioner and was also appointed to the Port District Commission. After completing two terms on the City Council, she ran as a Republican candidate for the State Senate. At this time, she received the Altrusa Club "Woman of the Year" award.
During her mid-years, she enjoyed membership in Tsceminicum Club, the Nancy Hanks chapter of the Mothers Club, and was the last survivor of The Bridge Club. She also acted as the volunteer coordinator at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for 2 1/2 years. She also continued to play the piano and organ for style shows, weddings, church services, and private groups. She was known to have a quick and witty mind.
Survivors are her daughters, Mary Heusinkveld of Lewiston, Helen Thompson of Vancouver,
Wash., and Ann Rees of Kaysville, Utah eight grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
We have all learned from you, Mom. Rest peacefully.
The family suggests that memorials can be made to the Lewiston Public Library fund.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)
Date: October 5, 2007 Page: 7C
During her early years, she became an accomplished piano and organ player and earned money during high school playing for the silent movies in the local theaters. After her graduation from high school, she attended Brigham Young University, where she received a degree in education and was courted by William Rigby Jacobs. While Rig started medical school at the University of Utah, she taught school in Fredonia, Ariz., for two years.
Following their marriage on June 6, 1934, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, during the heart of the Great Depression, they moved to Chicago, Ill., where he completed his medical education, and their first daughter, Mary, was born.
Wanting to return to the West, they moved to Potlatch, where he began his career in general medicine. It was there that two more daughters, Helen and Ann were born. In 1941, the family moved to Lewiston, where he practiced medicine until volunteering for the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Like many women of her era, Pauline found the grace and strength to raise her children alone and put forth considerable energy toward the war effort, serving on the board of directors for the Nez Perce County Red Cross and teaching Red Cross classes. She continued to participate in Church activities and maintained membership in the Lewiston Welfare League (later known as Service League).
After her husband returned to civilian life, she continued to participate in serving her community. In 1952 she was a founding member of the local League of Women Voters and became Vice President of the organization's State Board. Pauline was skilled in many domestic arts: knitting, sewing, tailoring, crocheting, upholstering, and cooking.
Following the sudden death of her husband in 1957, she continued in public service as a supervisor for the North Idaho US census activities, later served on the board of the North Idaho Children's Home, was board secretary for the City Planning and Zoning Commission, performed as Clerk of Adjustments for the City of Lewiston, and joined the United Fund Board.
In 1963, she was elected to the Lewiston City Council, serving as finance commissioner and was also appointed to the Port District Commission. After completing two terms on the City Council, she ran as a Republican candidate for the State Senate. At this time, she received the Altrusa Club "Woman of the Year" award.
During her mid-years, she enjoyed membership in Tsceminicum Club, the Nancy Hanks chapter of the Mothers Club, and was the last survivor of The Bridge Club. She also acted as the volunteer coordinator at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for 2 1/2 years. She also continued to play the piano and organ for style shows, weddings, church services, and private groups. She was known to have a quick and witty mind.
Survivors are her daughters, Mary Heusinkveld of Lewiston, Helen Thompson of Vancouver,
Wash., and Ann Rees of Kaysville, Utah eight grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
We have all learned from you, Mom. Rest peacefully.
The family suggests that memorials can be made to the Lewiston Public Library fund.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)
Date: October 5, 2007 Page: 7C
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