Michael Lee Jacobson
December 19, 1953 - January 30, 2015
Chief Warrant Officer 2, Michael Lee Jacobson, USN, Ret., age 61, of Fruita, died January 30, 2015, at his residence.
Born December 19, 1953, in St. Cloud, MN., he was the son of Anna Dee Adolph Jacobson of Rifle, CO., and the late Marlyn Jake Jacobson. The family lived in Omaha, NB., and CO., during Mike's childhood. At that time, Mike was a Boy Scout who loved the outdoors and camping. He enjoyed hunting with his dad, motorcycles, and sailing.
As a young mechanic, he loved old "fixer-uppers," especially his yellow pickup.
Following high school, Mike joined the Navy, a career that spanned 22 years, and was his true calling in life. He served during the Kuwait War, and received many honors during his dedicated service to his country, ending his career with a Good Conduct Medal (4th award), a Sea service Deployment Ribbon (5th Award), a Humanitarian Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Achievement Medal, National Defense (2nd Award), a Navy Unit Commendation, Southeast Asia, Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and a Navy Battle "E" (2nd award), as well as a Commendation from the City of Grand Junction, CO.
From his beautiful, handmade jewelry, to being the family's auto mechanic, from collecting swords to motorcycles, he was a man with many hobbies and diverse interests. He had a keen interest in the weather and loved keeping up with technology.
Having played saxophone while in high school and in the Navy, music remained an important influence throughout Mike's life, which he in turn passed down to his children.
A reserved person, known for his quirky sense of humor, and to be steadfast and strong, he was truly dedicated to his family. He was a hard worker with strong work ethics, he didn't believe in shortcuts - "do it right the first time". Always punctual, he arrived ten minutes early for appointments. His mantra was, "five minutes early, is five minutes late".
In addition to his mother; survivors include his wife, Betty Everett Jacobson; son, Daniel (Arianna) Dial; and daughter, Earleah Everett, all of Fruita, CO.; two sisters: Cathy Evango, and LeeAnn Canterbury-Boyd, both of Rifle, CO.; six nieces: Heather Evango, Tanya (Jeff) Coty, Christi and Dana Boyd, all of Rifle; Ness (Tyler) Fair, and Kyllene Frasco, both of Grand Junction; and two nephews: Stetson Hays and Justin Boyd, both of Rifle. Also left behind, but not forgotten, his loving K9 companions: Trip, Desperado, and Diva.
"We take comfort in knowing, that you and your dad, once again, walk together. From the cold, stormy day you arrived, until the cold, stormy day you left us, you were greatly loved and admired. You will remain that way in our hearts, always and forever. Your smile and love will last, until we see you again. We LOVE you".
Services, with Military Honors, will be Friday, February 13th, at 1:00 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Grand Junction. Memorials may be made to Wounded Veterans.
December 19, 1953 - January 30, 2015
Chief Warrant Officer 2, Michael Lee Jacobson, USN, Ret., age 61, of Fruita, died January 30, 2015, at his residence.
Born December 19, 1953, in St. Cloud, MN., he was the son of Anna Dee Adolph Jacobson of Rifle, CO., and the late Marlyn Jake Jacobson. The family lived in Omaha, NB., and CO., during Mike's childhood. At that time, Mike was a Boy Scout who loved the outdoors and camping. He enjoyed hunting with his dad, motorcycles, and sailing.
As a young mechanic, he loved old "fixer-uppers," especially his yellow pickup.
Following high school, Mike joined the Navy, a career that spanned 22 years, and was his true calling in life. He served during the Kuwait War, and received many honors during his dedicated service to his country, ending his career with a Good Conduct Medal (4th award), a Sea service Deployment Ribbon (5th Award), a Humanitarian Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Achievement Medal, National Defense (2nd Award), a Navy Unit Commendation, Southeast Asia, Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and a Navy Battle "E" (2nd award), as well as a Commendation from the City of Grand Junction, CO.
From his beautiful, handmade jewelry, to being the family's auto mechanic, from collecting swords to motorcycles, he was a man with many hobbies and diverse interests. He had a keen interest in the weather and loved keeping up with technology.
Having played saxophone while in high school and in the Navy, music remained an important influence throughout Mike's life, which he in turn passed down to his children.
A reserved person, known for his quirky sense of humor, and to be steadfast and strong, he was truly dedicated to his family. He was a hard worker with strong work ethics, he didn't believe in shortcuts - "do it right the first time". Always punctual, he arrived ten minutes early for appointments. His mantra was, "five minutes early, is five minutes late".
In addition to his mother; survivors include his wife, Betty Everett Jacobson; son, Daniel (Arianna) Dial; and daughter, Earleah Everett, all of Fruita, CO.; two sisters: Cathy Evango, and LeeAnn Canterbury-Boyd, both of Rifle, CO.; six nieces: Heather Evango, Tanya (Jeff) Coty, Christi and Dana Boyd, all of Rifle; Ness (Tyler) Fair, and Kyllene Frasco, both of Grand Junction; and two nephews: Stetson Hays and Justin Boyd, both of Rifle. Also left behind, but not forgotten, his loving K9 companions: Trip, Desperado, and Diva.
"We take comfort in knowing, that you and your dad, once again, walk together. From the cold, stormy day you arrived, until the cold, stormy day you left us, you were greatly loved and admired. You will remain that way in our hearts, always and forever. Your smile and love will last, until we see you again. We LOVE you".
Services, with Military Honors, will be Friday, February 13th, at 1:00 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Grand Junction. Memorials may be made to Wounded Veterans.
Michael Lee Jacobson
December 19, 1953 - January 30, 2015
Chief Warrant Officer 2, Michael Lee Jacobson, USN, Ret., age 61, of Fruita, died January 30, 2015, at his residence.
Born December 19, 1953, in St. Cloud, MN., he was the son of Anna Dee Adolph Jacobson of Rifle, CO., and the late Marlyn Jake Jacobson. The family lived in Omaha, NB., and CO., during Mike's childhood. At that time, Mike was a Boy Scout who loved the outdoors and camping. He enjoyed hunting with his dad, motorcycles, and sailing.
As a young mechanic, he loved old "fixer-uppers," especially his yellow pickup.
Following high school, Mike joined the Navy, a career that spanned 22 years, and was his true calling in life. He served during the Kuwait War, and received many honors during his dedicated service to his country, ending his career with a Good Conduct Medal (4th award), a Sea service Deployment Ribbon (5th Award), a Humanitarian Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Achievement Medal, National Defense (2nd Award), a Navy Unit Commendation, Southeast Asia, Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and a Navy Battle "E" (2nd award), as well as a Commendation from the City of Grand Junction, CO.
From his beautiful, handmade jewelry, to being the family's auto mechanic, from collecting swords to motorcycles, he was a man with many hobbies and diverse interests. He had a keen interest in the weather and loved keeping up with technology.
Having played saxophone while in high school and in the Navy, music remained an important influence throughout Mike's life, which he in turn passed down to his children.
A reserved person, known for his quirky sense of humor, and to be steadfast and strong, he was truly dedicated to his family. He was a hard worker with strong work ethics, he didn't believe in shortcuts - "do it right the first time". Always punctual, he arrived ten minutes early for appointments. His mantra was, "five minutes early, is five minutes late".
In addition to his mother; survivors include his wife, Betty Everett Jacobson; son, Daniel (Arianna) Dial; and daughter, Earleah Everett, all of Fruita, CO.; two sisters: Cathy Evango, and LeeAnn Canterbury-Boyd, both of Rifle, CO.; six nieces: Heather Evango, Tanya (Jeff) Coty, Christi and Dana Boyd, all of Rifle; Ness (Tyler) Fair, and Kyllene Frasco, both of Grand Junction; and two nephews: Stetson Hays and Justin Boyd, both of Rifle. Also left behind, but not forgotten, his loving K9 companions: Trip, Desperado, and Diva.
"We take comfort in knowing, that you and your dad, once again, walk together. From the cold, stormy day you arrived, until the cold, stormy day you left us, you were greatly loved and admired. You will remain that way in our hearts, always and forever. Your smile and love will last, until we see you again. We LOVE you".
Services, with Military Honors, will be Friday, February 13th, at 1:00 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Grand Junction. Memorials may be made to Wounded Veterans.
December 19, 1953 - January 30, 2015
Chief Warrant Officer 2, Michael Lee Jacobson, USN, Ret., age 61, of Fruita, died January 30, 2015, at his residence.
Born December 19, 1953, in St. Cloud, MN., he was the son of Anna Dee Adolph Jacobson of Rifle, CO., and the late Marlyn Jake Jacobson. The family lived in Omaha, NB., and CO., during Mike's childhood. At that time, Mike was a Boy Scout who loved the outdoors and camping. He enjoyed hunting with his dad, motorcycles, and sailing.
As a young mechanic, he loved old "fixer-uppers," especially his yellow pickup.
Following high school, Mike joined the Navy, a career that spanned 22 years, and was his true calling in life. He served during the Kuwait War, and received many honors during his dedicated service to his country, ending his career with a Good Conduct Medal (4th award), a Sea service Deployment Ribbon (5th Award), a Humanitarian Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Achievement Medal, National Defense (2nd Award), a Navy Unit Commendation, Southeast Asia, Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and a Navy Battle "E" (2nd award), as well as a Commendation from the City of Grand Junction, CO.
From his beautiful, handmade jewelry, to being the family's auto mechanic, from collecting swords to motorcycles, he was a man with many hobbies and diverse interests. He had a keen interest in the weather and loved keeping up with technology.
Having played saxophone while in high school and in the Navy, music remained an important influence throughout Mike's life, which he in turn passed down to his children.
A reserved person, known for his quirky sense of humor, and to be steadfast and strong, he was truly dedicated to his family. He was a hard worker with strong work ethics, he didn't believe in shortcuts - "do it right the first time". Always punctual, he arrived ten minutes early for appointments. His mantra was, "five minutes early, is five minutes late".
In addition to his mother; survivors include his wife, Betty Everett Jacobson; son, Daniel (Arianna) Dial; and daughter, Earleah Everett, all of Fruita, CO.; two sisters: Cathy Evango, and LeeAnn Canterbury-Boyd, both of Rifle, CO.; six nieces: Heather Evango, Tanya (Jeff) Coty, Christi and Dana Boyd, all of Rifle; Ness (Tyler) Fair, and Kyllene Frasco, both of Grand Junction; and two nephews: Stetson Hays and Justin Boyd, both of Rifle. Also left behind, but not forgotten, his loving K9 companions: Trip, Desperado, and Diva.
"We take comfort in knowing, that you and your dad, once again, walk together. From the cold, stormy day you arrived, until the cold, stormy day you left us, you were greatly loved and admired. You will remain that way in our hearts, always and forever. Your smile and love will last, until we see you again. We LOVE you".
Services, with Military Honors, will be Friday, February 13th, at 1:00 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Grand Junction. Memorials may be made to Wounded Veterans.
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