Dick L. Jacobson
November 26, 1938 - June 27, 2016
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Dick L. Jacobson
November 26, 1938 - June 27, 2016
Obituary
Dick Jacobson passed away peacefully on June 27, 2016. A graduate of Everett High School, Dick attended Everett Jr. College and worked as store manager for Safeway, H&L Sporting Goods and later was a founding member of the Muljat Group Realtors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, skiing, boating and loved throwing crab feasts at the family home at Sandy Point. In addition, Dick climbed Mt. Rainier, with a team led by Jim Whitaker.
He also was an active umpire and referee, highlighted by refereeing women’s high school and college basketball, volleyball and umpiring throughout Whatcom county and in state championship baseball games in the Kingdome.
As a Realtor he was President of the Whatcom County Association of Realtors and received the Realtor of the Year and Community Service award. He was an avid sports fan, spending Friday nights watching Ferndale High School football and spent countless Saturdays in Husky Stadium. He also traveled to many Bowl games, including the 2001 Rose Bowl. He was a Marshall for the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in 1992 and 2000.
Dick was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ferndale and vocal member of the church choir. He worked with Salvation Army, Special Olympics, March of Dimes, SPIN dances and the Down Syndrome Buddy Walk.
He was preceded in death by his sister Clara and brother Tom. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Sharon (Mike), son Rich (Robyn) and son Steve, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the Lions Club’s Camp Horizon, 7506 Gemini Street Blaine, WA 98230.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 2nd at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ferndale.
Funeral Mass
- Date & Time: July 2, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: St Josephs Catholic Church
- Location: 5781 Hendrickson Avenue Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) 38-4-3651
16 responses to Dick L. Jacobson
Jim Heiden says:
June 27, 2016
I was saddened to hear that Dick passed away. I got to know him later in life through the Ramsteads but he and I shared some of the sme passions like hunting and watching Erica Ramstead charge down the court at Everson and then Western. Great memories. My heart goes out to the Carol, Steve and your family. Jim Heiden
Gary and judy weitenhagen says:
June 27, 2016
Carol, this is Judy and Gary Weitenhagen.Gary has a very favorite photo of Dick, Al Furiak and himself after a duck hunting trip. I will try and send it to you.
He was looking at it again today and I said you know let’s call al and drive up to see Dick.
So sadly checking in google, I saw his obituary.
Want you to know we loved chatting with him and you. He was always happy and had a great sense of humor. Hope you and Steve are doing ok.
My phone # is 425-359-3231. Peace be with you and your family.
Mary Jo Jacobson says:
June 27, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss.I have many fond memories of family gatherings with him and I am sure he will be sorely missed. My prayers will included you and your family at this sad time.
Carolyn Saletto says:
June 27, 2016
What a sweet man, loved his family and his community. Dick will be missed!
Debbie Bailey Cauthorn says:
June 27, 2016
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. I remember Mr. Jacobson being so present at all the High School functions. He was a very involved parent and made family a priority. He was a great role model and has left a beautiful legacy. For the family – I pray God will enfold you all in his loving arms and give you comfort, peace and strength, today and always.