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
Teresa Garcia says:
June 27, 2016
Dear Carol, Juan and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Richard’s death, as we had just spent the lunch hour with you two on Monday. Richard will dearly be missed as he was loved by many. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Warmest wishes, Juan and Teresa Garcia
Ronda (Goetz) Konen says:
June 27, 2016
Carol, Sharon, Rich and Steven,
I was so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing and my heart went out to all of you. I remember “Mr. Jacobsen”, as he was known to me, as a super nice, fun-loving man!
Love and prayers to you all!
Ronda (Goetz) Konen
Jacobson family says:
June 27, 2016
Many wonderful memories of your life shared by many a friend. Be with God your savior and know you were a well loved servant.
Steve and Stephanie Pratt says:
June 27, 2016
We’ve been privileged to know Dick and family for many years and love how positive and fun they are. Dick cared about his community and had a way of making everyone feel like they were good friends. His charismatic personality has served him well. He was a great realtor and devoted husband and dad. He will be greatly missed by so many. Our prayers are with their wonderful family.
JP MacConnell says:
June 27, 2016
My condolences to you and your family, Sharon during this time of loss and transition. Although I did not meet your father, he sounds like a great, loving soul. Take extra good care of yourself during this time of grieving. Love, JP