Gene
Jacobson, 80, joined the Lord’s band on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 while
residing in
Casa Grande, Arizona.
Gene was born in
Warren , Minnesota on Sept. 22 1927, and was a long time resident of the
Highline, living in both Shelby and Cut Bank. Gene graduated from
Shelby High School in 1946, and was well known for having played his
trumpet in local jazz bands. Gene was the manager of Big Sky Motors Ford
Dealership in Cut Bank for many years before moving to the Flathead Valley where
he owned a business in
Columbia Falls . After retiring, Gene split his time between the Flathead
Valley and
Arizona where he enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family.
Gene is survived by his wife of 58 years, Audrey; three sons, Terry ( Beverly ), Greg (Lori), and Jay Jacobson. He loved his grandchildren, Todd (Aubrey), Katy and Jessica Jacobson, and his two great grandchildren Shannon and Tyler, who made his life complete. The music of his soul lives on in them.
There will be a memorial service to celebrate Gene’s life at the Community United Methodist Church in Shelby at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Whitted Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.whittedfuneralchapel.com.
In lieu of flowers, Gene’s family asks that donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project in honor of Gene’s grandson, Todd who is serving his third tour of duty in Iraq . Donations can be at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or mailed to P.O. Box 758517 , Topeka , KS 66675 -8517.