Michael Grant Jacobson
December 15, 1946 - July 23, 2013
Obituary
MIDDLETON-Michael G. Jacobson, age 66, a brave man living with Lou Gehrig’s disease, passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. He was born on Dec. 15, 1946, the son of Grant and Mary Jean (Condon) Jacobson. Mike graduated from La Follette High School in 1965. Following high school, he worked at Oscar Mayer before joining the family business, Jacobson Brother’s Meats . Thru vision and hard work Mike built the business into what Madison knows it as today. He loved golfing and played around the world including Scotland. Mike was united in marriage to Carole Parker on April 13, 1991. He is survived by his sons, Mark (Wendi) Jacobson of Oregon and Todd (Laura) Jacobson of Oconomowoc; step children, Holly (Carter) Balfour of St. Paul, Minn., Hilary (John) Simkins of Philadelphia, and Theodore “Teddy” (Sara) Parker of Andover, Mass.; grandchildren, Melanie, Ashley, and Chole Jacobson, Emily, Justin, Natalie, and Danny Jacobson, Adeline, Oliver and Phoebe Balfour, Max and Oscar Simkins, and Tyler, Ellie, and Lucy Parker; and sister-in-law, Sandra Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Julie. Mike will be missed by all that knew him both for his incredible attitude and infectious smile and laugh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, and also at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Avow Hospice at avow.thankyou4caring.org or to ALS Association at www.alsawi.org. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Avow Hospice nursing staff and especially Sandy for all their loving care and support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761
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Entombment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Avow Hospice at avow.thankyou4caring.org or to ALS Association at www.alsawi.org.
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, and also at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Tuesday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013.
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Robert Cobb
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To the Jacobson Family, on behalf of my family, we send our deepest condolences. Jake, was a tremendous person. His infectious laugh, his heart of gold, and most of all his friendship will be dearly missed! My family and I just loved him and being with him, he lit up our lives and we are very grateful he was in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carol and the entire Jacobson family!
Robert Cobb Family
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Bob and Vonnie Conlin
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Dear Carol and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We didn't know until very recently that Mike was ill. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. The wonderful memories, the closeness of your family and the love of God will carry you through.
FB
fred and courtney brightbill
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Dear Carole,
We cannot explain how sad we are to hear about Mike. He was such an upbeat individual with so much talent and such understanding of people. Bishops Woods will never be the same. We hope we see you back in town. Tell us if there is anything we can do. We would love to help in any way.
Sincerely,
Fred and Courtney
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Jerry Ball
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Our Condoences to all of the Michael Jacobson Family. The memories will live with us forever. Love and Prayers to all.
CW
Carol & Fran Wagman
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Dear Carole, Fran and I want to express our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. We pray for you to be comforted in all your sorrow. You will be in our thoughts.
God be with you, Fran and Carol Wagman
RE
Ron and Louisa Eddy
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There is a passage in the Bible that describes Mike's spirit, and it's from 2 Timothy 4. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge will award to me that day----and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing". Mike's family fought the "good fight" with him every step of the way. Ron and I send our love and prayers to Mike's family
Ron and Louisa