F. Max Jacobson

Click Here To View Memorial Video Frank Max Jacobson, 92, of Irwin, Idaho, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014, at Teton Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation. He was briefly under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. Max was born February 1, 1922, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leslia LeRoy Jacobson and Malinda Maude Oakden. He grew up and attended schools in Alpine. He served in the United States Army during World War II. On August 30, 1946, he married Vella Madge Ashment in Dillon, Montana. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on March 19, 1954. To this union were born seven children; Linda, Quinn, Blake, Blair, Flint, Duff, and Vonda. Max and Madge made their home in Irwin, Idaho, where they operated a dairy and a family farm. In addition, Max worked for the Bureau of Reclamation for 14 years. He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in several church positions, including two bishoprics. He also served as a temple worker for 11 years in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. His great love was his family. He also enjoyed farming and riding horses. Max is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Madge Jacobson of Irwin, ID; daughter, Linda (Reid) Hymas of Iona, ID; son, Quinn (Sandra) Jacobson of Dubois, ID; son, Blake (Lanae) Jacobson of Irwin, ID; son, Blair (Joy) Jacobson of Irwin, ID; son, Flint (Lisa) Jacobson of Buhl, ID; son, Duff (Bernadette) Jacobson of Buhl, ID; daughter, Vonda (Mike) Zaugg of Ririe, ID; 46 grandchildren and 91 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his three sisters; Luella, Mildred, and Bernice; four brothers, Lawrence, Leslie, Alton, and Dorald; and one son-in-law, Mike Zaugg. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at the Palisade LDS Ward, 3109 Swan Valley Hwy, with Bishop Terry Hulse officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.

Funeral Services will be held

11:30 a.m. ,Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Palisade LDS Ward 3109 Swan Valley Highway Swan Valley, ID, Bonneville 83449 Notes: The family will meet with friends from 10-11:15 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial in Fielding Memorial Park.