Gayle Jacobson

GAYLE JACOBSON Click here to view Gayle's Video Tribute REXBURG, IDAHO -- Gayle Pickett Jacobson, 77, of Swan Valley, passed away December 19, 2008, at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg. She was born March 16, 1931, in Logan, Utah, to Lyman Armstrong and Claudia Ethel Womack Pickett. She graduated from Ammon High School in 1949 and later attended Ricks College. She married Donald Oran Jacobson in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on June 14, 1950. He died June 8, 2006. She spent her childhood in Ammon, lived in Rexburg for three years and spent the rest of her life in Swan Valley. She worked for the Swan Valley School District as a Title I Aide for 20 years. She was a wife and homemaker. She loved quilting, gardening and baking. Gayle enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and attending their activities. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in numerous positions including Primary President, Young Woman's President, and Relief Society President. In her later years, she and her husband served an LDS mission to Cove Fort, Utah. Survivors include six sons, Nathan (Patti) Jacobson of Idaho Falls, Blaine (Cynthia) Jacobson of Boise, Douglas (Tracy) Jacobson of Rexburg, Bryant (Jeri) Jacobson of Rigby, Eric (Azell) Jacobson of Rexburg, and Dallan Jacobson of Boise; five daughters, Cheryl (Ray) Chatham of Hot Springs, Ark., Jo Anne (Donae) Colborn of Ammon, Yvonne (Kirk) Nickerson of Howe, Marilee (Jon) Moe of New York, NY, and Alisa (David) Miller of Ventura, Calif; brothers, Richard (Myrna) Pickett of Ammon, Matt (Becky) Pickett of Idaho Falls, Glayson (Joyce) Pickett of Shelley; sisters, Marilyn (Hal) Hunter of Rexburg, Beth (Gordon) Thatcher of Rexburg, Berdene (Brent) Hill of Blackfoot; 40 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, three brothers, and her husband. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2008, at the Palisades LDS Ward Chapel in Swan Valley with Bishop Doug H. Martin officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood East Side, 963 S. Ammon, and Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services in Swan Valley. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Melissa Twaroski Cheryl, I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. My prayers are with you and your family in this time of great loss and transition. Tracy Farley Cheryl, your friends from the FS are thinking of you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything that we can dom. Love, Tracy Karen Tinkle and Family Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Tom and Jan Galovich Family tjgalo@gmail.com Dear Jacobson Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing your Mom. We know of the love you share as a family and pray the Lord's choicest blessings of peace and comfort to be upon each of you. Lots of Love, The Galovich Family Heidi Rudd reesespeices22@gmail.com I go to school with Kirsten and she is one of my best friends. I just wanted to say I am so sorry that your grandma died. I also wanted to let you know that I cried one night as I put myself in Kirsten's place and I imagined how hard it is going to be when my grandma dies. I also admire how strong Kirsten is, because the day her grandma died she invited me over and she acted as though it had never happened and I know when my grandma dies it will not be easy for me to accept that she is gone. I know I can always turn to Kirsten for help and that’s what I love about her. Kirsten, thanks for everything you have done for me. I love you so much!!! Call me if you need anything. Again, I am sorry!! Merry Christmas Love, Heidi Rudd Owen and Vella Romrell Kirk and Yvonne and extended family; We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and nephew. It must be so difficult. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you know peace and comfort at this sorrowful time. Our Love, the Romrell’s Teresa Knapp teresamcwhirt@msn.com My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I'm a dear friend of Cheryl Chatham and my heart is so heavy after hearing about your loss; please know with friends and family to comfort you ...you will find the light to carry on! Love, Teresa Knapp Pam Paxman Gustin pgustin@sbcglobal.net Alisa and family, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a kind, giving person. I know you will all miss her incredibly. My thoughts are with you over the holidays. Alisa- Gracie, Garrison and I are going to be in IF the day after Christmas. If you are still around, I'd love to see you. Love, PK Cheryl Fauhl cfauhl@fs.fed.us As a co-worker with Cheryl, I've heard many stories of her life on the farm with her mom, dad, brothers and sisters. We are never ready to lose our parents, but we know they are together again and waiting for all of you with loving arms. Prayers for peace in your hearts during this time. Lacey Hamilton I am one of Kirsten's friends and neighbors. When I heard that her grandma died, I felt terrible because I know that some day that will happen to me. I know that when that happens to me, she will be there for me like I was for her. I am very sorry, Kirsten. Merry Christmas, Lacey Hamilton Ralph and Shirlee Hunter Dear Jacobson Family. We loved your mother. She was a beautiful friend to us. We extend our condolences from Hawaii. We are doing volunteer work here so will not make the funeral but want to send our love. Ralph and Shirlee Hunter Barrett Family snowmobile2us@rocketmail.com To Jake and Patti, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family throughout this difficult time. You are some very dear friends of our family and we will surely be thinking of you during this difficult time. The Barrett Families: Gary Barrett. Ronnie Barrett Tracey G. Sessions traceysessions@cableone.net I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I will forever treasure the weekend fun I had with your family. Sleeping in the girls room; telling stories all through the night. Your mother always made room for visitors with open arms, big smiles and lots of great food. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Huckstep & Noakes DA Office ksager@teakfoods.com Blaine & Cynthia, On behalf of the entire DA office, we extend our condolences to your family at the loss of your mother. We hope you find tremendous support in knowing what is happening now and the sweet comfort it certainly brings to our lives knowing where she is. Warm Regards. Paul Serna sserna@fs.fed.us Cheryl and Family. My condolences to you and your family . . . May God keep you all in his loving arms through this mourning period. I will keep all in my prayers. Carolyn K. Shedd carolyn.shedd@gmail.com Cheryl, I don't know if you are aware of this or not, but my Mother died December 14th, just five days before your Mom, so I share your sorrow in losing a loved one during this holiday season. May our Father in Heaven give you comfort during this time. I continue, as usual, to lift you up and take you to the cross, my precious dear friend. Let's visit very soon. Much Love from Mississippi, Carolyn Shedd Peggy Taylor Wellock pwellock@yahoo.com Don Jacobson was the Bishop of the ward when we left Idaho in 1957. I remember he and Gayle well, although they did not have that many children when we left. I remember him as a compassionate and caring bishop and her as a lady with much class. My best to all the children, spouses, gandchildren and other relatives. My husband and I visit Swan Valley and Irwin/Palisades for the Damkid reunions every few years and my thoughts always go back to the families that I remember as a child. My best . . . Peggy Taylor Wellock