Michael Jacobsen

MIKE JACOBSEN Click here to view Mike's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Michael Edward Jacobsen, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Michael was born April 20, 1951, as the fourth child of Bill Jacobsen and Margaret Caroline Patton Jacobsen. From a young age, he was passionate about reading. While earning a B.S. of Psychology, he also performed eclectic studies in Philosophy, as well as other disciplines at Idaho State University. He continued on to earn a M. A. in English, then began working as an editor for EG&G. He dreamt of pursuing a Ph. D., but instead married his wife on March 22, 1978 and they started their family. The supreme passions of his life became family, academics, and fitness. He believed in self discipline. Each day was an opportunity to learn something new. He often said, “You gotta know stuff.” Mike was convivial; he never gave up on people, always encouraging them. He loved fishing, gardening, baseball, coaching, animals, birds, and reading. He studied everyday and could speak several languages. His mental focus extended to his body through power lifting. Survivors include: Wife: Maria Cervantes Jacobsen, 56, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Maria Ellen Jacobsen, 30, Boston, MA Son: Michael Edward Jacobsen, Jr., 28, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Jennifer Jacobsen (Dustin) Pickett, 24, Idaho Falls, ID Mother: Margaret Jacobsen, Idaho Falls, ID Sisters: Carla (Mike) McDonald, Karin (B.J.) Bybee, Susan (Randy) Miller, and Bonnie Marshall, all of Idaho; Brothers: Joseph (Peggy) Jacobsen of Nebraska, Bill (Josie) Jacobsen of Utah, Jon (Kathy) Jacobsen, James Jacobsen, and Tommy Jacobsen of Idaho. He was preceded in death by his father and two nephews. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Chris & Michelle Knudson We send our deepest sympathies to the family of Mike Jacobsen. Unfortunatly due to unforseen circumstances we are unable to attend the funeral. He will be greatly missed. Lynette Bidder Sydneyjean01@comcast.net I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you all. God Bless you, Lynette Kristine Burnham kburnham@cableone.net I worked with Mike at EG&G and remember him as being upbeat, smart and funny. He always had a smile and a witty remark or piece of financial advice to share. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.