James Jacobson Obituary

Just a fun memory of Jim and Judy come up remembering them both. Judy call me! Trisha

From all of James's son Jeff "Jake"'s friends on the Gold Star Wicker Park softball team- Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your dad is in a better place and you were blessed to have had him for as many great years as you did!

Jim, was an inspiration to me to what I have become and what I have endeared from the memories of following in a great mans footsteps. There were times I looked upon my child hood memories and said “This is an individual that I look up to, with and followed.” To this day I still use the base foundations that were ingrained from Boy Scouts, Running, Coaching, Baseball, and life in general. This only remains to say that I will always remember you and your family for a path served to follow in Christ our savior.

Dear Judy,

I will always remember Jim's kindess and smiles. He was a great guy and you were very blessed to have been his helpmate.

I pray God's strengthe and comfort for you!

God Bless You

Nancy Shannon

jim had alot of energy in his life and he will be missed

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Our thoughts are with you.



With Love,

Erin & Billy

I will always remember Jim for his kindness, positive attitude and courage. He was one of the most uplifting individuals I have ever met. I will miss him.