James Jacobson Obituary

From Lisa Schmadeke ( Jim's college buddy). Mindy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I was at a St Patrick's Day party and ran into an SAE that knew that Jim and I dated in college. He asked if I had heard about Jim, and of course I said "No". I spoke to Jim last spring, and was to visit him, yet your family was going back and forth to Florida... so we did not get together. I cannot believe he is gone. He will be missed. My prayers go out for you and the boys.

Mindy,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have the greatest memories of Jim as a devoted husband and father. It sounds trite I guess, but with Jim, it was so evident. I remember when we left that concert so many years ago and the very first thing Jim did was get on the phone to check on the kids. I can remember the loving tone in his voice and the fact that they were on his mind even on his "night out" -- it made a big impression on me. I'm sad that I live so far away and missed out on these many years of being closer to you and your family. My thoughts are with you, the kids and the many friends and family members whose life was enriched by knowing Jim. All my love, Debbie

Mindy and family...we are so sorry for your loss of Jim, your husband and best friend, Mrs J. your son, Karen and Sara your brother,boys.. your dad and confidant. He was incredible, always right there with you , engaged, full of life, positive...knowing the odds, and his always feeling so blessed, I thought he was going to be around a long time.Mindy you took such good care of him. Jim was as warm as the sun he always made one feel it. His arm was always reaching out to you...and Mindy ...that is how i see Jim... reaching to you and loving you, you two were the best couple. We are so very sorry for this unbelievable loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you all Love Liz, Pat, Rob, and Ben Sesso

Mindy, Max and Jonathan,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Jim twice during my time here at Covenant, but he made an impression to last a lifetime. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

My deepest condolences for your loss. Jim set high goals for those in his life and led by setting the highest for himself. He was truely an exceptional person and leader who was openly proud of his family.

Mindy, Max & Jonathan,

My thoughts and heart go out to you in this difficult time. I was terribly saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Although I've never met you or Jim in person, you all are great people. I have truly enjoyed working with you both on projects around your home. You both are wonderfully easy going people and it has been a pleasure to get to know you over the past few years. Keep your shining spirit bright.

Jenn @ OPB

Mindy, I am ver sorry to hear about Jim. We never met but I had the honor to do business with Covenant for the past few years and heard nothing but great things. His employees really admired him.

Mindy,

I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I barely knew either of you and yet you welcomed me and opened up your home and your hearts to me. I treasured our weekend together and it was so apparent how much you loved each other. I am so very sorry for your loss and I hope you find comfort in knowing how blessed you both were to have that great love in your life.

All my prayers to you and your children.

Kelly Barofsky

Mindy,

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

Nick Gialamas

Mindy,Max and Jonathan

I am writing on behalf of the JFK management team.
There are no words to express our hearthfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Please accept our sympathy for your sad loss of your loving husband and father Jim Jacobson. May it comfort you to know that so many people care and are thinking of you and your family at this time.
Our fond respect to you and yours,

Mindy, Max and Jonathan,
Almost a year and a half ago, when my son, Zach had a major health challenge & coming out of the post-anesthesia ICU, you and Jimmy (my cousin) couldn't do enough or say enough to help me understand his condition. In that moment, I thanked him and Mindy, but thank you is not enough, for he instilled in me an inspiration that things will be OK, and to look on the bright side. He insisted on my son calling him, but unfortunately, my son was too ill at the time. Jimmy's optimism, his character, faith, and his sense of love & devotion for his family (and theirs to him) are keeping his memory alive for us all. Please accept our sweet thoughts and prayers.

Mindy, Max and Jonathon,
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and Father. We just want you to know that you are in our thoughts at this sad time.

Rob, Sue, Lauren and Dan Hoff

Mindy, Jonathan & Max

I'm thinking of you all the time and wishing that Jim was back in his office yelling out to me to pick-up 40. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to work with him these last 7 years. He was the greatest and the coolest and the best. He is the original superstar and I will miss him forever. Jim hardly let a day go by without telling me he appreciated me or forcing me to eat his leftover desert. He was truly the most wonderful boss. Please know that I am here to help in any way that I can.

Mindy and Family...It was with great shock and sadness that I learned of Jim's passing. During the years that he and I served on the Board of North Star Trust, I came to rely heavily on his wisdom and good judgement. He was a friend and colleague, and I extend my deepest sympathies to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.

Mindy, Max and Johnathan,

It was with great sadness when I learned of Jim's death. Please accept my condolences for your loss. He will be missed.

My heartfelt condolences go to the Jacobson family. May God comfort you in this time of loss. You all will be in my prayers. Jon Erwin, Peru IN

Mindy and Boys,
I have known Jim since 1999. I received great advice both professionally and personally from Jim. He is a great man and my thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.

Mindy and Family:
Jim was the best. He will be missed by many. I have many fond memories working together and enjoyed every moment I had with him. My deepest sympathies to you. May God Bless.

Mindy, Max, and Jonathan,

We just wanted to say how sorry we are for your loss. As you know, Jim was very special. He was so proud of you 3, and he always told us how lucky he was to have you all in his life. I am honored to have known him and we wish you all the best in this difficult time.
Dan & Stacey Harvey

Mindy and family,
I am deeply saddened by the news. Please remember that you have family and friends that will love and support you through this chapter of your lives. I have and will continue to pray for peace in your heart, soul and mind. It was a pleasure knowing Jim and it is a pleasure knowing you, Mindy. Much love...

Mindy, Johnathon and Max,

Both Sheri and I were saddened by Jim's passing. Our thought and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. Jim was such a visionary, I feel privleged to have been a small part of his life during the birth of Worldwide and beyond. Thanks for many years of fond memories and many Saturday's of business building I will never forget.

Aunt Mindy, Max, and JJ
There is no one else in this world who can compare to Uncle Jimmy. He was always so compassionate, warm, loving, friendly, and welcoming. He always had a smile on his face and was always so optimistic and fun to be around. I will never forget the countless passover dinners and get togethers between our two families and how much he contributed to those moments. My thoughts, prayers, and heart will always be with you and the rest of your family.

Mindy and Family...my deepest sympathies on Jim's passing. Jim's father and I founded Griffith&Jacobson long ago, and I had the privilege of working with Jim for many years. Jim was an excellent lawyer, wonderful person, and a good friend, and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mindy, Max and Jonathon,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss. I knew Jim professionally, and his energy, humor and enthusiasm were inspirational. My family, as well, knows the sorrow of loosing members too soon. After the darkness, comes the light. Hold close to everything that you love, remembering when you can that everything lovely in your lives is your creation. You are creating more beauty and more love right now.
My prayers and deepest regards are with each of you,

i'm stunned. Jim was such an inspiration. This is beyond wrong. As Billy Joel said "only the good die young". Irv and Jim built the greatest small law firm, I worked with both when still a young law clerk and attorney. Jim's brillance was joined with a heart, and a sense of humor that all who got to know him never forgot. Jim, Irv, Lou and Jim M were a bedrock of support when I lost my significant other. My heart breaks for Mindy, his children, his mom, and all the extended Jacobson's family. We all were better because of Jim Jacobson

Dear Mindy, Jonathan and Max,

We were crestfallen to learn of the loss of your husband and father. We wish you comfort and know that your loving memories of Jim will help to sustain you at this most difficult time and into the future.

Jeff, Gwen, Jordan and Laura Bernfield

Mindy, Max and Jonathon,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jim is certainly someone who touched my life and I will always remember him. He was a very special person;enthusiasm for life, family, friends and his passions. I will certainly miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

The entire family is diminished by your loss. Our condolences to you during these difficult days. Please know our thoughts go out to you. May beloved memories always be a comfort.

from Michael Kogen and Bonnie Salomon

Mindy & Family- We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a warm guy. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Laurie & Marty Goldberg Northbrook, Illinois

Mindy, Max and Jonathan,

Jim’s dedication and compassion spread out to touch the lives of so many, both professionally and personally. Both Sheldon and I are fortunate to have been included in that group. Hold tight to his memories as we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Mindy & Family ; We were saddened to see the news about Jim. It seems like it was yesterday when we spoke at Twin and commpared brain injuries with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tragic time in your life. Love, Laurie & Marty Goldberg

Mindy, Max and Jonathon, We express our deepenst sympathies to you at the loss of Jim. It has truly been an honor to know him. He was an inspirational man whose greatest joy was the love and pride he expressed for his family. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mindy, Jonathan, and Max,
I knew Jim for a long time. I have to say that he was a special person and I feel honored that I was one of the ones who knew that about Jim. He had a unique and caring way with people. I will miss him greatly. My deepest condolences.

Mindy, Max and Jonathan and the Jacobson family,
It was a true honor to know Jim and to work with him. I always delighted in his visits to the office. My memories of our conversations are always bright and happy ones. He was blessed with unique human gifts and I am certain God is smiling and very pleased with him. Well done good and faithful servant! Rest in peace! May God give you all strength, love and comfort in your days ahead.

Jim was one of the kindest, most inspirational men it's been my honor to know. Our admiration for him at Covenant is unbounded. May God be with you as you try to accept his loss.

Mindy, Jonathan and Max,

Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your husband and father. It was an honor to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Debbie and Jerry Park

Dear Mrs. Jacobson: I'm an employee of Gloria Block. I was preparing to eat my lunch one day in the office suite's kitchen, when I encountered Jim preparing his lunch and I asked him what he was making. He told me "this is what my wonderful wife prepared for me and I just spread it on the bread." We exchanged stories about our lunch that day and I'll never forget what a wonderful and "great listener" your husband was. It was a pleasure meeting him that day and I'll miss sharing our lunch menus. May he rest in our Lord's peace. Peace to you and your family.
Norma Haas

Dear Mindy, Max and Jonathan,
Stuart and I are very sorry to hear about Jim. Jim was so great to us so many, many years ago, and we will always appreciate what he did for us.
Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Linda and Stuart Shayman,
Danny and Peter

Mindy, Max and JJ and the rest of the Jacobson family
Words cannot express how saddened we are at Jimmy's passing. I will always think of him with that twinkle in his eye and his patient way with a meal. He was a great friend, husband and father. No one enjoyed life more and no one worked harder to make sure all those around him did the same. He had a beautiful soul that will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences on this loss and our heartfelt prayers that you will all find solace in how much he was loved and admired by so many. He gave of his time gladly to organizations and to people but never more than to his family. We are privileged and honored to have called him friend for all too short a time. No once could be sad when they were with Jimmy which was one of his many, many gifts. He will always be with us, running just a little bit late but happy to see us when he arrived. We love you all and want you to know you are always in our thoughts and hearts, just as Jimmy is and always will be.
Love, Randie, Lou and Rachel Bruno

Mindy, Max and Jonathan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was such a wonderful man to work for and an inspiration to everyone in the Covenant family of companies. I will always remember the gleam in his eyes when he had an idea and will remain inspired by that simple memory.

Dear Mindy, Jonathan and Max, our deepest condolences on your loss. It was an honor to have known such a kind and caring man. Your family will as always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Mindy, JJ and Max,

I am devastated that Jim has left us. He was, without a doubt, the most unique individual I have ever been privileged to know. I feel honored to have worked with him for thirteen years - learning from him everyday. He was a man of great substance, drive and discipline. He never felt sorry for himself or complained. He was most certainly instrumental in shaping me into who I am today, not only as an employee, but also simply as a human being. He was ALWAYS there for me; such a great friend.

I wish peace and comfort for you right now. Hold tight to the memories you created together and embrace the blessing that such a beautiful man was your husband and father.

Love,
Alice

My husband, Ira, and I were very saddened this morning to see that Jim has left you. We saw him in May at the Chicago Legal Clinic dinner and were happy to see that he seemed well. We went to law school with Jim and he was then, and most recently in May, always a good guy and one that seemed to engage with all who met him. We all were lucky to have known Jim. Our deepest condolences to all of his family and friends.

Dear Mindy, JJ, and Max,
We are enormously saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He has touched the hearts of so many people, including ours. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Peter, Barbara, Pete, Alex and Claire

Memories... and then some!
Ravinia Green Music in the Park with a Dove Bar. Deep Dish Chicago Pizza. Ribs and BBQ sauce with rubber gloves. Hawaiian Tux flashing those cute hairy legs in Aloha print Jams. Black Jack lessons and coming home $100 dollars richer. Tahoe skiing in some fine suspenders. PolishTown dancing. Coolest of the cool. You are the coolest Jimmy! Love you always! We all will miss the Coolest MENSCH in ChiTown.
XOXOXO! Aloha Jimmy,
Tekla, Carlos, Simone & Evan Weber
Kailua-Lanikai, Hawaii

Mindy, Max and Jonathan,Sara, Karen,Patty and all who were fortunate to have known Jimmy.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. So very sorry to learn of your lose.

Dear Mindy, Jonathan and Max,
We are so saddened to hear about Jim.
I will always remember and admire how close your family is and how you and Jim commuted together downtown. Always a smile on his face. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara, George, Robert, Scott and Brett Fenton
Bannockburn, IL

Dear, dear Mindy. No amount of time can break the link between two hearts joined in true friendship. And so today, my heart aches in sympathy for your loss. You are in my prayers, Mindy.
Love,
Donna

Mindy, Max and Jonathan,
When I saw the paper today I couldn't believe what I was reading. Jim was such a warm and caring man. I will always remember our field trips to Lincoln Park Zoo when Jim and his father always met us there. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Kolber, Walden School

Dearest Mindy, Max and Johathan...
You are in thoughts and prayers at this time. There are no words to comfort but hold tight to all your good memories as soon they will bring you great peace.
God bless Jim and may he rest in peace and will no pain or suffering.

Wendy

Mindy, Max and Jonathan,
I just heard and am so sad. However I count myself as having been blessed to have had Jim as my friend. Whether it was with the guys, looking at his enormously complex call sheets or talking business-I always felt he was genuine and kind and above all a man of superlative moral character. You and your extended family are in my prayers each day. All who have known him have truly been enriched. May the days ease your pain and may the future grow to be one which Jim has helped in some way to make better for each of you.
With Love,
Bob Cohen

We were saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Dan & I held such admiration for Jim as an attorney, friend and father. He will be greatly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the boys. West Irving Die Cast

Our deepest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. We hope that your memories of such a wonderful, loving and compassionate human being bring you comfort. He lived life to the fullest, and impacted the lives of so many people with such an unrelenting positive attitude. We were blessed that Jim included us, along with so many others, in his "family". While Jim was taken too soon, Jim knew how to squeeze the most out of everyday. It is almost as if he knew he had to accelerate his schedule and work harder. Luckily for us he knew how to do the most good he could in the little time he had. May Jim's memory be a blessing.
From Ari Flemenbaum and family

Max and Jonathan, you are both in my thoughts and prayers. L'Shanah Tova Umetukah

We will all miss Jim...a real gentlemen and a great guy. Our thoughts are with Mindy and the boys. All our love, Jeff & Sheri.

Mindy Max and Jonathan,
You have all been in our thoughts and prayers for many months! We adore all of you and we will miss Jim very much! Jim was truley an exceptional person and we are blessed to have been a part of his life!
We are here for all you. Much love
Stacy and Chuck

Our deepest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. We hope that your memories of such a wonderful, loving and compassionate human being bring you comfort. He lived life to the fullest, and impacted the lives of so many people with such an unrelenting positive attitude. We were blessed that Jim included us, along with so many others, in his "family". While Jim was taken too soon, Jim knew how to squeeze the most out of everyday. It is almost as if he knew he had to accelerate his schedule and worker harder. And luckily for us he knew how to do the most good he could in the little time he had. May Jim's memory be a blessing.
From Ari Flemenbaum and family