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Doris L. Jacobson Oct 19 1921 - Jan 07 2012
Doris Lorraine Jacobson, 90, of Watertown, SD passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown. Services will be Friday, January 13, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons: Brian Jacobson, Quent Olson, Rick Shawn Jacobson, Chris Diekman, and Tony Jacobson; and one great-grandson, Nick Jacobson. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of the Reflections Unit at Jenkins Living Center. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-7 at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. There will be a private graveside service for family at Lakeview Cemetery in Clear Lake, SD following the funeral service. Doris was born at Luther Hospital in Watertown on October 19, 1921, to Guy and Mabel (Cutting) Halse. She was the youngest of eleven children. She was raised on the family farm near Florence, SD where she attended elementary school and graduated from Waubay High School. On December 31, 1943, she married Albert M. “Buster” Jacobson while he was serving in the US Navy during WWII. They lived in San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Bremerton, WA before returning to the Watertown area following the war. They purchased the Ford dealership in Clear Lake in 1960. Mr. Jacobson died in 1971. Doris moved to northwest Watertown in 1987, where she resided until entering Jenkins Living Center in 2010. Doris gave her heart to the Lord after the death of her husband, and she continued to walk with Him all the days of her life. She was known to her family as a prayer warrior who was continually praying for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and whoever else the Lord put on her heart. She loved reading God’s Word and sharing the love of Jesus whenever she had the opportunity. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends as a person of profound faith who had a wonderful heart of compassion. Grateful for having shared her life are two sons: Rick (Deana) Jacobson and Albert M. “Scooter” (Cindi) Jacobson III, all of Watertown, SD; one daughter, Karen (Loren) Diekman of Watertown, SD; son-in-law, Mike Olson of Loveland, CO; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Shirley Halse of Clear Lake, SD; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 5 sisters, her husband, and a daughter, Sandy Olson.

Doris L. Jacobson
Oct 19 1921 - Jan 07 2012

Doris Lorraine Jacobson, 90, of Watertown, SD passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown. Services will be Friday, January 13, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons: Brian Jacobson, Quent Olson, Rick Shawn Jacobson, Chris Diekman, and Tony Jacobson; and one great-grandson, Nick Jacobson. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of the Reflections Unit at Jenkins Living Center. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-7 at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. There will be a private graveside service for family at Lakeview Cemetery in Clear Lake, SD following the funeral service.

Doris was born at Luther Hospital in Watertown on October 19, 1921, to Guy and Mabel (Cutting) Halse. She was the youngest of eleven children. She was raised on the family farm near Florence, SD where she attended elementary school and graduated from Waubay High School. On December 31, 1943, she married Albert M. “Buster” Jacobson while he was serving in the US Navy during WWII. They lived in San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Bremerton, WA before returning to the Watertown area following the war. They purchased the Ford dealership in Clear Lake in 1960. Mr. Jacobson died in 1971. Doris moved to northwest Watertown in 1987, where she resided until entering Jenkins Living Center in 2010.

Doris gave her heart to the Lord after the death of her husband, and she continued to walk with Him all the days of her life. She was known to her family as a prayer warrior who was continually praying for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and whoever else the Lord put on her heart. She loved reading God’s Word and sharing the love of Jesus whenever she had the opportunity. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends as a person of profound faith who had a wonderful heart of compassion.

Grateful for having shared her life are two sons: Rick (Deana) Jacobson and Albert M. “Scooter” (Cindi) Jacobson III, all of Watertown, SD; one daughter, Karen (Loren) Diekman of Watertown, SD; son-in-law, Mike Olson of Loveland, CO; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Shirley Halse of Clear Lake, SD; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 5 sisters, her husband, and a daughter, Sandy Olson.

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Comment posted by: Marie Borns
Thu 12th Jan 2012 05:50 pm

To the family of Doris-- ---You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all!

Comment posted by: Jeanne Horning
Thu 12th Jan 2012 10:26 am

My sympathies to all of you! Though I never met Doris, I can tell that she was a special lady by what I have read on this board. May God bless all of you as you prepare to celebrate her life tomorrow. Can you imagine what she must be experiencing now!! What joy! May God wrap His arms around all of you and keep you in His peace.....

Love, Jeanne

Comment posted by: Allan and Phyllis Wikstrom
Wed 11th Jan 2012 06:17 pm

Our Deepest Sympathy to your family. So sorry to here about your Mother, our love & prayers are with your family.

Comment posted by: Jan Thorson Bienn
Wed 11th Jan 2012 12:32 pm

My sympathy to the Jacobson family. I have many memories of the fun that was had with your family at Farmers Club at Lakeview #3. What a great laugh she had and the love of her family was shown brightly. The memories will live on forever.

Comment posted by: Jodi Jacobson Simerly
Tue 10th Jan 2012 11:55 pm

I didn't know Doris well, but Karen always brought her through my line at Walmart and I enjoyed visiting with her. RIP Doris, you will be missed by all who knew you!

Comment posted by: Pal DeDe Hanson
Tue 10th Jan 2012 05:22 pm

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother....Many happy memories .....Our sympathy is with you

Comment posted by: Janie Fox
Tue 10th Jan 2012 10:48 am

Oh Doris how I will miss you!
Love, Kisses, and Hugs

Janie

Comment posted by: LeAnn Heintz Mears
Tue 10th Jan 2012 10:34 am

My Deepest Sympathy to your family. Your Mother was a real special lady. I have so many memories of your mom. All the sleep overs we had were so much fun, and your mom was always so sweet and put up with us, I'm sure there were times when we drove her a little nuts, but she would never say anything... May all you memories get you through this very difficult time.
In His Grip,
LeAnn

Comment posted by: Linda Dailey
Mon 09th Jan 2012 09:28 am

Our sympathy to the Jacobson family. What a lady!! She was the best bread maker I ever knew! I remember her making "dough gobs",as Karen called them. Mmmmmmmmm good! There are so many memories I have of Doris. All the times at the lake before moving to Clear Lake. Remember how sad we all were the day we had to make that move?? She was the best neighbor lady ever!! Mom and Shirley enjoyed their visits with your Mom. They will always be special memories for them also. God Ble

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