In Memory

John Jacobson

Deceased 2019

John E. "Jake" Jacobson, Jr., 73, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Born May 30, 1946 in Rockford, the son of Einar and Connie (Kraft) Jacobson. Graduate of East High School Class of 1964. U.S. Army veteran stationed in Korea. Jake worked in the Electronics Department at Walmart for 20 years. He had a lifetime love of reading and writing. While in the Army, he wrote for the camp newspaper. He had several comic books published and wrote a novel. Jake was a projectionist at several theaters in Rockford. Survived by his sister, Patricia Jacobson; and brother, Rande (Kimberly) Jacobson. Predeceased by his parents; and brother-in-law, Barry Groves.

Private family services will be held. To share a memory or condolence, visit olsonfh.com.



 
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06/06/19 03:55 PM #1    

Curtis Johnson

 

John (nicknamed "Curly") lived two doors from me on Sexton Drive. We met when we were 5 years old, pulling our red wagons behind us. We both loved story-telling and writing and drawing comic books, for which I got in trouble in class at Jefferson Junior High. We were best friends all the way through grade school (first class to start in kindergarten and finish in sixth grade). 

I lost track of him when I went to college after graduating from East High. I'm glad to read that he had a fulfilling life.

I never knew he served in the Army, stationed in Korea. I"m not surprised to read that he always loved reading and writing (as do I). I'm impressed that he got several comic books published and a novel as well. We certainly had plenty of practice telling stories to each other, chapter by chapter as we walked to school and even as we walked to downtown Rockford.

Rest in peace, Curly.


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