Michael Loren Jacobsen
April 15, 2017
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Michael Loren Jacobsen, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 15 at his home. Services will be held Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation from 12 to 2:00 p.m. and the funeral service at 2:00 p.m.
Michael was born July 3, 1969 in Omaha, NE to Loren and Janis Jacobsen. The family moved to Des Moines when Michael was 6 years old. He graduated from Valley High School in 1987 and then attended DMACC and the University of Nebraska in Omaha. He moved to Tucson, AZ where he met his future wife, Willow in 1998. The couple moved to Des Moines and were married February 9, 2002. Michael worked as an Electrician for Commonwealth Electric and was a member of IBEW Local 347.
In his free time, Michael enjoyed various activities. His family owned and raced horses at Prairie Meadows, he cheered the Chicago Cubs and the Nebraska Huskers with his children, and always had weekly movie nights with his family. Another favorite family activity was frequenting various amusement parks.
Michael is survived by his wife, Willow; children, Collin and Marin Jacobsen; his parents, Loren and Janis Jacobsen; siblings, David (Cari) Jacobsen and Amy (Jeff) Miller; nephews, Benjamin and Matthew Miller; sister-in-law, Sable (BJ) Joseph; parents-in-law, George and Josefa Downs; and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jesse Wilhelm
04/20/2017
I'm so sorry for your loss and for ours... Mike was a great anchor (regardless of how much time went by between visits), I will always remember our friendship and his easy spirit. Sending love and prayers to the entire family. Peace.
Doug Hoskins
04/20/2017
It was so incredibly sad to hear of Mike's passing. Thoughts and Prayers for you Willow, Collin and Marin, Loren, Janis, Dave, and Amy. Mike's friendship with all of us was love in its genuine form. His kindness and generosity was authentic and unwavering and Mike's always caring soul changed lives for the better. Peace and Love for all of you in this difficult time.
Shelley (Arndt) Stjernberg
04/20/2017
Willow - from what I understand this poem is the way your husband lived his life. Conner admired Collin's relationship with his dad. When he shared the sad news with me earlier this week, that was the first thing he told me.
POEM:
One Hundred Years From Now
it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money was in my bank account, nor what my clothes looked like BUT
The world may be a better place because, I was important
In the life of a child.
-Forest Witcraft
Heidi, Jason, Hamilton and Jackson Wentworth
04/20/2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so saddened by your loss. Our family is also so grateful to have the opportunity to know Mike and have him be part of our life experience! He was a good friend, a fun personality and willing to step up in time of need for others. We will miss him! We pray your family finds peace.
Ben Neis
04/19/2017
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Our hope is that you find comfort in family, friends, and God's love and grace.
The Neis Family
Tom Beaumont
04/19/2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Willow and the entire Jacobsen family during this difficult time. Mike was a class act. I will miss our conversations and the friendship we had. I am still in shock that he is no longer with us, but thankful for the memories he helped create. Peace be with all of you.
Jim Norland
04/19/2017
Loren,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lori Heglund
04/19/2017
My heartfelt condolences to all of you for such an incredibly great loss. May God give you strength and peace.
Mark, Staci, Austin, & Summer Nichols
04/19/2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Willow, Collin, Marin and the entire Jacobsen family. Mike was a very kind person and we always enjoyed running into him and listening to his stories. We are all blessed to have known Mike!
Don & Becky Williams
04/19/2017
Our deepest sympathies go to the entire Jacobsen family. There is no greater sorrow then to lose a child no matter what the age is. Our prayers to his wife and children. May you know that God cares and loves all of you.
Brian & Yvette
04/19/2017
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Willow, Collin, Marin and the entire Jacobsen family. We were blessed to have known such a warm and truly funny man. He was a true friend. We will always smile when we think of Mike. The Everhart Family.
Tom Osborn
04/18/2017
My deepest sympathies go out to Willow, Collin, Marin, and the entire Jacobsen family. I have known Mike for a very long time, and he was always a good friend. I hope that you may all find peace in this difficult time and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Lowe
04/18/2017
Jake, so many memories. You always had a smile, you always made me feel better. I hadn't seen you for years, yet your passing touches my soul, pulls from me fond times we had together. You're in heaven, and in my heart. Thank you for your friendship Jake.
Mark & Barb Haisch
04/18/2017
Our hearts go out to your family. Please don't hesitate to ask for any kind of help. Your neighbors are here for you to lean on. We're keeping you in our prayers.
Brian Janssen
04/18/2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Jacobsen family. I was shocked to hear about the loss of Mike. While I hadn't seen him for many years, this terrible news brought back a lot of great memories of him. He will be greatly missed.