Kathy Jacobson
November 08, 2008
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Kathy Jacobson, 57, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Kavanagh House on 56th Street. Kathy was born on September 9, 1951 to Walter and Marlys (Kratz) Jacobson in Ames, Iowa.
Kathy attended Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Education. She began her career in California in the insurance industry for 5 years before returning to Des Moines. Kathy worked for 29 ½ years for Principal Financial Group where she held a number of leadership and management positions in Group Administration and Group Compliance and most recently as a legislative analyst. Kathy was a member of First United Methodist Church and a board member of her Homeowners Association. Kathy was well respected by her co-workers for her intelligence, wisdom and compassion in addition to holding her friendships and family very dear to her heart. She enjoyed animals, shopping, puzzles, playing bridge and reading.
Kathy is survived by her mother, Marlys Jacobson; her sister, Jill Jacobson; her aunt and uncle, Jan and Roger Corbin; her aunt, Alma Jacobson; many cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Walter Jacobson.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at First United Methodist Church, 10th and Pleasant, Des Moines. Friends may visit with family from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines.
Memorial Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or The Animal Rescue League of Iowa in loving memory of Kathy.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dolly Greene
11/11/2008
The sadness I feel from such a wonderful person being gone from this earth is great, so I can only imagine the family's grief. Kathy and I worked together. Even when I did not work directly with her, you could feel the joy she brought with her presence. Before I retired, I worked directly with her on reports. She always took the high road in dealing with others, and made me feel good about work and life. We'd discuss cats, tv, politics, even weather and have a laugh or two. Or if there was something serious to be done or worked on, she was always willing to step up to the challenge.
In the end she's been a positive influence in this world - what better way to have lived.
Martha Padgett
11/10/2008
I am so sorry to hear about Kathy. I've worked with Kathy for many years.
My thoughts and payers are with the family.
Rhonda Oviatt
11/10/2008
I have been a friend and co-worker of Kathy's for quite a few years now, and thought Kathy was one of the most gentle and compassionate people that I've ever known. She will be greatly missed and always fondly remembered.
Joanne Brooks
11/10/2008
I am so sorry to hear about Kathy. I worked with Kathy for many years in the 1980s. She was my manager for a period of time. She was always so up beat not to mention so very smart. We all looked up to her for direction.