Duane Jacobson
January 11, 2011
Duane G. Jacobson, DVM, passed away peacefully at the Deerfield Retirement Community on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2011, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 517 SW Des Moines Street, Ankeny.
Duane was born July 18, 1930, in Rake, Iowa. He graduated from Rake High School in 1947, served in the US Air Force, and graduated from Iowa State Veterinary College in 1959. He began his 25-year veterinary practice in Thompson, Iowa in 1959. In 1984, Duane became a federal meat inspector in Des Moines until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association.
On June 4, 1960, Duane married Marcia Eggland in Roland, Iowa. He will be remembered by his loving wife, their three children: Todd (Lisa) of Iowa City, Iowa, Paul (Lisa) of Le Mars, Iowa, and Pam (Tim) of Durham, North Carolina, grandchildren Grant, Ben, Paige, Jill, and Jake, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 14, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. A private family burial will be held at Roland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or to the Deerfield Foundation at 13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323.
On-line condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Molly Thede
01/13/2011
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace knowing you are surrounded by many people who love you.
Nancy Quellhorst
01/13/2011
Dear Todd and family,
We were saddened to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. We hope sweet memories will give you comfort.
Your friends at the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Nancy
Rebecca
Alicia
Kelly
Heather
Gina
Nicole
Lori Montag
01/13/2011
Todd, Lisa & Family-
So sorry to hear of your loss. This is a hard and sad time. Try to focus on the happy memories you all shared together, it will help you get through the tough times. We will be thinking of you. Sending hugs your way.
Bill & Lori Montag
kay schillig
01/13/2011
Marcia,Todd,Paul and Pam,
My prayers and sympathy go out to all of you. It is a great loss to loose spouse and father.
Take one day at a time and the aching in your hearts will always be present, but the good and fun memories will come forward and help you to grieve your loss.
Again my condolences to you all.
Kay
Todd & Lisa Boswell
01/13/2011
Jake & Lisa,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Love,
Lisa & Todd
John & Cindy Yorkovich
01/13/2011
Marcia, Todd, Paul, and Pam,
All of us send our sincere sympathies and condolences. We're sure this is a very difficult time. But knowing your family and the great love you had for such a great man, you will find comfort and peace when you celebrate his life and share the memories that you will all have forever.
All our love,
John, Cindy, Brad, Ben and Jenna Yorkovich
Scott Pantel
01/13/2011
Todd,
Sorry to hear for the loss of your father, thoughts and prayers - Scott
Diane Handeland
01/13/2011
Marcia and family, I just saw the notice of Duane's passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you from all of us. Virginia, Diane, Larry, & Dave
Mike McDowell
01/13/2011
It's so difficult to lose such a special person. Please know that your family is in my thoughts. My sincere sympathies.
Scott & Kim Norstrud
01/13/2011
Our sincere sympathies and love to the entire family. Cherish the memories, sneak a smile in amongst the tears and take one day at a time.
Nancy Helm
01/13/2011
You know we are thinking of you all. Doc was a very special man and will be missed but always remembered.I'm so glad we spent time with Doc last year about this time - is'nt funny how things happen. Aren't you glad for the great Christmas picture too!! Looking forward to giving you all a hug.
Kevin Finer
01/12/2011
I just heard the news and wanted to extend my sincere sympathies. I have a lot of good memories of "Doc" coming out to our farm and tending to the livestock as well as his great support for Thompson and our school sports teams. I appreciate the friendship our families have shared and know that "Doc" will be greatly missed. Words don't really seem adequate at a time like this as it is hard to believe he is gone, though only from this earth. My prayers are with Marcia and the family and for your the support you'll receive in the days ahead. God bless you all.
Roberta Ogden and family
01/12/2011
Todd and Lisa, Our prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Kevin Link
01/12/2011
Todd,
So sorry to hear about your dad, its tough to face. Please accept my condolences, and highlight his memory.
Linker