William Robert (Bob) Jacobsen
June 4, 1925 — November 18, 2009
William Robert Jacobsen (Bob) passed away November 18, 2009. Bob was born in Cleveland Utah to William Einer & Florence Lola Jacobsen.
He was a veteran of WWII having enlisted in US Navy in 1943, and serving on various battle ships and bomb sweepers. His greatest disappointment was that he never graduated from high school, therefore could not advance in the military. He was constantly after his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to get their diploma.
He married Colleen Binks May 21, 1946 and were later sealed in the Los Angeles Temple for time and all eternity. Together they had four children. Mom and Dad lived in Mapleton Utah for most of their lives. They lived in Bell Gardens California for approximately 3 years in the 1960's, then returned to Mapleton.
He is survived by Children Mary Ellen McNeese (Randall) Evans, Joe (Leila) Jacobsen, Connie (Bliss) Kinser; 7 granddaughters, many great-grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Colleen (Spouse), Edna (Spouse), Bill (Son), Jeremy (Grandson), and Alison (Great-granddaughter).
There will be a graveside service Monday November 23 at 11:00 am at the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.