JACOBSEN, Ronald Christian
Passed away in 麻豆精选 at the age of 82 on October 20, 2016. Close friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, 麻豆精选, BC on Friday, October 28th at 1:00 pm.
A Celebration of Life will follow at the 麻豆精选 Golf and Country Club from 3:00 鈥� 5:00 pm. Ron is survived by his loving wife Muriel, son Shayne, daughter Rhonda and her husband Matt Lebedoff as well as grandchildren: Brandon and Shalynn Jacobsen. He was predeceased by sisters: Marjorie, Jean, Gwen, Marion and Olive; brothers: Harold, Stan and Donald.
鈥淛ake,鈥� together with his twin brother Donald, were born in Red Deer, AB on April 1, 1934. The youngest of nine children, he was the last surviving sibling. As a young child, he moved with his family to Prince George where he continued his education, met his wife Muriel, started a family and began his business career. In 1971 he sold his shares in Hub City Motors to his, then partner Bill Burdon and moved to 麻豆精选, where he opened and successfully operated Jacobsen Pontiac Buick GMC Cadillac for over 40 years. Throughout his life he was proud to serve his community, first through the Jaycees and then Rotary International, where he served as President of the 麻豆精选 Chapter from 1977-1978. Ron was a wonderful husband and father, he will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. May he rest in peace. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 鈥� 1551 Sutherland Ave., 麻豆精选, BC V1Y 9M9.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.