Carl William Jacobi
January 9, 1934 - February 16, 2015
As published in the February 23, 2015 World-Spectator
Carl William Jacobi, 81, of Moosomin, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully on February 16, 2015 at the Broadview Centennial Lodge where he’d resided since January 22.
Carl was born in Moose Jaw on January 9, 1934, the seventh child of Anna Marie Larsen and Karl Eric Jacobi. He spent his childhood in the Stelcam/Drinkwater area.
In 1947 he and his parents moved to the Iona District (Moosomin) renting land from George Maybee. In 1952 they purchased the Rory McDonald farm (the home place). In May of that year his father passed away and Carl farmed with his mother until she passed in January of 1958. Carl continued farming until his retirement in 2012 at which time he moved into Moosomin.
Carl is predeceased by his first wife, Diane Osborne (1970); his two sisters Marie and Laura; his brother Ed; daughter Denise Tippett; his grandson Clayton Pollock; and daughter-in-law Melissa Tippett.
Carl leaves to mourn his wife Marilyn; seven children: Ken (Mary), Bill (Trudy), Carolynn (Jim), Lorna (Garth), Shannon (Rona), Terry (Paula) and Doug; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; his sisters Helen, Edna, and Irma; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends and neighbors.
Carl’s passions in life were his large family, Marilyn, and farming. He was so proud of each of his children and was always eager to hear of their latest accomplishments. Carl valued and enjoyed the friendship and support of his neighbors and they could always count on him to give a helping hand. A natural farmer, there wasn’t much that Carl couldn’t build or fix. He always made time for a visit and was quick to put on a pot of coffee for whoever stopped by. Carl was a proud member of the Moosomin Elks club and worked to benefit his community.
Carl had a special love for birds and planted many shelter belts to attract and feed them. Keeping their numerous bird feeders well stocked was a major job in the wintertime-a passion he shared with his wife.
Carl will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, but he will live on in the many stories and memories he has left us with.
The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to all Carl and Marilyn’s neighbors and friends who helped them continue farming after his heart attack (2008); to Delma McLeod who helped dad and Marilyn live in their home this past year; to the staff at the Moosomin Hospital for their great care; to Donna and her daughter Laura, for their special friendship; and to the staff at Broadview Centennial Lodge for their warm welcome and care.
Instead of flowers and if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association, or to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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