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George Jacobs Obituary

George (Jake) H. Jacobs, 64, of Dolores, CO, died 2/24/2023, at St. Mary's in Grand Junction. Born 10/9/1958 in Biloxi, Mississippi to George W. and Pat (McGinn) Jacobs. He graduated high school in 1977 and served in the Marine Corps for 4 years.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years Kathy (Osterfeld) Jacobs; his mother Pat Jacobs; sister, Tracy Capagreca (Robert); and brothers Gerald Jacobs (Debbie) and Terry Jacobs (Teresa). He was happiest when he was in the mountains near Dolores hunting or fly fishing, or in his woodshop.
Service will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Journal on Mar. 22, 2023.

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Judy Wolfe

March 24, 2023

I'm sorry for your loss, Kathy.

Dan Uhrich

March 22, 2023

Jake was an amazing hunter who was very willing to teach a young man about hunting and trapping. He was a great guy who taught me so much! I haven´t seen him I. Years but he will always be in my heart. Dan Uhrich

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