James Jay Jacobson

James Jay Jacobson of Great Falls passed away on October 15, 2021. He was 75 years old. James was born on March 29, 1946, to Alice and Galen Jacobson. He attended Drake High School and graduated in 1964. He then graduated from Minot State University.He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. James was a laborer for 38 years in the LIUNA Local 1686 and was a 50-year member of the American Legion. James was an avid outdoorsman. He lived for hunting elk, fishing, and spending time in nature with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Terri (Shaffer) Jacobson; daughters, Shannon (Jim) Shaffer of Great Falls, Jessica Jacobson of the Bronx, NY, Josie (Dennis) Westbrooks of Williamsburg, VA, and Jenessa (Patrick) Jacobson of Portland, OR; sisters, Judith Isaak of Drake, ND, Mickey (Drew) Fonder of Reynolds, ND; brothers, Duane (Lucia) Jacobson of Leeds, ND, and Keith Jacobson of West Fargo, ND; grandchildren, Seamus Nelson, Maisie Westbrooks, Effie Westbrooks, Dennis Westbrooks, Mickey Lewis, and June Westbrooks. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, October 25, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.