Obituaries

Passed away in Kelowna 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, Kelowna, BC on Friday, October 28th at 1:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Kelowna Golf and Country Club from 3:00

• Nov 02, 2016
  So sorry to hear of Ron's passing Muriel.
  
  My thoughts & prayers are with you.
  
  Marilyn Forsythe
• Nov 01, 2016
  Mrs. Jacobsen, Shayne, Rhonda and Matt,
  
  So sorry to hear of Mr. Jacobsen's passing. He was a kind man and you were all such a wonderful family to work with and I really enjoyed my time there. Cherish all the great memories I'm sure you have.
  
  Kari Forbes (Milligan)
• Oct 28, 2016
  So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. We last saw you in the Desert a few years ago except for a few times at KGCC recently. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sincere condolences from Gerry and Penny Gartner
• Oct 27, 2016
  Muriel, Shayne, Rhonda, Matt and family.
  
  Ron, among others, was instrumental in my decision to enter the car business. He'd offered advice and criticism when needed. I've always had respect for his business acumen and dedication to his family.
  
  May your sorrow be overcome with the great memories Ron's left you.
  
  He will be missed.
  
  Rick Mussellam
• Oct 26, 2016
  Muriel and family. Only a few days ago I mentioned to Sheila I wonder how the Jacobsens are doing. What a shock when a friend in Kelowna called to tell me of his passing. I have such fond memories of the four of us travelling together especially our trip to Florida and then the cruise. No doubt he has hooked up with Terry (who left us far too young) and they are trying to catch up with lost time. I wish I could be at the service but my thoughts will certainly be with you and your family. Lorraine McAfee
• Oct 26, 2016
  Muriel, Shayne, Rhonda and Matt,
  
  So very sad to hear of Ron's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I enjoyed the ten years I worked at Jacobsen's and have many fond memories of those years.
  
  David & Suzan Ross
  
  
• Oct 26, 2016
  I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Jacobsen's passing. My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family; Muriel Rhonda, Shane and family.
  
  Love from, Jo-Anne de Groot
• Oct 25, 2016
  Muriel, I am so sorry for your loss. Gord and I want you and your family to know you are in our thoughts. I have many great memories working for Ron over the years. Ron and JPB and even the great J Days will always be a special to me.
  
  Dianne & Gord Marples
• Oct 25, 2016
  So sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. He treated everybody with the utmost respect.
  
  Don and Joyce Favell
• Oct 25, 2016
  Muriel, Shane and Rhonda,
  
  My sincere condolences for the loss of o great man, father and businessman. Ron was the ICON and idol of several car dealerships. A fair man he was.
  
  RIP Ron.
  
  Neil Gray
• Oct 25, 2016
  Muriel, Rhonda and Shayne,
  
  So very sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts are with you.
  
  Take care,
  
  Jennifer and Terry Jones
• Oct 25, 2016
  Muriel, Shayne, Rhonda and Matt,
  
  So sad to hear of Ron's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We both enjoyed working with Ron and the family.
  
  Graham and Diane
• Oct 25, 2016
  Muriel and family,
  
  So sorry to read of Ron's passing. I only worked for Jake for two years but still have very fond memories of my time there. Ron was a fine gentleman and will always be a part of my memories when I first came to Kelowna.
  
  Daryl Utigard
• Oct 25, 2016
  So sorry to hear of "Jake" passing. He was a very fair man to work for. So much so that I came back four times to work for him. He never forgave me for persuading him to sell his Corvette though.
  
  George and Tracy Meikle
• Oct 25, 2016
  Dear Muriel and family,
  
  We are so sad to hear of Ron's passing. He was a Kelowna icon in the car industry. What a successful business man! So many good stories of times at Big White, travelling around the world, and enjoying "down south". We will be thinking of you with lots of love.
  
  Delcie and Wayne Hill
• Oct 25, 2016
  He was proud of Kelowna and always had time to talk.
  
  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  
  Domenic and Lina Rampone
• Oct 25, 2016
  Shayne - So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He always had a smile and a joke for the staff at Budget - my thoughts are with you.
  
  Sharon Berardi (Lommer)
• Oct 24, 2016
  Muriel, so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Always enjoyed our visits. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
  
  Ernie and Mary Falk
• Oct 24, 2016
  Muriel, Rhonda and Shayne, so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Glad to have had a couple visits this summer with him. Our thoughts are with you.
  
  Diana & Lou Simonelli
• Oct 24, 2016
  My deepest condolences to the Jacobsen family
  
  My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
  
  I first met Ron as a youngster through my families business at Rutland Tire. I got to know him a bit more through golf competitions at the Kelowna Golf and Country Club. He was always a gentleman and a friendly person to me.
  
  RIP Ron.
  
  Darren McClelland
• Oct 24, 2016
  Always a pleasure to be in Ron's presence. Condolences, John & Linda Boruta
• Oct 24, 2016
  Muriel, Shayne and Rhonda, it is very sad that we have to send you all a note of condolence just weeks after you sent one to Gayle and I. We know how much you will miss Ron the husband and father. Our thoughts are with you all. Gayle and Linda Estabrooks
• Oct 24, 2016
  So sorry to hear of Uncle Ron's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug and Gail and family.
• Oct 24, 2016
  We are very sorry to hear of "Mr.J's" passing. Mr. J. is what I called him after 34 years of working together. So glad I had a short visit with him the day before. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Leo and Jean Bulach
• Oct 24, 2016
  Very sorry to the family, like many long time residents I did business with and also purchased a number of vehicles from the dealership. Great funny memory was in 1991, I came in looking for a small car for my oldest daughter who was off to UVIC. Jake was in the showroom, and we chatted. He said don't send her away in a used car, so he sold us a new little Pontiac of some sort. When it was ready for pick up, and I came in, he said, that is too plain, come back tomorrow. He sent it someplace to have a few decals and fancy stuff put on it. He said don't worry about it, get you next time. I returned twice more.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  Ken Warren
• Oct 24, 2016
  Bert and I are very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Faye & Bert Wingerter

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