Timothy Dale Jacobson

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Timothy Dale Jacobson of Battle Ground, Washington, passed away peacefully at Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, Washington, on October 9. He was 84 years old.

Timothy Dale Jacobson

Tim was born in Cathlamet, Washington, in 1940 to Leonard and Mary (Aldred) Jacobson. His childhood and adult life were marked by vibrance, adventure, and the call of the North. He attended Cathlamet Public Schools and later enlisted in the Navy. After completing basic training in San Diego, Tim served as a radio operator in Okinawa, Japan. Following his discharge, he committed his life to Jesus Christ at the age of 21 and remained devoted to God's Word and family for the rest of his days.

Tim married Rosann Lee Carson of Vancouver, Washington, on June 16, 1962, and they recently celebrated their 62nd anniversary. After marrying, Tim worked as a log scaler in Tillamook, Oregon, then continued his education at Multnomah School of the Bible in Portland, before transferring to George Fox College in Newberg. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1971, then earned his Master of Arts in Teaching from Lewis and Clark College in 1973. Tim taught a variety of subjects and grades during his 22-year teaching career in South Bend, Washington, and Kasilof, Alaska. He also coached football, basketball, and cross-country skiing.

Tim was a man of many talents. He loved the wilds of Alaska and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. His other interests included remodeling homes, tuning pianos, selling jade, and clam digging. He will be remembered most for his humor and storytelling.

Tim is survived by his wife, Rosann; daughter Keri Jo (Marty) Raz; son Timothy (Debbie) Jacobson; daughter Teresa (Torrey) Sharp; and ten grandchildren, Jessica, Marcus (Gianna), and Davis (Brooke) Raz; Chelsi and Bradley Jacobson; and Korbin, Hayden, Sadie, Gavin, and Kellan Sharp. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Lou Olson and Nancy Brady, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 25, at 10:00 a.m., at New Heights Church - Battle Ground Campus, Battle Ground, Washington, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet, Washington, with military honors.