(DIR) Return Create A Forum - Home --------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of Herbert J. Jacobsen (HTM) https://herbertjjacobsen.createaforum.com --------------------------------------------------------- ***************************************************** (DIR) Return to: General Discussion ***************************************************** #Post#: 2-------------------------------------------------- In Memory of Herb. By: dave jacobsen Date: January 26, 2015, 7:32 am --------------------------------------------------------- Herb passed away in January, 2015, after weeks of hospice care in Big Rapids, Michigan. The official cause of death was listed as: ATHEROSCLEROTC CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Born in Seattle in September 1944, Herb grew upon Bainbridge Island. He attended school there, graduating with the Class of 1962.[i][/i] From late 1962 until 1968, Herb served on active duty with the US. Army. After his tour of duty Herb worked in the Seattle area and attended the University of Washington. Herb transferred to the University of Minnesota - Duluth in 1973 to finish work on his degree. Herb spent many years as a Professional Fishing Guide on the Streams and Rivers of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota & Michigan. When not Guiding, Herb was employed as a Ships' Captain/Master in Alaska & Washington until his declining health forced him into retirement. In death he was preceded by his brother Kenneth and his parent's Walter & Bernice. Surviving relatives: His daughter Wendy (Maine), his brother David (Texas) two sisters; Beverly & Sharon (Minn.) Herb is also survived by several nieces & a nephew and numerous cousins. *****************************************************