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Edward Jacobs Birth: Apr. 20,
1917 Superior Douglas County Wisconsin, USA Death: Nov. 3,
2005 Duluth St. Louis County Minnesota, USA Duluth News-Tribune (MN) - November 7, 2005 Deceased Name: EDWARD JACOBS Edward Jacobs, of East St. Marie Street, died Nov. 3, 2005
at his home. He was born in Superior and lived there until he married
and moved to Duluth. Edward graduated from Superior Central High School. Upon
graduation he attended Superior State Teachers College and graduated with
degrees in History and Social Sciences. He went on to attend graduate school
at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He taught high school for a
number of years before starting a business with his father Harry and brother
George. The business was Duluth Paint and Glass Company. He ran th company for
over 25 years. While still working, Ed served in a volunteer capacity as
President of Temple Israel and President of the Jewish Education Center. After Ed's retirement in 1983 he decided he wanted to make
a difference in the Duluth community by becoming a very active volunteer. His
volunteer services included 22 years at St. Luke's Hospital with his extended
family in Medical Records, 17 years at St. Mary's Hospital, served on the
American Cancer Society Board and on the Board of Directors at Temple Israel
and was a Mason at the Masonic Temple for 45 years. His real passion was
tutoring youngsters in reading. He knew he made a difference in their lives
when he was able to take struggling readers and move them to the head of
their reading class. Ed was an avid reader and loved his weekly games of
bridge. He was passionate about his family and was a very proud father and
grandfather. For many years Ed would go west to visit his daughter's family
and other family members. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Ruth He is survived by his daughter, Linda; son-in-law
Fernando; and grandchildren, Alison and Jason. SERVICE:11 a.m. Tuesday at Temple Israel, 1602 E 2nd St.
Burial in Temple Emanuel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent
to the Ruth and Edward Jacobs Scholarship Fund at Temple Israel. Arrangements
by Dougherty Funeral Home. Family links: Spouse: Ruth Marcia
Lussan Jacobs (1916 - 2000) Burial: Temple Emanuel Cemetery Duluth St. Louis County Minnesota, USA Ruth Marcia Lussan
Jacobs Birth: Sep. 23, 1916 Saint Paul Ramsey County Minnesota, USA Death: Jul. 21, 2000 Duluth St. Louis County Minnesota, USA Duluth News-Tribune (MN) - July 25, 2000 Deceased Name: RUTH MARCIA LUSSAN JACOBS Ruth Marcia Lussan Jacobs, of East St. Marie Street died July
21, 2000, in St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born in St. Paul and lived there until she married and
moved to Duluth. Ruth graduated from St. Paul Central High School and went to the
University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. In Duluth, she became an active
community volunteer. She was past president of the Temple Israel Sisterhood, a Sunday
school teacher, reader to the blind and a volunteer for the Duluth Symphony
Ball Committee, Tweed Gift Shop, St. Mary's Medical Center and the American
Cancer Society. She was a life member of Hadassah and a member of Temple
Israel Sisterhood and the Duluth Women's Club. Ruth had a zeal for life. Her many loves and interests included
interacting with her grandchildren, strolling around the Lakewalk, playing a
round of golf, challenging herself with daily crossword puzzles, attending
concerts and plays, reading novels and participating in weekly bridge games. For years, Ruth and her husband, Edward, have spent winters in
California close to their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. Ruth was
passionate about her family and will be remembered as a devoted, loving and
caring wife, mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by her family
and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Edward; a
daughter, Linda; a son-in-law, Fernando; and grandchildren Alison and Jason. Service: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Temple Israel, 1602 E. Second
St. Burial in Temple Emanuel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
sent to the Ruth Jacobs Scholarship Fund at Temple Israel. Arrangements by
Johnson Mortuary. Family links: Spouse: Edward Jacobs (1917 -
2005)* *Calculated relationship Burial: Temple Emanuel Cemetery Duluth St. Louis County Minnesota, USA |
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