Bernard Jay Jacobson

6/13/1943 ~ 1/24/2020

Bernard Jay Jacobson peacefully passed away on January 24, 2020. Bernard was born June 13,1943 to Rellis Monard Jacobson and Flora Christensen. He was the oldest of 7 children. His early years were spent in Orem. He met the love of his life Janice and married her on March 16, 1961. they were sealed for time and eternity in the Provo Temple on July 16, 1985. Lessons Learned from Bernard

*If you are the oldest child you get to tease and torture your siblings, but you are the first to defend them as well.

*When you are a mischievous boy, clean out your own pockets so your mother doesn’t

*have a heart attack when she finds snakes salamanders and any number of unpleasant things.

*if you want a friend for life, marry one. If you are going to love, love with your whole heart.

*If you are going to procreate, you might as well have carbon copies for several generations.

*If you are going to have friends, let them know you love them by teasing them.

*If you tell a story, use humor and make it so good the listeners wished they had been there (even if they were).

*Raise your family in the great outdoors with a great adventure around every corner.

*Hunting and fishing are the best family vacations.

*If in your later years you might want a hunting or fishing guide, raise them.

Bernard is survived by his wife Janice. Children Roger (Kathy) Jacobson, Bryan (Lisa) Jacobson, Janine (Ross) Jensen, Matthew (Krys) Jacobson. 14 grand children and 7 great grand children. Siblings Gail Pierce, Bonnie Blackhurst, Connie Dickenson, Robert Jacobson, Blaine Jacobson. Proceeded in death by His father and mother and brother Monard Roy Jacobson. Funeral services will be held Thursday January 30 at 11:00 a.m. in the Moroni Stake Center (85 N Center St.) with a viewing from 9:00 – 10:30 prior to services at the Stake Center. Interment in the Moroni City Cemetery under the care of Rasmussen Mortuary.