Jean Mary Jacoby's Obituary
Jean Mary Jacoby passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 9, 2021 after a short battle with ovarian cancer, with her husband and daughter by her side. Jeanne was born February 17, 1938, to Betty and Lou Ivancovich in San Francisco, CA. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1956 and attended night school and Business College in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In 1961, she sailed to Honolulu, HI, where she met and married Henry (Jake) Jacoby, the love of her life. Jean was a devoted wife and loving mother during her husband’s 38-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard, including tours in Hawaii, California, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio, Alaska and Puerto Rico. She loved the beach, playing tennis, genealogy and Hawaii.
Jean is survived by her husband, Henry, daughter Jackie Crofford (Jay) and granddaughter Elaine Fowler. She will be laid to rest on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in a private ceremony with immediate family. Memories and photos can be shared at www.mossfeaster.com. The family gratefully thanks Suncoast Hospice for their compassionate care in her final days. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be directed to Suncoast Hospice, North Pinellas.
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