Gloria was born on January 14, 1940, in Valley City, North Dakota.
She was preceded in death by her husband James P. Van Jacobs.
She was a member of Centennial Lutheran Church in Littleton Colorado.
She is survived by her sons Marc Van Jacobs (wife Tammy Van Jacobs) Jon Van Jacobs (partner Julie Bohlen) and her 5 grandchildren Staci Van Jacobs, Stephanie Van Jacobs, Brendan Van Jacobs, Blake Van Jacobs, and Anna Van Jacobs.
Services will be held at Olinger’s Funeral, Chapel Hill, 6601 S. Colorado Blvd, Centennial CO 80121 on April 1, 2026.