John D. Jacobson

Captain John D. “Jake” Jacobson of Overland Park, KS passed away May 6, 2018. Services will be held Friday, May 11, Visitation at 1pm, Service at 2pm at McGilley and Hoge Memorial Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kansas.

John was born to John and Katherine (Holub) Jacobson January 13, 1931 in Sharon, PA. He was a 1949 graduate of Sharon High School. He served in the US Navy Reserves from 1951-53 as an Airframe and Engine Mechanic. He then began his civilian career in the aviation industry, changing with the times from props to jets, and from mechanic to Airline Captain. He retired from Trans World Airlines after 30 years of service.

On February 13, 1954, he married Margaret Louise Anderson in Sharon, PA. In the late 1950’s, Jake and his beloved wife Lou moved to the Kansas City area and raised their 6 children. He was an avid golfer (with 2 holes-in-one), a sailor (owning multiple boats through the years docked at Lake Perry), and a prolific reader, he loved searching for and collecting books by his favorite author, G.K. Chesterton. His family joked that he was trying to read every book in the Johnson County Library system. A gifted natural athlete, he continued to outscore his sons on the golf course deep into his retirement.

Jake was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lou and granddaughter, Leslie. He leaves behind six children: Janet (Steve) Fyke, Dave (Marcia) Jacobson, Beth Jacobson, Mike (Julie) Jacobson, Ted (Kim) Jacobson and Bill (Marcia) Jacobson; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Marthann (Edward) McKee and brother, Tim (Sylvia) Jacobson.

He was deeply loved by those who knew him and is already missed.

The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers from ComForCare and Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care who blessed us all with their care and assistance. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the TWA Museum, 10 Richards Road #110, Kansas City, MO 64116.