James Michael Jacobson

James Michael Jacobson, 57, of Tigard passed away with his loving wife by his side on June 7, 2014. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 12:00 PM at New Vision Church in Beaverton.

James was the first born on February 25, 1957 in Havre, Montana to Delbert and Delores (Wood) Jacobson. He and his brothers enjoyed their youth in Havre and Malta, Montana. After high school James enlisted in the United States Army, while serving in Korea he met and married Kyong and they welcomed their first daughter Amy in Seoul, South Korea and their youngest daughter Emily was born in Louisiana while the family was stationed at Fort Polk.

After his enlistment, James moved to Kennewick, Washington where his parents had relocated to before moving to Seattle where he met Rene Wilson. Ever since their first date in 2000, the couple has been together. James welcomed Rene’s three children like his own and they continued living in the Seattle/Tacoma area until moving to the Portland area. They purchased their first home together in Tigard. This home became their wedding venue on August 5, 2006 with their children and parents all together it made for the perfect day. James worked in the Information Technology field with various companies and really found his place with ViaWest for the last 4 years.

James was a very passionate man. When he had an interest, he had a lot of passion towards it and gave it his all. He would educate himself through reading books, watching videos and subscribing to magazine. He had many hobbies and interested that evolved over the years. His first interest was photography, then he was intrigued by cigars, (collection from his 20s still exists), kites, Mustangs, searching for gold (also collecting gold coins) also collecting and shooting guns. Those close to James know that these are just a few of his interests, learning new things was always a joy to him.

In May 2012 James was diagnosed with cancer. He took this diagnosis in stride and with his loving wife by his side went through two batches of chemo and radiation along with research treatments at OHSU until the cancer had taken over too much of his body. Once the research treatment could not go on any longer James entered the care of hospice. Through his treatment on hospice he transitioned to the end of his life with tears, joy and reunited relationships.

He now joins his mother Delores and daughter Emily in Heaven.

James will be dearly missed by his wife; Rene Jacobson, children; Amy (Ashton) Fahim, Jenica Villamor, Jonah Villamor, Riley Villamor, grandchild; Illeana Fahim, father; Delbert Jacobson, brothers; Ron (Michelle) Jacobson, Corey (Adela) Jacobson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please consider Memorial Contributions to OHSU Cancer Research.