Claire moved to Phoenix in 1955 with her husband of 65 years, John. She worked at First National Bank as a teller in the late 50’s and early 60’s “Pushing her Husband” through College. In the late 70’s she became a docent for the Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix and a tour guide for “Winter” visitors in Arizona. Claire knew Arizona History inside and out, loved learning about the Native American Cultures and telling the history of Arizona.
Claire enjoyed traveling the world, spending her summers in Flagstaff, AZ and eleven years living in Prescott, AZ. She valued and cherished all the many friends made along the way. She loved her family dearly, along with old movies and reading.
Claire is survived by her husband John, and daughter Carol, many special nephews, nieces, a wonderful family, and friends. Claire was preceded in death by her brother Jerome Dunn and Sister Sheila Bohlender.
In Lieu of Flowers; donations may be made in the memory of LaVerne Claire Jacobs to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602-530-6900.
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