LeRoy Conrad Jacobson

LeRoy Conrad Jacobson died during the quiet early morning hours of Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He most recently celebrated his 64th birthday. He was born on April 1, 1945 in Kathryn, North Dakota to the late Conrad and Rosella (Swenson) Jacobson. As a young man, LeRoy spent 6 years in the National Guard in Valley City, North Dakota. He worked as a professional truck driver for more than 40 years and also worked as a logger in the lumber industry. LeRoy worked for V-Mountain Construction as a truck driver and was able to continue in his work with them up until this past Easter. He was a very dependable employee and was well-liked by all his peers. His absence will truly be felt by all of his co-workers. LeRoy loved being in the great out-of-doors. He was an avid Nascar Racing enthusiast. He also enjoyed watching baseball and enjoyed the stillness of a serene lake, as long as he had his fishing pole with him. LeRoy is survived by: his wife of 41 years, Beverly Jane (Pabst) Jacobson of Linden, Arizona; 3 children: Jody (Tammy) Jacobson of Valley City, ND, James (Susan) Jacobson of Phoenix, AZ, Janie (Don) Gore of Forsyth, GA; 2 grandchildren: Cody Vanstone 19, of Show Low, AZ, Chantelle Vanstone, 16, of Forsyth, GA; 2 brothers: Larry Jacobson of Kathryn, ND, Ronald (Karen) Jacobson of Mandan, ND and a sister, Connie (Dale) Jensen also of North Dakota. He was preceded in death by a sister, Donna and a brother, Terry Jacobson. The goodness this man exuded will be missed by many friends, however, none will miss him more than those who called him, "husband", "father", "grandfather" and "brother". The funeral service will begin 6:00 P.M., Friday, April 24, 2009 at Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street in Show Low, Arizona where visitation will begin 1 hour prior.