Norman "Jake" W. Jacobs January 14, 1930-April 27, 2014 Mr. Norman "Jake" W. Jacobs, 84, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, died Sunday April 27, 2014 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. He was born January 14, 1930 in French Lick, Indiana, the son of Charles Elliott Jacobs and Jessie Lee (Noe) Jacobs. Norman worked as a welder fabricator for New York Blower, retiring in 1994. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. during the Korea War, between 1949-1952. where he was a drill master assistant. Norman was an avid gardener and loved to cook. On June 24, 1950, in Washington, IN, he married Patricia A. (Cockerham) Jacobs who survives. He is also survived by his two sons, Steve (Rosalie) Jacobs of Kingsford Heights, IN, Norman "Bruce" (Kim) Jacobs of Walkerton, IN; daughter, Erika (Cecil) Cochran of Winamac, IN; eight grandchildren; five step- grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and an extended family. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Charles Edward Jacobs, and sister, Mary Laverne Fair. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN. A private service will take place on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 with Charles Gerber, officiating. Cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to the: Alzheimer's Foundation 50 E. 91st Street STE 100 Indianapolis, IN. 46209. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Norman "Jake" W. Jacobs please visit our Sympathy Store.
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Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc.
602 Maple Ave.
La Porte, IN, 46350
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11:00 AM (CDT)
Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc.
602 Maple Ave.
La Porte, IN, 46350