DONALD "DON" B. JACOBS

Now that Donald B. “Don” Jacobs, 95, has passed into the arms of our Lord, his physical life on earth is over but it is the beginning of an eternal and beautiful journey for him, joining his recently deceased wife of 71 years-Rosemae.  We can find solace in knowing he’s been reunited with her.  What a joyous reunion it must have been for them both. 

Don passed away on Monday, July 15th, 2024 at Avista Senior Living Center surrounded by his children, a few months after moving from Douglas, where he’d been a life-long resident, prior to his move to Payson, Arizona. 

Donald B Jacobs was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on Saturday, February 16th, 1929 to Mabel (Schumann)Jacobs and Bass P. Jacobs.  His initial schooling started at the Verse Elementary Country School, Douglas High School followed- graduating with the class of 1947, and he attended the University of Wyoming, for a year & half, in the Ag Department studies, when his help was required back at the family ranch and he had to return to assist his dad, due to the Blizzard of ‘49.

His pursuits in high school included sports, FFA, the Year Book, and Class Plays.  Later on in life, his interests included many outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, carpentry, and once retired he still exercised diligently and did yoga.    Don’s activities reflect a deep social connection to his community, being active in:  the school Board for 14 years, Lions Club (also helping to establish it in Douglas), Moose member, Stockgrowers, Woolgrowers, 4-H leader, Farm Bureau and member of Saint James Catholic Church, and in later years he was part of the coffee social group at the Whistle Stop.

Forever cherished and remembered as a husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and cousin. His memory lives on with them:  his three children: Valeri Bishop and Hugh of Georgia, Jolynn Nimmo and husband, Terry, of Utah, and Donald “Jake” Jacobs and fiancé, Carla Rivera from Arizona, his grandchildren:  Landon Guth of Colorado, Chris Bishop and wife, Griselda from Georgia, Kristen Nimmo-Golden and husband, Dan of Idaho, Ashlen Nimmo residing in Kenya, Derek Jacobs and his fiancé, Sarah Foff of Washington, and Daniel Jacobs and wife, Zulma of Texas, sister, Dorothy of Douglas; and ten great grandchildren.  The loss of Don leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his father, Bass, on September 26, 1966; mother, Mabel, on November 8, 1972; wife, Rosemae, on February 28, 2024; and sister, Evelyn Munkres Provine, on August 8, 2022.

Don took pride in living 55 miles north of Douglas on the homesteaded family ranch (established in 1919), until his retirement.  For most of his life, Don was a man of the ‘simple way of living’, exemplified by his hard outdoor work in all weather and at all hours of the day, and raising his family.  He loved working outdoors, being his own boss, and even though it could be a ‘tough’ life it was all he would have ever wanted to do.  He often referred to himself, as he grew older, as an ‘ole sheepherder.  Everyone who knew Don knew that he was an extremely hard worker and good provider, a kind, loving, gentle person with a generous spirit, who loved his family very much, was a good neighbor, and was involved in the Douglas community.

We love you more than words could ever tell.  A piece of our hearts will forever be missing.  Your love was unconditional and your integrity rock solid.  There will not be a day that goes by that your family will not miss you.  We love you with all of our hearts, always and forever.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. with a Vigil for the Deceased at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 at the Gorman Funeral Home - Converse Chapel in Douglas.  The funeral liturgy will be held at Saint James Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 31, 2024 with Father Lucas Kazimiro Simango as the Celebrant.  Interment will be at the Douglas Park Cemetery.   His friends and family are invited to share happy memories and celebrate Don’s life in the way he would want to be remembered--as a loving and caring man who lived a great life.  Please join us, following the interment, to celebrate Don’s life at the Douglas Community Club and Golf Course (light lunch will be served). 

As an expression of sympathy donations may be sent to Saint Joseph’s Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1117, Torrington, Wyoming 82240-1117 or Saint James Catholic Church P.O. Box 1500, Douglas, Wy 82633. (with the intent to set- up a Don and Rosemae Jacobs college scholarship fund)

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Bishop (grandson) Derek Jacobs (grandson), Bob Case, Pete Nielson, Chris Young, and Ryan Harris

Honorary pallbearers include: Daniel Jacobs (grandson), Terry Nimmo, Wes Hineman, The Whistle Stop Coffee group, Terry Beach, Jeff Beach, Bob Stinson, ranching neighbors including: the Haefeles: Roger, Harold, and Sandi, Irwin family: Doug, Dianne, Denise and Terri, and Jake Johnson

To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die.  Greatly loved, deeply missed.

The Gorman Funeral Homes-Converse Chapel of Douglas, Wyoming is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gormanfh.com

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