Harland E Jacob
Marriages
Ruth Ann Chase - June 4, 1950
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 4 A Notice - June 9, 2012
Harland E. Jacob, 84, Grand Junction, died June 6, 2012, at his
home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Canyon View Vineyard
Church.
Mr. Jacob was a flooring salesman.
Survivors include his wife Ruth; two sons, Michael Harland of
Grand Junction and Todd Myrl of Glenwood Springs; two daughters,
Kathy Ann Ramirez of West Jordan, Utah, and Jean Jacob of
Grand Junction; 14 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to Fruitvale Lions Club.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3 D Obit - June 10, 2012
Harland E. Jacob, our dear husband,
father, and grandfather,
died at his home on Wednesday,
June 6, 2012, of causes incident to
age.
He was born August 18, 1927, in
Crofton, Nebraska, to Paul and
Lizzie Jacob, the last child in a
very large family of seven boys
and three girls. He was raised on
the farm until the end of World
War II when he was drafted into
the Navy. The war ended just as
his papers cleared, and he was
called home to care for the farm
of his ill and elderly parents. In
the fall of 1949, he attended a
town barbeque where he met Ruth
Ann Chase. He was totally smitten
by his Ruthie, and they became
engaged at Christmas and
married on June 4, 1950. They
just celebrated 62 years of being
together and will continue their love through eternity. After leaving
the farm in 1953, they moved to Yankton, SD where Harland
worked for JCPenney. The family moved to several locations with
his employment, finally coming to Grand Junction in 1965. He
co-founded "Inside Story Flooring" with his son in 1981, and
worked tirelessly at their business, even after "retiring".
Harland and Ruth have four children, Kathy Ann (Pascual)
Ramirez; Michael Harland (Wreadith) Jacob; Jean Jacob, and Todd
Myrl (Jan) Jacob. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 33
great-grandchildren, and all their spouses. Grandpa cared for and
loved his family and anyone else who needed his kind and gentle
attention. All who loved him will remember his wonderful example,
his quiet humor, and his tender care.
A true Rockies and Broncos fan, he loved watching all the baseball
games-professional, high school, Little League, JUCO, and reruns
of games on TV. Memorial Days were spent with his family
gathered to picnic and attend JUCO. He was a 40 year member of
the Lions Club and provided much service through this organization.
He was also a member of Canyon View Vineyards Church. He is a
devoted Christian and always lived his life to please the Lord.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Canyon View Vineyards
Chapel, 736 24 1/2 Rd., Grand Junction, at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June
12.
The obituary can be viewed and online condolences sent to
www.callahan-edfast.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
can be made to the Fruitvale Lions Club.
