Lillie S. Jacobson Obituary (1931 - 2016)

Lillie Marie Sherrill Jacobson, 84, died June 14, 2016 at her home of 55 years in Murray. She was born on July 21, 1931 in Trinidad, Texas to Robert Barton and Leona L. Chidester Sherrill. Lillie's childhood years were spent in rural Texas in a loving family of father, mother, sisters, brothers and Uncle Jimmy Sherrill. She met her eternal sweetheart, Jarl Kenneth Jacobson, in Dallas, Texas while he was serving in the Air Force. They were married on May 1, 1953 and are the blessed parents of two sons. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary this past May. Lillie worked as an office manager for A-1 Kitchens and Tops for 25 years and was well liked and appreciated by all. She also served faithfully in her many church assignments. Lillie cared for and blessed the lives of countless individuals throughout her life. Survived by her sweetheart, Jarl; sons, Jarl K, Jr.(Ruth) and Carey L Jacobson; one sister, Bobbie Thedford; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert, Buddy, and Emerson; and sisters, Mamie and Velma Lee; daughter-in-law, Jamie; and one great-granddaughter, Lillie Joyce Davis. What a wonderful reunion they are having . Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. at the Chevy Chase LDS Ward, 5235 South Wesley Road, Murray, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray, and Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. at the church. Interment at Murray City Cemetery, 5600 South Vine Street, Murray, Utah. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT