Ivan Jacobs, loving and devoted husband and father, passed away on January 12, 2022, at 88 years of age. He is survived by Lauradele, his wife for 64 years; sons Daniel (Susy), David (Debra), and Donley (Jennifer), and daughter Valerie Anderson; sister Donna Roduner (Duane); brother-in-law Les Sargent (Laura); as well as 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

A kind man of few words and strong faith, his actions spoke for him over the course of his life. His children remember his great love for their mom, that he was quick to laugh and liked to tease. Ivan received Jesus as his Savior around the age of 17 in 1950, and the family attended Cascade Vista Free Methodist Church services weekly, and Warm Beach Family Camp every summer. Over the years he worked on various church construction projects and was always helping others.

Ivan purchased property on Camano Island and built a cabin in the woods where his children recall climbing trees, building forts and bonfires, fishing in a rowboat he made, as well as beachcombing at the state park nearby. In summertime, the family traveled up and down the West Coast in a camper he built. As the children grew up and married, these traditions continued with their spouses and the grandchildren.

He worked at Boeing for 33+ years and following retirement, Ivan and Lauradele joined MMAP (Mobile Missionary Assistance Program). Ivan worked over 100 construction projects from 1991-2004 with MMAP, traveling between Alaska and the Baha Peninsula in their 5th wheel trailer. They then settled in Chimacum, WA., exploring the Olympic Peninsula and attending San Juan Baptist Church.

Ivan and Lauradele enjoyed traveling together in the USA, as well as to Europe, England, and Papua New Guinea. They also enjoyed taking cruises to Alaska.

Ivan proudly served in the Army as a young man, then the Army Reserve for 5 years (Hvy Mort. Co. 9th Inf. Regt. at Fort Lewis, WA). He received the National Defense Service Medal and will be buried with military honors.

A memorial service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA on February 11, 2022, at 2:00pm. An open house to celebrate his life will be hosted by family friends immediately following the service. All are invited to attend both the service and the open house. Please contact Susy Jacobs at susyej@yahoo.com for information and to RSVP.