Janet Jacobson, 82 year old resident of East Bethel, MN passed away December 15, 2024 at Ecumen North Branch. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, August 21st at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in East Bethel.
Janet Elizabeth Lorraine Jacobson was born to John Anderson and Ethel Anderson on May 12, 1942 in Robbinsdale, MN. She was the oldest of five sisters, Judy, Joanne, Betty and Mary. She grew up on the family farm in East Bethel, MN and graduated from St. Francis High School, Class of 1960. Following high school, Janet went on to beauty school, where she earned her beautician’s license. On January 16, 1965, she married Paul Jacobson at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and started a 59 year journey together. They spent two years at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where Paul was stationed with the U.S. Army. Subsequently, after their short but hot stay in Oklahoma, they returned back to East Bethel, where they built a house and made it home. They went on to raise their two sons, Michael and Matthew. Janet would wear many hats through the years from beautician, secretary, custodial staff and assistant director to Meals on Wheels, while always being the best wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend that she could be.
East Bethel was her home until November 2024, when health issues necessitated moving into Ecumen Assisted Living where she passed away on December 15, 2024. Proceeding Janet in death were her parents, John Anderson and Ethel Anderson and husband, Paul Jacobson. Survivors are sons, Michael Jacobson and Matthew Jacobson; grandchildren, Emelia Jacobson, Case Jacobson, Oliver Jacobson and Piper Jacobson, plus many nieces and nephews.
Jan was a wonderful friend . We shared May birthdays and the love of nature, especially lilacs and lilies of the valley. Jan and I loved cross country skiing in the woods behind our homes in East Bethel after our kids were on their bus rode to school. We also shared secretarial duties at Our Saviours Lutheran Church. She was always there for me! I love you, Jan, and treasure our time together. Heaven is brighter with you joining the angelic throng.