Inez Jacobsen, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed peacefully into eternal rest June 18, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born in LaBelle, Pennsylvania to the late John and Livia Odorico. Inez moved to Pittsburgh, PA after graduating high school where she attended secretarial school. She enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1950 and attended technical school in Denver, Colorado before serving two years in Nagoya Japan from 1952-1954. After serving her country in the military she moved to Washington DC and began a career in Civil Service. She moved to Miami and worked at the Department of Veteran Affairs with her best friend Nancy. The two friends later decided to move West and decided to relocate to Denver. It was at Lowry AFB that she met the love of her life, Gustave Jacobsen. They were married for 56 years.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Diane (James Campbell) Russell, and Debra Jacobsen; her sister, Alma Melcher, numerous nephews and nieces and sister-in-law Katherine Knoll.
Special thanks to Inez’ wonderful caregiver and very special friend, Judith Marett.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ret. CMSgt Gustave W. Jacobsen; brothers Pete Agostion and Oswaldo “Aldo” Odorico; and sisters Alice Mitchell, Anna Sczerbak, Alba Dittore and Lena Stoner.
A private Interment will be held at Shrine of Remembrance in Colorado Springs.
Many thanks to Grace Residential Care and Silverado Hospice for the kind and loving care they provided to her in her final months.
Denee Robison
25 Jun 2020My sincerest condolences to Debbie and your family in the loss of your Mom. Didn’t know her but I can tell she was an amazing woman. She led a life of honor and left a legacy for her family and friends with an exemplary influence for their lives. God bless and keep her.
Denee’ Robison
Anonymous
30 Jun 2020Sincerest condolences to the family of Inez Odorico Jacobsen. I did not know Inez well, but did meet her a few times. I last spoke to her at her husband Jake’s funeral. I replaced Jake when he retired from the Air Force. She was a fine lady and will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace. God Bless her family.
Robert H. Roy, CMSgt, USAF ( Ret)