Lois E. Jacobson passed away February 5, 2013 after a full and rewarding life. She was born in Beresford, South Dakota on August 27, 1931 to Louis and Mabel Wilson. She is survived by her son Douglas, daughter Kimberley (and husband Dennis Hutchison) and grandchildren Sarah, Katie, Zachary, Sean, Taylor and Colby. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger of 56 years, son David, older sisters Marion and Arlis and younger brother Louis.
It was in the small town of Beresford that the seeds were sown for Lois' adventurous life. Having grown up during the Great Depression, Lois told her children colorful stories of gypsies camping on the outskirts of town, the hobo jungle down by the railroad tracks and the many wonderful characters in her small town. Her family owned the local clothing store and was actively involved in the Danish Lutheran Church. During her high school years, Lois served as organist for the church and was actively involved at school in band, choir and journalism. She graduated from Beresford High School in 1949 and headed off to Iowa State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development in 1953. Shortly after graduation, Lois married Roger and the following year they set off for India. Over the years, Roger's career took them to many places around the world: Canada, Japan (twice!), Switzerland, Illinois, Ohio, and finally to Texas and New Mexico for retirement. Lois absorbed and appreciated each culture in which they lived, and her beautiful homes were a reflection of the eclectic world in which she lived. She had the gift of making home a place where all were welcome and comforted.
In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Lois was an accomplished woman in her own right and had a career in every place they lived. In Illinois, she founded a school for preschoolers with developmental disabilities. In Tokyo, she served as headmistress of the Nursery-Kindergarten of The American School in Japan. She later served as the Director of the Office of Development for the school. In retirement, Lois served as interim director of Faith Lutheran Day School in Bellaire. She was a published author and a gifted artist as well, excelling in the Japanese arts of Bonseki and Ikebana and painting in water color and oils. She also enjoyed quilting and needlepoint, and her family has been gifted with wonderful remembrances of her handiwork.
Through her travels and her years of working with families and children, Lois' infectious smile, easy elegance and gracious warmth touched the lives of people all over the world. To her family, Lois was the light in the window, ever beckoning them with a warm embrace, a gently guiding hand and an all-encompassing love.
Lois' family would like to express their appreciation to Tina Jefferies, Miriam Thomas, Marie Williams, Martha Diaz de Leon and Michelle Thompson for their compassionate care of Lois during her final years. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made either to the Alzheimer's Association or the ALS Association.
A memorial service will be held at Christ The King Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Blvd., Houston, TX at 3:00 p.m. on February 15, 2013. A private interment will occur at Fremont Lutheran Cemetery near Cresco, Iowa in the Jacobson family plot at a later date.
In addition to the Christ The King Church parking lot, guests may park at
The parking lot of Hungry’s Café across the church on Rice Boulevard (just right right of Hungry's)
The Rice University west stadium lot on Greenbriar, entrance 13B (with use of intercom to inform Rice staff you
you are attending a funeral at Christ The King)
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