Derold Jacobsen passed away on February 18, 2010 in Seattle, Washington, surrounded by loving family members. He is survived by his two sons, Jerry (and Nancy) Jacobsen of Rochester, New York, Dennis Jacobsen of Longview, Washington, and one daughter, Kathy Balam (and Rick Balam) of Twisp, Washington. He was predeceased in death by two brothers, and one daughter, Joan Lee, (married to Don Lee) and one daughter-in-law, Ylva Jacobsen (Dennis). His Grandchildren are; Merlin (and Tina) Lee, June Lee, Kevin (and Robin) Lee, Brian (and Sue) Lee, Derold Dye, Lori Dye, David Dye, Jennica (and Chuck) Gillaspy, Jeff Jacobsen, Keith (and Emiko) Jacobsen, Kelly (and Korwin) Smith, Kimberly Jacobsen and Kendall Jacobsen. His great-grandchildren were a blessed gift; Erika Lee, Derika Lee, Amanda Lee, Alayna Lee, Frankie Jacobsen, Montana Jacobsen, Meghan Gillaspy, Thomas Gillaspy, Henry Smith and Kendra Lee. He is survived by one sister, Irene Hunter and three brothers; Lee, Lloyd and Everett Jacobsen.