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Richard C. "Jake" Jacobi age 82, of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday July 6, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born September 29, 1925 in Buhl, ID, to Robert and Mary Jacobi. He married Adah D. "Sandy" Sander in October of 1949, and she preceded him in death after 58 yrs of marriage. After High School graduation Jake joined the United States Navy serving 27 years as a Navy pilot, flight instructor, and retired as a Lt. Commander. He was the youngest of four children, all of whom served in the Armed Services. Following his retirement from military service, he went to practice accounting with several local businesses. He was a member for many years with The Duke City Exchange Club, working on various service projects in the area. Jake and his wife loved to travel near and far, he enjoyed working around the home as well as building furniture. Surviving are his daughters, Sue Jacobi and Diane Jacobi both of Rio Rancho; his extended family Elisa A. Bowyer and her husband Charles of Albuquerque, Christopher A. Foster, Alfred D. Foster, Daniel Koehler all of Albuquerque; cousin Lawrence Vickers and his wife Nancy of Spring Grove, PA; numerous friends and his very special buddy "Taz". Memorial Services will be held Friday, July 11, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m., with full military honors at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or the charity of one's choice. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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