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Adah D. "Sandy" Jacobi, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968 died Monday, February 12, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard C. "Jake" Jacobi of the family home; two children, Sue Jacobi and Diane Jacobi, both of Rio Rancho; extended family, Elisa A. Bowyer and husband, Charles, of Albuquerque, Christopher A. Foster and Alfred D. Foster, both of Albuquerque; cousin, Lawrence Vickers and wife, Nancy, of Spring Grove, PA; her dog, Taz; and numerous friends. Sandy was born May 31, 1921 in Baltimore, Maryland to Charles Earl D'Arcy and Martha Bernice Sander. After graduating from high school she worked for Western Union to put herself through nursing school. Upon graduating from the Hospital for the Women of Maryland she worked at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore until joining the Navy Nurse Corps on December 17, 1947. It was during her proud service to her country that Sandy met Richard C. Jacobi and they were married in October of 1949. She was discharged from the Navy on November 22, 1949 and followed Richard to his numerous assignments in his Navy career. Albuquerque was their last tour of duty and they decided to retire here. Sandy loved gardening, painting, bowling, needlework, fine food, and travel. She had a wicked sense of humor that could keep a room in stitches. Sandy was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or Animal Humane Assoc. of NM, Inc., 615 Virginia St., Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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