Jacobs, Kenneth I.

Kenneth I. Jacobs, 70, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at his home. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Calvary Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Jay Jentink. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker. Arrangements provided by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include his wife, Norma; children, Todd (Christa) Jacobs of Newburgh, Ind., Tim (Amanda) Jacobs of Marion and Teresa (Ryan) Hanna of Martelle; grandchildren, Hannah, Benjamin, Malia, Jordan, Jared, Caden, Sadie, Levi and Kenzie; and siblings, Dixie Meeks of Belle Plaine, Robert (Sharon) Jacobs of Ladora and Dr. Orville (Ruth) Jacobs of Altoona.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Wanda O'Dell.

Born Oct. 11, 1943, in Marengo, Iowa, Ken was the son of Lawrence and Violet (Barnett) Jacobs. On Aug. 18, 1967, he was united in marriage to Norma Morris in Walker. He worked at Evergreen Packaging for over 30 years.

Ken was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, and he also served on the board of Spring Valley Bible Camp.

Ken enjoyed camping and traveling, but his greatest joy was spending time with family and friends and attending his grandchildren's events.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, where a memorial fund has been established in Ken's memory.

Please sign the online guest book for Ken at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published Nov. 14, 2013 in The Gazette