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Esther Katherine Andersen Jacobson

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Birth	:	18 Sep 1911 Brayton, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Oct 2012 Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Scranton Township Cemetery, Scranton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0306015, -94.5783005
Description	:	Esther Katherine Jacobson was born September 18, 1911 near Brayton, Iowa, the sixth of ten children to Danish immigrants Lars Christian Andersen and Johanna Petrea Bensen Andersen. Esther grew up in rural Iowa and received her education in rural schools. On January 13, 1931, Esther married Walter L. Jacobson in Scranton, Iowa. They farmed in Scranton, Jackson and Greenbrier Townships in Greene County until his death in 1969. They were the parents of three daughters, Phyllis Lorraine, Velma Jean and Donna Mae. After Walter's death, Esther purchased her home in Jefferson where she resided until August 2004. She then moved... Read More	Esther Katherine Jacobson was born September 18, 1911 near Brayton, Iowa, the sixth of ten children to Danish immigrants Lars Christian Andersen and Johanna Petrea Bensen Andersen. Esther grew up in rural Iowa and received her education in rural schools. On January 13, 1931, Esther married Walter L. Jacobson in Scranton, Iowa. They farmed in Scranton, Jackson and Greenbrier Townships in Greene County until his death in 1969. They were the parents of three daughters, Phyllis Lorraine, Velma Jean and Donna Mae. After Walter's death, Esther purchased her home in Jefferson where she resided until August 2004. She then moved to Urbandale, Iowa and made her home with her daughter and son-in-law. During her years in Jefferson, Esther did babysitting, and she was a caregiver for many elderly in their homes. She was a very caring person who enjoyed sharing with others. She was proud of her Danish heritage, and her family was a very important part of her life. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Esther passed away October 4, 2012 at home in Urbandale. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, daughter Velma Jean Dagit in 1996, granddaughter Dorothy (wife of Steven) Brown in 2007, her three brothers: Sorn, Emmer, and Chris Andersen; and her six sisters: Mary, Clara, Leona, Ramona, Lily and Ethel. Surviving are her two daughters: Phyllis Brown and husband Wayne of Bayard, IA and Donna Loof and husband Roger of Urbandale, IA; son-in-law Larry Dagit and wife Sue of Brookline Station, MO; six grandchildren: Steven Brown of Ida Grove, IA; Jerry (Kristie) Brown of Algona, IA; Katherine (Larry) Happe of Overland, MO; Linda (Rande) Seuferer, of Milo, IA; Lori McGivney of Bayard, IA; LaNae (Bruce) Becker of Troy, MO; six great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; four step great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, and friends. Funeral services for Esther Jacobson, 101, of Urbandale, formerly of Jefferson, will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Interment will be in the Scranton Township Cemetery. Visitation with the family will take place Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, Iowa Hospice, or the donor's choice. Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home 515-386-2171

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Esther Katherine Andersen Jacobson's memorial is located at: Scranton Township Cemetery, Scranton, Greene County, USA.
When did Esther Katherine Andersen Jacobson death?
Esther Katherine Andersen Jacobson death on 4 Oct 2012 in Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Esther Katherine Andersen Jacobson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0306015
Longitude: -94.5783005

Family Members:

Parent

Lars Christian Andersen

(1880 - 1956)

Johanna Petrea Bensen Andersen

(1880 - 1963)

Spouse

Walter L Jacobson

(1909 - 1969)

Siblings

Sorn Carl Andersen

(1901 - 1989)

Mary Dagmar Andersen Allen

(1904 - 2000)

Clara Andersen Andersen

(1905 - 1976)

(1907 - 1940)

(1910 - 1974)

(1917 - 1919)

(1923 - 1963)

Children

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