Kenna Jacobsen Obituary (1924 - 2017)

Kenna L. Jacobsen Kenna Lavon Nish Jacobsen passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the age of 93. She was born June 18, 1924 in Corinne, Utah a daughter of William Richard Nish and Mary Burton Nish. Kenna attended schools in Box Elder County and two years at Weber College. She married Duwain Nielsen Jacobsen on September 4, 1942, they spent the first years of their married life at various Army Bases in Florida, California, and South Dakota. After the war ended they returned to Brigham City and started their family. She worked various jobs in Brigham City: the telephone Company, Box Elder County Bank, and for Udy Insurance, retiring in 1990. After working so long she enjoyed her later years socializing with friends and especially her Bridge Clubs. Kenna was an excellent seamstress, loved to decorate and she was most happy when she was with her family. Survived by her daughter Leslie (Bob) Davis, Brigham City; son-in-law Bruce Garfield, Arizona; four grandchildren: Trever Garfield, Tiffany Davis, Andrea (Jon) Weese, Brock (Kimber) Davis and seven great-grandsons: Parker, Jackson, Tommy, Carter, Caden, Chase and Cole. Special thanks to the Staff at Maple Springs and Integrity Home Care. A very special thanks to AFI Hospice Camille Welker RN, and Heidi Stevenson CNA, for all their extra loving care and friendship. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Duwain in 2002, children: Bonita J. Garfield in 2016 and Tyler Earl Jacobsen in 1998. Funeral services will be on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT. A viewing will be Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Mantua Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Kenna has asked that you do an unexpected act of kindness for someone in need. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 September 21, 2017 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 September 21, 2017 11:00 AM