The Life of Richard N. Jacobson
RICHARD N. JACOBSON, Ph.D., of Exton, PA, and Cape May, NJ, passed away on July 13, 2019, after a long battle with brain cancer. He was born on Dec. 21, 1942 in Neenah, WI, the son of the late Randolph and Loraine (née Larson) Jacobson.
Beloved husband for 31 years of Margaret (née Reid); loving father of Eric J. (Andrea), Christopher A. (Sarah), and David R.; and cherished grandfather of Anja, Teddy, Sam, and Max.
Richard earned a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology and was an internationally recognized authority on lithium, spending much of his career with Foote Mineral Co. After retiring he became a successful watercolor artist and an active member of the Philadelphia Sketch Club. Among his other passions were genealogy and travel.
Service at the Chapel of Peace at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 225 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA, 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19. Interment in historic West Laurel Hill Cemetery will follow. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Philadelphia Sketch Club at http://sketchclub.org/donate-2/.
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2019.07.16
I’ll miss my brother
I sure will miss Richard and Peggie’s visits to my sister’s and my family down here in Florida. They often vacationed in Florida and visited us when they did. Richard was the one who kept in touch and really kept up with family. His friendly outgoing nature really meant a lot to me. His passing leaves a hole in all our lives. I will miss my brother.
2019.07.17
A childhood adventure
As children growing up in a small town, Richard, as my older brother, put up with a tag-a-long little sister. We had some great adventures. One time we followed the creek to its source and hopped across mounds of swamp grass for our prize, a jar of tadpoles. There are many such memories of our childhood.
Over the years, his family visits to us in Florida were always a highlight. He will be missed by all of us.