Margaret Mary Jacoby
January 9, 1927 - March 25, 2012
Obituary
Margaret Mary (Brownfield) Jacoby: January 09, 1927 – March 25, 2012. Margaret was beset by Alzheimer’s disease the last few years of her life, but died gracefully in the company of family. Margaret was a lifelong Seattle resident who spent her earliest childhood living on Denny Hill in what was to be the last house standing before the Denny Regrade Project. After her family moved to Queen Anne Hill, she attended Sacred Heart grade school and graduated from Immaculate High School. Margaret attended Seattle University until she met her husband of 43 years, Donald C. Jacoby. Margaret and Don raised their family of ten children together in the Wallingford neighborhood. Margaret found great joy in cooking and baking, and no one who visited her home was ever allowed to leave hungry. Margaret was a deeply spiritual person, with a special devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. She was generous and good-humored with everyone she met and most especially to her family and friends. A Renaissance woman, Margaret had a love of learning and studied at North Seattle Community College, where she enjoyed sociology and psychology. Following that, Margaret pursued her true passion of studying languages at the University of Washington. There she became a student in many, maybe even ten languages. She took time off from the classroom to travel through Europe with her husband, Don, where she was able to practice her language skills. She continued to study at the University until she was well into her seventies. Margaret loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. She belonged to several church choirs during her lifetime.
Margaret will be deeply missed by her family and all those who loved her. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Don, her son Theodore and an infant daughter, her siblings Clare, Jeremiah, James and Mary (Katica) Aylward. She is survived by her brother Curtis D. Brownfield, her children Donald, Mary Summerson, Patrick (Paula), Janet, James (Carrie), Paula (Michael) McCarthy, Sheila (Dave Noble) Jacoby, Gwenn (William) Baer, Lucy (Robie) Ostrom, 23 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Recitation of the Rosary will be Monday, April 2nd, 7 PM, Bonney-Watson chapel, 1732 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 3rd, 10 AM, Blessed Sacrament Church, 5050 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105. A graveside service will follow, 12 PM, Holyrood Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to the Bonney-Watson Funeral Home, 1732 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, or please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association of Western and Central Washington State – North Tower, 100 W Harrison St, N200, Seattle, WA, 98119 or Jail & Prison Ministry, c/o Fr. Lyle Konen, 205 2nd Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.
Dear Paula and Family – Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We are sending you love .Please know that we enjoyed the cards and correspondence we shared with your Mom over the years. She will be remembered fondly with love.
Maureen (Mo) and John
Sending you our love and prayers. Know Margaret was a very special lady. Wish we were closer so we could give you a hug, but know you are in our thoughts.
I treasure the memories of being your neighbor in Wallingford when our children were growing up. We had some great shared moments as moms and friends. Your children were very much a part of our family and vice-versa. You and Don were always part of our holidays and celebrations, as were your children. Rest in Peace, Margaret, you have earned it.
My life is blessed to have been included as part of the family for many years. Maragaret’s presence and influence was a cornernerstone in Wallingford and my childhood.
I feel blessed in caring for Margaret in the last days she spent at Swedish. The love from the family and the twinkle in her eyes gave but a glimpse into the life she leaves behind. Love to all who will miss her – may she be where her memories are clear and she sees you all in her love.
I am so sorry for your loss…Take joy knowing she is in God’s hands.
Lucy and family,
Peace to your hearts. May your mother Margaret visit you often in lovely dreams at night, or via many surprise moments noticing a butterfly or hummingbird this spring. Hugs!
The Jacoby family has always been a special part of my early childhood memories, and Margaret played a central role. She taught me how to knead bread, argue politics and laugh. I am grateful for these early lessons, and hope you rest in peace.
We were introduced to Margaret by Gwenn. We will always remember her intellegence, wit and her sense of humor. What an amazing woman!
Lucy, What a lovely tribute to your mother!. She was a beautiful woman just like you and your daughters. I wish you and your family peace during this difficult time and hope that the happy memories and time spent with friends and family will help lighten your heavy hearts.
Paula and Sheila,
My deepest sympathy to you and you family for the loss of your beautiful mother. May she rest in peace.
To the Jacoby family, I have a lot of good memories growing up with all of you, You’re all in my thoughts and prayers!! God Bless.
Sheila and Paula and the Jacoby Families
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time and your loss I’m so sorry. Think of the happy memories of your beautiful, kind and loving mother.
Our deepest sorrow for your loss. May she rest in peace.
We will continue to keep her and all of your families in our prayers. God Bless you all.
Guido and Maria send thier thoughts and prayers from Costa Rica.
Our comfort is that she is with her loving husband Don. Whom we loved so dearly.
This is a beautifully written obituary. One of my best memories of Aunt Margaret was when she came down for my wedding. She looked beautiful and happy, and I was so touched that she came. My condolences to all of you.
My wife is Margaret’s niece, and we visited Seattle while on our honeymoon. I have wonderful memories of a lovely evening at her house, and of feeling very welcome in my new family. I am glad to have been able to know her, and will keep her loved ones in my prayers.
she will be deeply missed by all . the write up was very nicely done . just know she is with our lady and the lord now there is no more pain.