David Jacobs
September 28, 1950 - December 13, 2022
David Jacobs, of North Salt Lake, UT, passed away peacefully on December, 13th while visiting one of his favorite places, St. George, UT.
Dave was born in Provo, UT on September 28th, 1950 to Barbara and Briant Jacobs. Dave has three sisters (Genevieve, Janine, and Marilyn) and one brother (Robert). He graduated with his Master’s Degree from the Marriot Business School at BYU, which is where he met his wife, soulmate, and adventure buddy, Christine Jacobs. Always looking for new adventures, the two of them lived in Toronto, Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN, Atlanta, GA, Loveland, OH, Houston, TX, and Evergreen, CO before settling in North Salt Lake, UT. They were blessed with three daughters Kara “Marv” Da Costa, (UT), Kaitlin “Skeeter” Barnes, (UT), and Cheyanne “Barbarino” Allen (KS); and three grandchildren Cruz Da Costa, Riley Barnes, and Brooks Allen. Dave loved his family fiercely.
He had many jobs throughout his life that ranged from coal miner to consultant. He worked as an internal and external consultant at General Mills, Rio Tinto, Rockwell International, FLSmidth, and United Space Alliance (USA). During his time at USA, Dave was awarded the NASA Public Service Medal. Most recently Dave was working for Signature Products Group (SPG). His wife and family were his loves, golfing and prospecting, his passions, and friends his treasures. He lived an intentional life centered on service, relationships, connection, learning, and finding joy.
A celebration of his life will be held at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City on December 22, 2022 at 11:00 am. The burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery.
In Loving Memory
Chris and Girls we are so very sorry for the lose of one of my very best friends. David lived life to the fullest and loved you all with a passion he passed on to me of how to live my life.
Sad news, Dave and I were close friends groing up in the treee streets of Provo, Wasatch School, B Y High school. Many hours spent in the foot hills of Oak Hills and Rock Canyon. His parents Barbara & Bryant were great people also and they threw the best scariest Halloween parties. Great friend he will be missed. Brian
It was with sadness I learned of Dave's passing today from our friend Steve Lewis. We attended BY High from 7-9th grades together. Having left Utah foster care in 1966, moving to Sacramento to reunite with my father, I lost touch with Dave but Steve brouight us back together for breakfast serveral times at Little America during infrequent visits in SLC. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to once again know Dave and consider him a friend, good man, and brainiac. Never took himself seriously and always had a smile for everyone. He will be missed. Wishing his family comfort with the many fond memories they made together. Rest in peace Dave.
In Loving Memory
