JACOBSON - It is with great sadness that the families of Norman Jacobson announce his passing away peacefully with family by his side at the Kyle District Health Centre on Friday, September 10, 2010 at the age of 91 years. He will be sadly missed by his daughters: Geraldine (Allan) Renz of Medicine Hat, AB; Norma (Rod) Luhning of Lumsden, SK; Barbara (Ralph) Barlow of Kyle, SK; Dora (Nels) Carlson of Calgary, AB; son-in-law Gary Argue of Stewart Valley, SK; 9 grandchildren and their spouses and 13 great grandchildren. Brothers Donald Jacobson of Fort Saskatchewan, AB; Elmer Jacobson of Kyle, SK; Orville Jacobson of Medicine Hat, AB; Henry (Inez) Jacobson of Red Deer, AB; sister-in-law Shirley Jacobsen and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years Hilda (Lowe) in 2009; daughters Margaret (Peggy) Argue and Linda Jacobson; great granddaughter Jessica Olfert; parents Ole and Mathilda Jacobson; sister Dora Wick and her husband Stuart; brothers Ralph Jacobsen and Leonard Jacobson; sisters-in-law Maggie (Miller) Jacobson; Helen (Pryko) Jacobson, Dolly (Clark) Jacobson and Alice (Lowe) Cayo and brother-in-law Walter Cayo. Norm was the 4th child born to Ole and Mathilda on their homestead east of Tuberose. He attended Coteau School and completed grade 11 before leaving to help his parents on the farm. Later he left for BC to work on a logging crew. In 1942 he enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and married Hilda Lowe on October 5. He was sent overseas in 1943 where he served as a radio operator in WWII. He landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day and his unit also crossed France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He returned from the war in 1945 and purchased the Ericson farm west of Kyle. With Hilda by his side they farmed for 37 years and raised a family of six daughters. He loved to fix things and was a great handyman. He built a new house on the farm in 1967. In 1983 Norm and Hilda retired from farming and moved to Swift Current where they continued to work hard and remain active. Norm had numerous hobbies and interests. Together with Hilda they loved to fish and camp. Later in life they travelled to McAllen, Texas in the winters. Norm enjoyed golfing, woodworking, cribbage, whist, blackjack, hooking rugs and needlepoint. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Kyle, Branch #124. Norm was also very musical and as a young boy he taught himself to play the accordian and guitar. He was a devoted husband and father. He took great pride in his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them and teaching them to fish and play cribbage. His greatest joy came when he was able to take them on a special trip to Hawaii where he could watch them play in the sand. After Hilda's passing Norm returned to Kyle where he received exceptional care at the Kyle Distict Health Centre. The bereavement service was held at St. Stephen's Anglican Church in Swift Current, SK on Monday, September 13, 2010 with Reverend Jonathon Hoskin officiating. The pallbearers were grandsons Curtis Argue, David Renz, Brandon Kurucz, Bradley Kurucz, Nathan Luhning and Cameron Barlow. Eulogy was read by daughter Geraldine Renz, scripture reading was done by granddaughter Alana Renz and the organist was Gloria Robinson. Special thanks to all the staff at the Kyle District Health Centre for their kindness and compassion. It was greatly appreciated during a difficult time. Donations may be made in Norman's memory to the Kyle Health Care Foundation Fund, Box 70, Kyle, SK S0L 1T0 or to a charity of one's choice. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. For further information call 773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our web site at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.