Carl A. ‘Jake’ Jacobson, 77, passed away Sept. 23, 2003, at his home after a short illness.

He was born March 12, 1926, in Michigan. Jake, as he was known to his friends, spent a good part of his working life in Alaska as part-owner of a general store, a commercial fisherman, a big game guide and a partner in Whaler’s Cove Lodge. He loved to grow rhododendrons and teach people to fish.

He was preceded in death by a brother, a sister and a son, Carl A. Jacobson III.

He is survived by his wife, Marguerite, or Peg; two daughters, Chris Aubertine and Viccy Schroder; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Following a brief service, his final resting place will be the national cemetery at Sitka, Alaska. A memorial scholarship is being established at the Whidbey Island Campus of Skagit Valley College for a student interested in horticulture.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Carl Jacobson Memorial Scholarship fund at any Whidbey Island Bank.

Arrangements are under the direction of Visser Funeral Home, Langley.