Tacoma, Washington
1915 - 2016
Commander Arthur Ludwig Jacobson, U.S.N. (Ret'd) 1915 2016 Arthur Ludwig Jacobson loved to fly. He landed in Tacoma, Washington 2 June 1915, and departed 31 December 2016 on Mercer Island, Washington. He was the first son of German/Norwegian parents Nellie and Goodwin Jacobson. He survived two...
Read MoreHe was an outstanding naval aviator, and few PBY Catalina flying boats in the Philippines in 1941, and many dangerous war patrols in the East Indies in 1942. Great example! Thanks, Art... Fair winds and following seas, always and evermore.
Lou Dorny
January 18, 2017 | Seattle, WA
God bless Commander Jacobson as a member of 'the greatest generation'! We didn't know him but we all owe him and his comrades an eternal debt of gratitude! May he rest in peace!
John & Peggy Willis
January 17, 2017
I am eternally grateful for Art's big heart and generosity when it came to my brothers. They were only ten when my father died and Art graciously took time from his busy schedule to spend time with them and take them flying. I don't think he realized how much it mean to us all. Their friendship continued for the last fifty years.
Susanne Dubois (Bergstrom)
January 17, 2017
Art was a true friend to our family and flew with my dad in the war. He will be missed greatly. Appreciate all that you did in life. You will live in our hearts and prayers.
Robert Bergstrom
January 17, 2017 | Vancouver, WA
