Patricia “Trish” (Kelly) Jacobson

Friday, February 4, 1972
Date of Death:
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Age:
41 years old
Patricia “Trish” (Kelly) Jacobson
Trish Jacobson, age 41, died Sunday, November 24 in Rochester, MN following a 14-month battle with breast cancer. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 26 from 5-8 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection in Rochester, with a Scripture Service at 7:30. There will also be a half hour visitation prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 27 at Church of the Resurrection. Interment will take place at a later date.
Patricia Maureen Kelly, daughter of Paul and Cherlyn (Jarding) Kelly, was born on February 4, 1972 in Sioux Falls, SD. She graduated from O’Gorman High School in 1990 and from SDSU College of Nursing in 1995. Following graduation, Trish was hired as an RN in the Surgical Cardiac Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital with Mayo Health Systems, known today as 5MB C/F. Trish loved her job and worked her entire career in this unit, providing wonderful nursing care to her patients and their families. Trish enjoyed decorating her home, shopping with her girls and cheering them on in soccer, spending time at the family lake cabin, baking, entertaining friends and family, and celebrating life.
On October 4, 1997, Trish was married to Tim Jacobson in Sioux Falls, SD. They made their home in Rochester, where they have lived the past 18 years, raising their two daughters. Grateful for having shared her life, are her husband, Tim, daughters Lauren and Alexa Jacobson, all of Rochester, her father, Paul Kelly, of Sioux Falls, SD, her sisters Sheila Broughton and her husband Kyle, Canton, SD, and Kris Lawrence, Sioux Falls, SD, and her brother Mike and his friend Melissa, Omaha, NE. Trish is also survived by her sister-in-law Renae Jacobsen and her husband Mark, Badger, SD, and her brothers-in-law, Chris Jacobson and his wife Pam, Watertown, SD, and Rick Jacobson and his wife Kelley, Zuni, VA, her aunts and uncles, as well as many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Trish was preceded in death by her mother, Cherlyn Kelly, her mother-in-law, Dorothy Jacobson, her four infant brothers, and her grandparents. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed toward an educational fund established for Trish’s daughters, Lauren and Alexa Jacobson.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Patricia “Trish” (Kelly) Jacobson has received the following condolences.
Tim,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you and your daughters find comfort in wonderful memories of Trish.
Sincerely,
Cynthia
Lauren, sorry about your mom. Ted Saxman (volunteer in your second period math class).
Just a little note to let you know that we are thinking of all of you, Trish's family.
God's Blessings On You All.
Dennis & Sandi Lundstrom
To the Kelly and Jacobson families; our deepest sympathies for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for all of you.
No words can erase the loss you are feeling, but may the love of God comfort you always.
You are in my throughts and prayers...
We are so sorry to hear about your loss of this wonderful person. We remember Trish always on the sidelines cheering Alexa and her team on in soccer.
Amy and Steve, Edward, Madelaine, Brigid, Henry, and Owen
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at the loss of such a special person. I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Trish for a number of years and call her a friend. Although I hadn't seen her for some time, I am so thankful that I was able to visit with Trish and you, Tim, at the Cancer Treatment Center a few weeks ago, when we ran into each other. Please know my heart goes out to you for your loss. Kathy Wangen
To the Kelly family and the Jacobson family, I remember Trish from Sioux Falls, we both grad'd high school 1990 and attended SDSU. I'm so sorry to hear about her passing and I know that she will be treasured in your hearts forever. My sympathies and prayers to your family. I hope you can continue to remember all the happy healthy memories. May she Rest in Peace.
To the Jacobson and Broughton families
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Tim, Lauren, and Alexa,
No words can erase the profound loss you are feeling, but may the love of God, family, and friends comfort you. You are in the Brown's throughts and prayers...
Mary & Jeff, Mitch, and Jenna
To the Kelly family and the Jacobson family, The Kelly's lived across the street from my parents, Charles and Elaine Steinborn, so I watched the Kelly Kids grow up on Annway Drive and babysat them a few times. I have such good memories of the neighborhood getting together and having fun in their backyard. Please know that Trish was such a special person and her heart was given so freely. She will be missed. May you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
To the Jacobson & Broughton Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the peace of the Lord comfort all of you.
Dear Kelly family and Jacobson family. Jack and I were so saddened to hear of the loss of Trish. We have find memories of the Kelly kids playing in the neighborhood, or at Mary and Jack's. Precious memories!! Kristin and Sara always reminisce about your summers.
God bless each of you and fill you His wonderful peace.
Jacobson Family
Your family are in our prayers. So sorry for your loss.
I knew Trish as a nurse here at Mayo. A loss for us, a good, dedicated nurse, too young to leave this world. My condolences to her family, my thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Dearest Jacobson family..... the Hoovers have know your family thru some earlier years soccer and sports... and I knew Trish thru my dear friend Kim Brehmer... I was so heartbroken to hear of the loss of your wife and Mother... there are NO words to take the pain of such loss away from your lives and hearts... but we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies to you all at this time... Hugs to each of you... The Hoover Family
Trish was an amazing person. You are all in my prayers. She will be truly missed by many!
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. We wish the family peace and comfort in the Lord.
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and give you comfort.
Tim, Lauren and Alexa,
We want you to know how terribly sorry to hear that Trish passed away, we have such great memories of her cheering on Alexa and Lauren on a soccer games--especially at the Eagan games :). May you find comfort and peace during this time. May God wrap his arms around you all.
Blessings,
The Boyer Family:
Mike, Christy, Zach, Sydney, Melanie, Jon and Jacob
Tim, Robin Nelson and I are so sorry to hear about your wife. Your family is in our prayers.
Tim and Family,
I know that my words can't begin to ease the pain you are feeling now, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Venteicher
Our sympathies and prayers for Trish's family and all of the Kelly's. My she Rest in Peace. We always enjoyed seeing her and her family at the lake each summer and seeing how much the girls grew and changed each year. May she remain in your hearts forever.
My deepest condolences to your family for this tremendous loss of such life. You are all in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
To the Kelly and Jacobson Families.
We are so sorry to learn of the loss of Trish. May she rest in peace. We remember her so well when she lived down the block from us on Annway Dr. She often baby sat our four children. She was so responsible and the kids (and we) loved her. She will always be remember by our family as young, smart and wonderful. Our deepest condolences to your family.
Sincerely,
Doug and Mary Torretta and Family
Tim,
My sympathy to you and your children. May God help comfort you all in your loss.
Sincerely,
Chuck Handlon
Tim, Lauren, and Alexa,
Your dear Trish was an amazing friend, amazing nurse, and a great person! I admire her couragous fight and her positive outlook always. I hope that you can find peace and celebrate the amazing life that she had. We are always here for you and I am forever proud to call her my friend.
Dave
Tim,Lauren, and Alexa,
We are so sorry for your loss. She will be terribly missed, she was such a nice person. Let us know if you need anything at all.
Julie, Sean, Lexi, and Noah Grethen
Jesus said I am with you always even to the end of the world. Words can not express how I feel at tis time ;all I can do is remind you of the hope and comfort that only God can give us. Please know that you are in my prayers. May God give you and your family the strength to get through this difficult time.
Tim,Lauren,Alexa and kelly Family
You guys are in our hearts and prayers. Trish was a wonderful person (Wife, Mother,Daughter,Sister, Aunt and Friend). God Bless and may she Rest and Peace.
Duane and Mary Meyer
Tim, Lauren, Alexa, Paul, Sheila and Family, Mike, Kris and Family - know that our hearts and prayers are with all of you. She fought a good fight, which I'd expect nothing less of Trish. May she be at Peace now.