Mary Jacobson Obituary

Mary Theresa (Lee) Jacobson GOOSE CREEK - Mary Theresa (Lee) Jacobson, 84, of Goose Creek, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer's, Thursday May 18. Mary, a native of Mission Hill in Boston, MA, married her husband of 65 years, David A Jacobson, in 1957. They had their first child, a daughter, in '58, followed by 3 sons in '59, '63, & '65. The "Jakes" moved to Medway, MA. She was a devoted wife and mom and had her hands full attending baseball, hockey, football, field hockey, softball and basketball games to enthusiastically cheer on her brood. She also chaperoned countless school trips and stayed involved in her kids' education. Mary re-entered the work force, first at Medway Animal Hospital. She later earned her college degree and became the HR manager for Harvard Apparatus in Natick, MA. Mary and Jake retired to SC to be near their children and grandkids. In addition to her loving husband, David, whose own longevity he ascribes wholeheartedly to Mary's unceasing and unconditional love, she is survived by daughter, Donna Butler, a teacher in Hanahan (David); son, David E. of North Georgia, retired from Delta Airlines (Alicia); son, Kenneth "Jake" of Summerville, a mailman on James Island (Linda); son Steven, of Goose Creek, permanently disabled at home; grandkids, Brittany, Brooke, Brielle, Alexander, Shane and 4 great-grandchildren. She also leaves 2 brothers, William Lee of NY and Edward Lee of MA and their families. Family meant everything to Mary. Accordingly, she and Jake took all the kids and grands on an Alaskan cruise in celebration of their 50th anniversary. All friends and family are invited to attend an informal gathering in her honor at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 to be announced on Carolina Memorial Funeral Homes Website. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carolinamemorial.com for the Jacobson family. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston