Rgbeard
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It's with a heavy heart that I announce to the community the passing of "Pilawt". Jeff Jacobs.
He passed on Monday morning, July 29th, surrounded by his family and all the love and support that could be.
My wife and I were fortunate enough to become close friends with Jeff and his family. Among other fun trips, we crossed the continent in the Lance to attend the Facebook PA-32 flyin in 2021.
He and his father both got their PPLs at approximately the same time in a family-owned Cessna 150.
For those that asked nearly any question on general aviation facts, Jeff was always here, willingly sharing his 50+ years of aviation knowledge. He was a kind and gentle person. In a world filled with sarcasm, snark and harsh commentary, I've never heard him utter a cross word.
As many of you know, he balanced his kind personality with a razor-sharp wit. I will never forget his coy smirk as he dropped a bomb on you that you didn’t see coming.
His other passions involved his family, music, and his faith, as well as that of being a photographer. He readily shared his images collected through the decades.
I, for one, am a better human being because Jeff was in my life. And the world is a bit more empty now that he’s gone.
He’s survived by his wife, Cheryl, married sons Tim and Matt, and four grandchildren.
Citabria 55E, you’re cleared for a Westbound departure. Godspeed and tailwinds!
He passed on Monday morning, July 29th, surrounded by his family and all the love and support that could be.
My wife and I were fortunate enough to become close friends with Jeff and his family. Among other fun trips, we crossed the continent in the Lance to attend the Facebook PA-32 flyin in 2021.
He and his father both got their PPLs at approximately the same time in a family-owned Cessna 150.
For those that asked nearly any question on general aviation facts, Jeff was always here, willingly sharing his 50+ years of aviation knowledge. He was a kind and gentle person. In a world filled with sarcasm, snark and harsh commentary, I've never heard him utter a cross word.
As many of you know, he balanced his kind personality with a razor-sharp wit. I will never forget his coy smirk as he dropped a bomb on you that you didn’t see coming.
His other passions involved his family, music, and his faith, as well as that of being a photographer. He readily shared his images collected through the decades.
I, for one, am a better human being because Jeff was in my life. And the world is a bit more empty now that he’s gone.
He’s survived by his wife, Cheryl, married sons Tim and Matt, and four grandchildren.
Citabria 55E, you’re cleared for a Westbound departure. Godspeed and tailwinds!
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