James F. “Rick” Jacobs, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at his residence in Bremerton.

He was born July 21, 1947. Rick was known to his family as “The Rock”. He devoted his life to his family. He was a man of honor and morals and opened his home and heart to so many loved ones, loving them all as his own.

Rick loved to travel the world and shared countless vacations with the love of his life, Brenda Jacobs, his wife of 36 years. Rick retired from Puget Sound Energy as a lineman. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda, of Bremerton, his mother, Elisabeth Walters, of Silverdale, siblings Jeff Jacobs of Ocean Shores, and Susie Longbrake of Port Orchard. He also leaves behind his children, Kim Bean of Waldorf, Maryland, Charles Jacobs of Silverdale, Kyle Jacobs and Cherie Jacobs, both of Port Orchard, Lisa Magdaleno and Ralph Magdaleno, both of Surprise, Arizona, Rhonda Jacobs of Lynnwood, and Jamie Stankewich of Boston. There are 15 grandchildren.

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Jack Jacobs, and son, Joe Jacobs.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 1 p.m., Fri., Sept. 6, at the Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church in Silverdale. A reception will follow. Please sign the online Guest Book for the family at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.

His genuine personality and humor will be missed but forever remembered with love and laughter.