DeLane “Jake” Jacobs passed away unexpectedly Oct. 5, 2021.
DeLane was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, June 13, 1949, to Caroline Overson Smith and Curtis Wayne Jacobs. He was the oldest of eight children.
DeLane grew up in Stockton, Utah, and was a 1967 graduate of Tooele High School. He served a mission in the Philippines for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon returning from his mission DeLane attended the LDS Business College for two years. He then became employed with the Utah Tax Commission where he met the love of his life Sherri and the two were married in 1973. DeLane was later employed with US Magnesium where he retired after 43 years as a senior purchasing agent.
DeLane was an avid golfer and fisherman, enjoyed camping trips with his family, and going to football games. He wore Broncos and Utah Utes apparel every chance he had. He will be truly missed.
DeLane is survived by his wife Sherri of Midvale, his daughter Erin; his son Dylan; his son-in-law Michael; his daughter-in-law Jody; his grandchildren Benjamin and Katelyn; his sisters Roberta, Deborah, Corrine; his brothers Johnny, Kevin and Lynn. DeLane was preceded in death by his parents and brother David Jacobs.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State St., Midvale, Utah. The viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m., and the burial interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery, 361 S. 100 East, Tooele, Utah, at 1:30 p.m.