Ann Jacoby Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ann Jacoby was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Good Friday, April 18, 2014. She was born February 4, 1959 to Albert and Wanda Macedo in Monterey, California, and graduated from Monterey High School in 1977. Ann married Dayne Jacoby on October 27, 1984 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Together they raised their sons John and David while serving the U.S. Air Force in Texas, Germany, Arizona, and finally retiring in Utah. Ann loved gymnastics and dance. She spent many years as a very competitive gymnast in California. She also studied ballet, performed modern dance, and enthusiastically followed her sister Cindy’ career as a soloist for the National Ballet of Canada. Ann’s great passion for serving her church pastors as a play director, producer, and costume coordinator brought great joy to her heart. She was part of several women’s ministries and served as a counselor in Steven’s Ministries. She enjoyed coaching several champion Bible Quiz teams in Texas and Utah. While working for U.S. Food Service, Ann volunteered at Northridge High School as a scorekeeper for the hockey team and dedicated much of her time and effort to the AFJROTC Booster Club with Gail Ballew. JROTC instructor Wayne Whelchel said, “Ann touched hundreds of our cadets’ lives. She was instrumental and an integral part of the success of our program.” Ann’s most enjoyable moments were spent spoiling her grandchildren and enjoying mentoring other young women and friends. She was affectionately referred to as a second mom to many of her sons’ friends; Brody Beaver, who lived with the family for over a year, and the Brandt boys, Daniel and Johnathan. While other friends and teenagers called on her, Dayne, John, and David relied on her. She had an abundance of Christ’s love and shared her heart, soul, and love for Christ with all around her. It is by Ann’s example that her family learned how to love and show compassion for others, she was a shining light to all. As a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend, Ann is survived by her husband Dayne, son John and his wife Leticia, younger son David, mother Wanda and step-father George, sister Cindy, and grandchildren Mia, Gabriel, and Destiny. Ann was preceded in death by her father in 1987. She will be laid to rest near him in Turlock Memorial Park in California. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday April 23, at 11:00 A.M. There will be a family visitation and viewing at 9:00 A.M. at God’s Place on 3717 Grant Avenue in Ogden, Utah. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenicarefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be placed in Ann’s name to support organ transplant institutions of your choice.

Ann Jacoby

February 4, 1959 - April 18, 2014