Laren Joseph Jacobsen

June 15, 1937 - December 24, 2019

Laren Joseph Jacobsen passed away on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2019 in Draper, Utah. He was born on June 15, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph Smith Jacobsen and Marian Thomas Jacobsen. He married Audrey Jeanne Bartlett on July 29, 1970 in California. They later divorced. Laren graduated from the University of Utah and began his career as a computer programmer for IBM in San Jose, California. Laren later worked for Xerox and other information technology firms in the Las Angeles Area. Laren was an accomplished pianist/organist. He played at several Los Angeles churches for their Sunday Services. Laren was an avid Chess player and would have been the chess champion of Utah, but was too young to hold the title. Laren served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to the Western Canadian Mission. Laren served in the Utah National Guard and was called to active duty serving at Fort Hood, Texas during the Vietnam War. Laren is survived by his three children - Andrea (Mark) McCardle, Cecily (Scott) Jones and Julian Jacobsen, 8 grandchildren all from California, his three sisters – Sharon Williams, Vyonne Woods and Linda (Butch) Cole all of Salt Lake City, Utah. Laren is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Marian Jacobsen. A day of celebration will be held at a later date in Salt Lake City, Utah. A special “Thanks” to his three loving sisters for their daily care and love and to all the care givers at the Wentworth in Draper for their excellent, tender loving care given. Please share your memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com.