Daisy Leona Jacob

Daisy Leona Jacob age 101, of Menahga, MN died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Rose Haven Assisted Living in Menahga, with many of her loving family members beside her, holding her hand and sharing many stories of years past and continually showing their love to her in her last days, as she followed the light to her heavenly home. Daisy was born to Frank and Maggie (Brooks) Day on July 14, 1909 in Frazee, MN. Moving to Shell River at an early age, later to Hubbard, MN, where she lived until she met and married Ed Jacob of Sebeka, MN in August of 1927 (Ed Jacob died in 1994) This union was blessed with nine children. Daisy is survived by her children, Delores Skalisky of Sacramento, CA; Fran Skalisky (Vern) of Sebeka, MN; Carole Martinez (Lupe) of Sacramento, CA; Fred Jacob (Lois) of Mt. Iron, MN; Larry Jacob (Terry) of Bismarck, ND; Conny Blair (Don) of Park Rapids, MN; Steven Jacob (Sheila) of Menahga, MN; 19 Grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren 16 Great Grandchildren and 9 Great Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Jacob, son, Duane Jacob and daughter, Lois Hanson and Grandchildren, Gary, Mark, Jan and Kenny and Great Grandson Skyler. Daisy "Day" Jacob is the last survivor in her immediate family, those that have gone to their heavenly home before her are: her Parent's: Frank and Maggie Day, sisters: Edna Joy, Ruth Blanchard, brothers: Roy, Earl, Paul, Frank and Ben Day. Daisy worked from before sun up to after sun down. She milked cows, pitched hay, shocked grain and cooked three or more meals each and every day. She got the most pleasure from her garden and especially loved her flowers. It was there she felt the tranquility and peace with God and his creations. The beauty of a plant to begin from a tiny seed that would grow to a beautiful flower gave her so much joy. How ironic her name was "Daisy". Daisy was Auxiliary Member for forty years. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Menahga United Methodist Church with Pastor Loren Ferch officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the Church. Jayne Koskiniemi will serve as organist. Honorary Pallbearers will be her Granddaughters and Great Granddaughters. Active Casketbearers will be Chad Blair, York Blair, Phillip Hanson, Jacob Olsen, Sheyenne Jacob and Rocky Jacob. Interment will be in Menahga City Cemetery.