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Dave Barton
Sandy, Utah Joined: 01/12/12 Posts: 14 View Profile |
Clarann Carlisle Jacobs Larsen Obituary Posted Friday, January 27, 2017 10:30 AM In Loving Memory
Clarann Carlisle Jacobs Larsen passed away January 23 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born January 14 in Salt Lake City, to Edward C. Carlisle and Priscilla M. Lindsay. She married Reed M. Jacobs, and then later married the love of her life, Arland L. Larsen. Clarann graduated from Granite High School and the University of Utah, where she was a member of Alpha Chi. She was an active member of the LDS Church throughout her life. She loved church music, serving for many years as ward chorister. Clarann loved life and she loved people, and she was a tremendous influence for hundreds if not thousands of people. For 43 years, she taught English and journalism at Skyline High School, and she enjoyed both her subjects and the students she taught. When she received a Huntsman Educator Award for outstanding teaching in 2001, many former students described how important she had been in their lives and careers. Clarann was keenly interested in pursuing knowledge. She frequently listened to National Public Radio and belonged to the prestigious book club Daria. She often attended the symphony, opera, ballet, and Shakespeare Festival. She loved to travel, and visited places like Russia, China, Machu Picchu and Antarctica. She loved family. She actively participated in family reunions and other events, was very supportive of all extended family and was an avid researcher of family history. She could be relied on to have any needed information about generations of family members. She always had a soft voice, sparking eyes and an infectious smile. She was a compassionate listener who never complained. The family will greatly miss the wise council of this dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Clarann is survived by her husband, Arland; brothers Lindsay (Carla), Al, and David; daughter Katherine (Brian) Wonnacott; daughter in-law Jana Jacobs; grandchildren Jordan (Patrick) Pavlisin, Keeva (Antonio) Juarez, Sean (Angie) Jacobs, Julie (Grant) Evelyn, and Josh (Sadie) Jacobs; and great grandchildren Mathew, Lucas, and Tyson Juarez and Alexa Jacobs. She also will be missed by Arland's children, Carol (Ron) Jessup, Leslie (Mike) Grass, and Ric (Michelle) Larsen, as well as Arland's grandchildren. Clarann was preceded in death by her beloved son Rusty, her parents, her step-brothers Thain and Clyde, and infant daughter Jolynn. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017, 11 a.m., at the LDS Olympus Cove Ward at 4407 S. Fortuna Way (3695 East), Salt Lake City. Friends and family may visit from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday before the service, and Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary at 3401 S Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. Interment will follow the service at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be given to Granite Education Foundation c/o Skyline High School visual and performing arts. Published in Deseret News from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2017 Dave Barton |
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Dave Barton
Sandy, Utah Joined: 01/12/12 Posts: 14 View Profile |
Clarann Carlisle Jacobs Larsen Obituary Posted Friday, January 27, 2017 05:36 PM Paul Rolley (Skyline Alum) wrote a touching tribute that I think shows what a great influence she had on many over her 43 years at Skyline. http://www.sltrib.com/news/4840709-155/rolly-thanks-mrs-jacobs-a-journalism Dave Barton |
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Tom Bullen
Joined: 06/10/14 Posts: 1 View Profile |
RE: Clarann Carlisle Jacobs Larsen Obituary Posted Thursday, August 24, 2017 07:15 PM I grew up two doors away from Clarann Jacobs when we lived near the Cottonwood Mall. My mother and Clarann were classmates and friends in the English department at the U. Kathy Jacobs, her step-daughter, often baby sat me and my siblings and would play her Beatles records for us. Clarann's husband, Reed, was an avid bow hunter and would target shoot in the back yard and train his dogs. I think I must have spoken to Clarann every day as I crossed her yard to see my friends and remember when she started working at Skyline in 1962. We moved to the Mount Olympus area in 1967 and became reacquainted once I got to Skyline. I was so happy to have her as a teacher. Her enthusiasm for English and her way of making each student feel like they were fellow travelers in discovering the joy of learning make me sure she fulfilled her true calling in life. What a joy it is to know she touched to improve so many lives for the better. Tom Bullen/ Mesa, AZ |
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