IRVIN JACOB

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

IRVIN JACOB It is with great sadness, the family of Irvin (Itz) Jacob, mourn his passing on January 12, 2016. As recently as September 2015, Itz played 18 holes of golf with his son and daughters, and enjoyed every minute. That is how he lived his life of 92 years - fully and richly, enjoying his family, his work, travelling and pursuing his hobbies and passions. From playing in a band with his brother Aubie, camping with wife Rose and children at Falcon Lake on summer weekends, to watching "Horse Opera" while feasting on popcorn with his children on Saturday afternoons, Itz was a devoted family man. He travelled many times with his wife Rose to Israel, to family reunions in Minnesota with the Bloomfields, and to a multitude of golf courses across North America, Europe and Scotland. Itz enjoyed lasting friendships with his business partners, Bill McGowan and Jeff Black and was lucky to retire at age 55 to follow a very active lifestyle. He participated in curling, bowling, swimming, golf, singing and making beautiful music. Two great passions in his later years were ensuring the continuity of the Talmud Torah Beth Israel synagogue, and following the career paths of all his grandchildren, of whom he was so proud. We, his friends and family, will miss Itzie's love of life and listening to his beautiful singing - so many wonderful memories. Itz was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Rose (nee Rosenbaum). He is survived by his children, Cydney, Vivian (Conrad), Lanny (Marni); sister Sos Plattner; sister-in-law Shirley Bloomfield; grandchildren, Stuart (Erika), Adam (Amber), Sara (Ryan), Alexa, Maylee, Rory, Jordy; and great-grandchildren, Annabel, Artie, Jesse, Monroe and Hannah. Pallbearers were Adam Hayes, Rick Bloomfield, Leon Bloomfield, Rory Jacob, Jordy Jacob, Jonathon Jacob. Honorary pallbearers were Hart Jacob, Sami Lyons, Ido Raam, Matt Skrapnek. Donations may be made to the Rose and Irvin Jacob Endowment Fund at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem or the Canadian Museum For Human Rights. Love you Dad...
Publish Date: Jan 30, 2016

IRVIN JACOB It is with sadness that our family announces the passing of Irvin Jacob on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Funeral services will be held at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, 561 Wellington Crescent, on Thursday, January 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Jan 14, 2016

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 30, 2016