In Loving Memory of
Russell Stanley Jacobs
January 17, 1943 – March 10, 2026
Funeral Service with Live Stream
- Central Standard Time (Martensville, SK, CST): 2:00 PM — March 23, 2026
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 2:00 PM — March 23, 2026
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 1:00 PM — March 23, 2026
- Central Daylight Time (CDT): 3:00 PM — March 23, 2026
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 4:00 PM — March 23, 2026
- Oslo, Norway (CET): 9:00 PM — March 23, 2026
- Seoul, South Korea (KST): 5:00 AM — March 24, 2026
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Russell Stanley Jacobs Obituary
Russell was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan on January 17th, 1943. It was a chilly Sunday evening when Russell took his first breath. When he was five, he was very anxious to learn to read so he begged our Mom to let him go along with his older siblings to Coral school, a country school near our home. And read he did, avidly, the rest of his life. His reading was typically about wars and spies of WW 2 and especially about Norway’s role in the war.
Russell was very nearsighted as a child so frequently walked into fences and scratched his face. He had a rather large scar on his face and when people would ask in later years what happened, he would say, “You’ve heard of the Korean War, haven’t you?” implying his scars were war injuries! Of course, he was not believed.
When he was 12 years old, Russell chose to walk in God’s way. A few years later, one morning, he said he wouldn’t be going to meetings anymore, adding, “I’ll never be a preacher!” He missed one Sunday morning meeting but was there the next Sunday and continued to the end of his life.
Russell finished High School in Pangman, SK, and went on to University in Saskatoon where he had four enjoyable years boarding in Joe and Vivian Burns’ home. After graduating with a degree in Agricultural Economics, he worked for a year for the Saskatchewan government before returning home to work with Dad on the farm. He loved farming.
In 1966, Russell chose to give up earthly prospects and carry forth the Gospel to needy souls. In 1972, it was suggested to him that he go to Norway, which he did, and continued with Gospel work in Scandinavian countries until August of this last year. He loved those lands and even in his most recent letters, he shared news from Norway. Plainly his heart was there.
Russell kept in touch with his university classmates and had plans to reunite later this year with those who still remain.
In April of 2021, Russell had a major stroke, but thanks to wonderful medical care, he survived. When he was discharged, the doctor said to him in an abrupt bedside manner, “Your head is good but your heart is terrible!” However, sometime later, Russell returned to Norway, where he happily spent a few more years. Since returning to SK, he was glad to meet family and friends again. He spent the last months in active mission work with his kind and caring companion, Scott McChesney. He appreciated so much the care of all in the Kindersley and Swift Current field.
Russell leaves behind three sisters, Ruth Jacobs and Evie Smock of California, Mabel Jacobs of Korea, six nieces and nephews, along with a host of friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Clifford and Esther Jacobs, and two older brothers, Lucien and an infant brother.
Russell’s wish was “to die in the harness,” and through God’s kindness, that was accomplished.
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Dear Evie, Ruth and Mable,
You will miss your brother but will be forever grateful for his influence and memories. Russel was a family friend from my childhood as were you all.
With love,
Brad and Marion (Howden) Hudey
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Mr. Russell has lived as a servant of God all his life, and ended his life in this world and was held in God’s arms. I pray for your peaceful sleep. I have never seen you in person in this world, but I know you well because I have heard about your wonderful appearance. I hope that I will follow your will and live my life in this world and meet you in heaven and share precious friendships. Thank you.
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I was deeply grieved to hear of your profound loss. Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. I humbly pray that the one who has departed to the Kingdom of Heaven may rest in eternal peace, embraced by God’s infinite love and mercy. May the Lord’s comfort and grace gently surround you and your beloved family during this time of sorrow. May you be granted strength, solace, and peace, and may the precious memories you shared bring quiet comfort to your hearts.
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Special thoughts your way Mabel. At the loss of your dear brother.
I have good memories of his gentle spirit and help
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Dear sisters of Russel . I know you will all miss your dear brother.
But just cherish the memories and seek to have Jesus as your best friend like he did . He had that meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God of great price . A friend and sister , Gail McMurray
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I remember a very sincere and earnest young man, working with Stanley Sharpe in Regina in 1967. I saw him as an example of respectful
And virtuous behaviour. I could not imagine him ever intending any harm. It is easy to reach back 60 years and recall that influence. I am grateful.
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We miss Russell alot here in Norway, good memoris of our years in the work together and later years as well. 🌹
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We appreciated his coming to California during his home visits. He was a very gentle man.
He once had me shorten his suit pants at Santee…
He was very gracious, in spite of my inexperience!
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Russell was guileless and childlike… his Christlike spirit fed us. His influence lives on. We will miss him.
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We appreciated Russell’s ministry and spirit very much when he came to Bangladesh for Conv. He will be missed but not forgotten.
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Dear Russell was a faithful correspondent for many years after his visit to NZ in the 90s I think it was. We wrote for many years & I was glad I had answered his recent email before he passed away 10 days later.
I’ll never forget what an encouragement his life has been to me. Andrea Gedye
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Earla remembers Russell picking Marion and her up for Wed studies