JACOBSON FUNERAL HOME COLLECTING

DONATIONS FOR BAYSIDE VILLAGE

Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is hosting their annual donation drive for residents of Bayside Village.  Susan Jacobs, owner of Jacobson Funeral Home is collecting donations to be given to Bayside Village for holiday gifts for their residents again this year.

Bayside Village’s activity director, Debbie Merrill, mentioned that the donations helped provide Christmas gifts for all the residents.  There are about 15 men and 36 women that currently reside at Bayside Village. Some of the residents don’t have family in the area so these items help make them feel remembered during the Holidays.

“Holiday time brings about memories and traditions, which can be overwhelming for some.  Presenting an opportunity to gift give in memory of a loved one can help fill that empty feeling this time of year. The residents of Bayside enjoy receiving the gifts, it makes them feel remembered and cared about,” says Susan Jacobs.

Some suggestions are:  lotions, body wash, loose fitting socks, nonskid slippers, hair rollers, stationary, candy, electric tooth brushes, hats, gloves, after shave, deodorant, wallets, lap blankets, costume jewelry, craft supplies, colored pencils, and markers.

Jacobson Funeral Home will be accepting donations up until the Holiday Remembrance Open House, which will be held on Friday, December 14th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

If you are unable to attend on December 14th and want to donate, they may be dropped off at Jacobson Funeral Home prior.  All donations will be greatly received by the residents of Bayside Village.  If you have questions you may contact Susan at Jacobson Funeral Home at 524-7800 or www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

JACOBSON FUNERAL HOME TO HOST

HOLIDAY REMEMBRANCE OPEN HOUSE

On Friday, December 14th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Jacobson Funeral Home will host a Holiday Remembrance Open House with Rev. Julie Belew speaking at 1:00 p.m.

People are encouraged to come in and share fellowship and remembrance of those loved ones that have passed.  Rev. Julie Belew, pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Baraga, will be sharing a message about hope for the holidays after losing a loved one at 1:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be served, and tree ornaments will be given out in memory of those that have passed during the year.

The personalized dove tree ornaments, including names and dates, are available for anyone in the community free of charge.  If you have lost a loved one, which they did not serve or from out of the area, please feel free to call, and they will be glad to place an ornament in memory of them on our tree.  The personalized ornaments will be presented to the family to be placed on their own tree in commemoration of their loved one for years to come.

Jacobson Funeral Home is also collecting donations that will be given to residents of Bayside Village in L’Anse for Christmas gifts.  Some suggestions are:  lotions, body wash, loose fitting socks, nonskid slippers, hair rollers, stationary, candy, electric tooth brushes, hats, gloves, after shave, deodorant, wallets, lap blankets, costume jewelry, craft supplies, colored pencils, and markers. 

“We want to bring families together to honor deceased loved ones over the holiday season.  This is a small step toward bringing healing and comfort by remembering your loved one,” says Susan.                                                                                                          

The open house will be held at the Jacobson Funeral Home at 200 L’Anse Avenue in L’Anse.  All area residents and their families are invited to attend. RSVPs are not required.  Please call Jacobson Funeral Home at 524-7800 for more information.