JACOBSON FUNERAL HOME COLLECTING

DONATIONS FOR BAYSIDE VILLAGE

Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is hosting its 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.

The donations helped provide Christmas gifts for all the residents.  Some of the residents don’t have family in the area so these items help make them feel remembered during the Holidays.

“The holiday’s is a time of giving, and for those who have lost a loved one they may have an empty spot in their life for giving. This is one way to allow them to give in memory of their loved one who died, and it would benefit those who would enjoy receiving a gift this holiday season”, says Susan.

Sally Patovisti, activities director at Bayside Village suggests some of the following as needed items for the residents:  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.  There are about 10 men and 49 women that are currently residents at Bayside Village.

Jacobson Funeral Home will be accepting donations up until the Holiday Remembrance Open House, which will be held on Friday, December 18th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m at the funeral home.

If you are unable to attend on December 18th, and want to make a donation 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 18th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Jacobson Funeral Home will host a Holiday Remembrance Open House with Rev. Judy Mattson speaking at 1:00 p.m.. This is for all area residents, whether you have experienced the death of someone loved during the year or in the past. 

People are encouraged to come in and share fellowship and remembrance of those loved ones that have passed.  Rev. Judy Mattson from the Zion Lutheran Church in Skanee will be sharing some thoughts on Holiday grief 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.    

“The fellowship shared with those who are remembering a loved one is a step toward healing, and we want these families to know that they are remembered by us” 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.