MaryEllyn Jacobsen, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, peacefully passed away at home on January 20, 2025, at the age of 98. She lived a full, beautiful life, touching the hearts of all who knew her. Born on April 11, 1926, in San Jose, California, to Leo and Mary Schneider, MaryEllyn's story began with a journey her family made from Fallon, Nevada, where they lived, so her mother could be with her daughter during the birth of little MaryEllyn, the youngest of the five Schneider children. Raised on the family ranch in the Wildes District, near the Naval Air Base in Fallon, MaryEllyn graduated from Churchill County High School. In 1944, she met the love of her life, Keith (Jake) Jacobsen, while he was stationed with the Navy in Fallon. Their love blossomed, and they were married on October 20, 1944, beginning a family and a life full of love and cherished memories.
MaryEllyn and Jake made Fallon their home, raising four children: Dianne, Linda, Susan, and Randy. Their lives were rich with love and adventure, filled with camping trips, fishing outings, and quality time spent with family and friends. MaryEllyn’s involvement in her community was deep, as the longest-living member of Epworth United Methodist Church, as well as an active participant in the Fallon Clover Leaf Club, Good Sam’s Club, and TOPS Club. She dedicated many years of service volunteering for her church and Fallon Industries. A true lover of the outdoors and baseball, MaryEllyn cherished taking her family on camping and fishing trips and was a constant presence at her grandchildren’s sports events and activities. Whether it was softball, baseball, or any other sport, you could always count on her being there to cheer them on. Some of the family’s most treasured memories are of trips in the motorhome, with Jake and MaryEllyn at the wheel, creating lasting memories while supporting their grandkids in all their adventures.
MaryEllyn is joined in rest by her parents, Leo and Mary Schneider, her husband, Jake Jacobsen, her siblings, Emmy Dwyer, Lida Mills, Bill Schneider, Bob Schneider and son-in-law, Paul Harp. She is survived by her children, Dianne (Jack) Wickizer, Linda Harp, Susan (David) Hurd, Randy (Denise) Jacobsen; grandchildren Greg (Debbie) Wickizer, Jackie (Brian) Draper, Debbie (Darrell) Irvin, Kris (Randy) White, Don Hornby, Dawna (Rob) Rosenberg, Scott (Tara) Hurd, Amanda (Andrew) Rothwell, Laura (Ernie) Pomin and Alexander Jacobsen. She will be greatly missed by her 18 great grandchildren and her 8 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by several wonderful nieces and nephews.
A celebration of MaryEllyn’s life will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 11:00 am at Epworth United Methodist Church, located at 280 E. Stillwater Avenue in Fallon, Nevada. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at the Fallon Cemetery. A lunch reception will be held at the Wolf Center annex of the church after the burial.
In place of flowers, the family encourages donations in memory of MaryEllyn to be made to Epworth United Methodist Church.
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