Edith's Obituary
Edith Mary (Bates/Hofland) Jacobson of Great Falls, MT passed away on April 27, 2023, of natural causes at Peace Hospice.
Edith “Edie” was born on July 30, 1936, in Conrad, MT.
On May 2, 1953, she married Cyril “Jake” Jacobson.
Edie and Cyril moved back to Great Falls with the Great Northern Railroad where she was employed as a baker at Buttrey’s Bakery at the mall for decades and later at Albertson’s until her retirement.
Edie loved cooking, always preparing and delivering dinner dishes and desserts to family and friends. It didn’t stop there, she also enjoyed feeding her birds and squirrels.
Edie’s house was always the home base for family, for family dinners and Holiday gatherings, and as a resting place for family returning to Great Falls for visits.
Edie was preceded in death by her husband Cyril Jacobson; her parents, Thelma and Albert Hofland; and sisters and brothers, Fae Laud, Robert England, Alberta Knapstad, Paul Hofland, Velma Peck, and Margie Pegar.
She is survived by her sister, Lucille Knapstad and brother, Eric Hofland. Although Edie and Cyril never had children, “Aunt Edie and Uncle Jake” had numerous nephews and nieces.
A viewing and reception will be held at Schnider Funeral Home on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. A special thank you goes to the Ruby House and Peace Hospice for their wonderful care.
Edie will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery.
