Clarence "CT" Jacobson • 1915 - 2003

Clarence "CT" Jacobson, 87, 1812 15 ½ St. SW, Minot, died Monday, April 7, 2003 at a Minot nursing home.

He was born November 15, 1915, at Max, ND, the son of Thomas and Caroline (Herbronson) Jacobson. He was raised in Max and graduated valedictorian from Max Public School in 1933.

Clarence married Ethel Friese on February 18, 1940. The couple lived in Max, where Clarence managed the Farmers Elevator until 1948. Clarence and Ethel moved to Noonan, ND, where Clarence managed the Noonan Farmers Elevator until they returned to Max in 1950.

Upon returning to Max Clarence and Ethel entered into partnership with Agnes Morton in the Max Exchange. Clarence and Ethel were the sole proprietors of the Exchange for many years until they sold to the American State Bank, Minot. The couple continued to manage the Max Branch of the American State Bank until Clarence's retirement in 1979. Clarence was very active with the Max City Government. He served on the Max City Council and as City Auditor. Upon his retirement as City Auditor, the city honored him by naming the street his house was on Jacobson Avenue. Clarence also served for several years on the McLean County Social Service Board, the Northwest Solid Waste Board and the Max Fire Department.

Clarence was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot and a former member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Max.

Survivors: wife, Ethel, Minot; daughters, Sandy Sanders (Larry), Minot; Jacqueline Ackerson, Edisto Island, SC; son, James Jacobson (Amy), Mandan, ND; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Michael Sanders, Dawn (Sanders) Talley, Staci (Sanders) Murdew, Chelsea Brown Jacobson and Hannah Jacobson; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Troy Sanders, brother, James Jacobson and sister, Olida Carlson.

Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 10 a.m. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.

Visitation: Wednesday, April 9, 20003, from noon until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Prayer Service: Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot. A private internment will take place.

Celebrants: Father Gene Lindemann assisted by Deacon Steve Streitz

Music: Ryan Drevlow, song leader "Amazing Grace" " How Great Thou Art" " On Eagles Wings"
Tim Burchill, organist

Honorary Bearers: CT's family and friends

Active Bearers: Dennis Lindquist, Larry Louser, Gary Louser, Rick Friese, Mike Sanders, Wade Talley

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