Arlene Louise Jacobs, 84, of Palm City, Florida, passed away March 27, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Gibson City, Illinois, where she met and married Elmer and then proceeded to make many moves to support him in his career.

She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Palm City.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Elmer L. Jacobs of Palm City FL; daughters, Lori J. Riordan of Stuart, FL and Gwen M. Leeper of Gardner, KS; sons, Paul J. Jacobs (Pamela) of Bradford, New Zealand, and Samuel J. Jacobs (Elisa) of Winter Park, FL; 8 grandchildren, and  3 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her children, Mark W. Jacobs, David W. Jacobs and Nanette L. Jacobs.

Arlene was an outstanding wife, mother, homemaker, and a center of strength for our family.  She chose to make her family, friends, neighbors, and community social groups her priority.  She touched many lives with her special caring manner and will be greatly missed by all.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 27 ^th at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Palm City immediately followed by a Celebration of Life Service at Sandhill Cove Retirement Community in Palm City, FL.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Forest Hills Funeral Home, Palm City. Please feel free to share a remembrance or message of condolence with the family through this online guestbook.