John Jacobs Sr., age 75, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 in David City. He was a resident of Surprise for 40 years. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Jane Jacobs; children Bill Mockridge of Artesia CA, Dawneen (Richter) of Placentia CA, Kathy (Williams) of Shelby NE, John Jacobs Jr. of Lincoln, Kayla Dawn Jacobs of San Antonio TX; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Walker and Ruth (Beaman) Jacobs and sister Susan Davis.