Douglas Jacobsen, 85, of Dows, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Ewing Funeral Home, 114 East Ellsworth Street in Dows.

Private family graveside will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.

Douglas “Doug” P. Jacobsen was born on October 4, 1939 to Harley Thorvald Jacobsen and Ruby Idella (Cowley) Jacobsen in Hampton, Iowa. Doug lived on the home place for 85 years in Dows.

Doug attended school in Dows and graduated with the class of “1958.” After graduation, he worked for a short time at Farmers Hybrid in Hampton. After the accidental death of his brother, Galen, Doug returned home to farm.

On June 4, 1961

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