~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, NWA Capt. Phillip Jacobson
July 30, 1943 – March 25, 2026
Captain/Instructor Phillip “Phil” David Jacobson
joined Northwest Airlines 05-22-1968.
Phil is survived by his wife Andrea, and by his children and their
families.
Phil had most recently resided in North Richland
Hills, TX 76182.
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On July 30, 1943, the decibel limit of heaven was crossed for
too many consecutive days, and the Lord sent the main offender, Phillip David
Jacobson, to parents Phebe and Oliver Jacobson in Wadena, Minnesota. Phil was
the fifth of six siblings (heaven’s other main volume offenders): Robert,
Shirley, Sharon, Gwendolyn, and Margaret.
Phil graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School in Fargo,
North Dakota and proudly enlisted in the US Navy. He concluded 6 honorable
years of military service and multiple tours in Vietnam as a Lieutenant flying
the E1B. (Even though recognized as one of the greatest pilots in the Navy at
the time, Phil was banned from jets due to numerous events involving “buzzing
the tower” and other mischievous incidents).
Because he would neither leave the administration office nor
attend college classes, Phil was “awarded” a two-year diploma from Lake Wobegon
Adjacent Technical University in Minnesota for his military service and was
subsequently hired as a commercial pilot. Phil enjoyed 37 years with Northwest
Airlines as a captain and instructor on the 727, 737, 747, and the DC-10.
During his time at Northwest, he was repeatedly recognized by the company for
his witty and entertaining announcements to crew and passengers. Following
“retirement” Phil invented and patented a shallow-well oil pump, started a
contracting business, joined the house-flipping craze, and continued charitable
service wherever a need was found.
While his favorite activities included flying, fishing, and
carpentry, the greatest loves of Phil’s life were his relationships with God,
with his loved ones, and with every single person he met. Phil was known for
his exuberant spirit, joyous and happy presence, ceaseless humor, and ginormous
lips that shamed Angelina Jolie’s. Throughout his life, Phil remained dedicated
to sharing the love of Jesus Christ through his words, actions, and innumerable
acts of service. Organizations Phil served and loved include Wycliffe Bible
Translators, The Hills Church, Our Father’s Children, Fort Worth Christian
School, Eastern European Mission, Bible Study Fellowship, Community Enrichment
Center, Camp Peniel, and many mission trips throughout the world.
Despite insisting he could do more work for the Lord on Earth,
Phil finally agreed to return to heaven with the temptation of repairing the
pearly gates on March 25, 2026. If he is not trying to replace Peter as greeter
to heaven, Phil is reunited in heaven with his parents, Phebe and Oliver,
sister, Margaret, and friend of his heart Carolyn. He is survived by his loving
and kind wife Andrea Jacobson; siblings Robert, Shirley, Sharon, and Gwen;
children Phil Jr and wife Cindy, Dawn and husband Matt, Kim and husband Marco,
Lindsey and husband Dave, Trevor and wife Rebekah, “bonus children” Jason and
Jonathan and friend of his heart Linda. His grandchildren include Pheobe,
Royce, Elisa, Alexis, Kaylyn, Antonio, Olivia, Nick, Jamie, Madison, Zoe,
Josie, Jaben, Lauren, Emma, Chloe, Janelle, and great-granddaughter Remi. We
deeply miss him and will continue to share his love and light to the world.
Phil’s Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel at The
Hills Church (6300 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180) on April 18,
2026, at 10:00am.
