Juanita Lily Jacobs Obituary (2025)

Juanita "Nita" Jacobs, age 100, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning of June 18, 2025, at her home in Union Gap, Washington. Nita was born November 5, 1924, in Zillah, Washington, to James H. Nichols and Cletus Rosalene (Lyon) Nichols. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Larry Nichols. Nita married the love of her life, Victor V. Jacobs, in May of 1945. Together, they raised their family on the farm outside of Sunnyside where Nita devoted her life as a homemaker and mother, occasionally working part time to contribute to the household income. She graduated from high school in Sunnyside and attended one year at a Christian college in Eugene, Oregon. Her faith was a central part of her life. Nita and her family were longtime members of First Christian Church in Sunnyside and later Grace Brethren Church. Sundays were often filled with fellowship, church events, and visiting with friends and relatives--something she deeply enjoyed. Nita had a creative spirit and a love for crafts. She was known for her flower arrangements and her unique sand pictures made from the ash of Mt. St. Helen's. She is survived by her daughter Dianne Thompson; sons Gary Jacobs and Gregory Jacobs; 7 grandchildren;14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Dianne lovingly cared for her mother for the past five and a half years and was by her side when she passed. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 500 W. Prospect Rd., Moxee, WA. Nita's ashes will be placed beside her husband Victor at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside, Washington. Arrangements by Brookside Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com