Gilbert Jarle Jacobsen

beloved father, brother, and husband, passed away peacefully at his residence on Bainbridge Island Washington, Friday, November 14, 2014. He was 92 years of age.Gilbert was born in Kristiansund Norway August 29, 1922.He was a World War II veteran, and served as a Boatswain's mate in the Navy. He was a proud graduate of the UW and started working in radio as a DJ at the UW. He later moved on to sales/advertising for KOL radio, and later became the National Sales Manager for KIXI Radio before retiring and moving on to become a very successful Real-Estate Broker and owner of Perlatti Reality on Bainbridge Island.He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years Martha, brother Albert, sister Gertrude, son Christopher, Daughter In-law Holly, Grandchildren - Martha, Mickey, Ben, Clancy, Austin, Eli, Steven, Chrissy, and Becca, and Great Grandchildren - Kyla, Kameron, Jacob, Owen, Gilbert, Caleb, Gabe and Riley, and many nephews and nieces including a number of cousins in Norway.He was preceded in death by his brother George, and Daughter Lisa.His longevity, hard work and sobriety made it possible for his family to grow and prosper. He did it his way "It Takes a Big Hammer to dive a Big Nail" and he will be greatly missed.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Bethany Lutheran Church with a dessert reception to follow in the Bethany Fellowship Hall. Please sign the online Guest Book for the family.