Audrey Mae Jacobsen

Audrey Mae Jacobsen departed December 1, 2014 at the age of 76 from sudden cardiac arrest. The beloved wife of Kenneth Jacobsen for 50 years, Audrey is survived by her husband, two sons, two daughter in-laws and five grandchildren. Her eldest son Ken Jacobsen, Jr lives in Commerce Michigan with his wife Stephanie, son Bryce and daughter Aspen. Her youngest son Keith Jacobsen, lives in Huntley Illinois with his wife Mary, sons Neil and Cooper, and daughter Elena. Although Ken and Audrey were born and married in the state of New York, they have lived in Northville, Michigan since 1973. Audrey has born in Utica New York to George and Elizabeth Castle and had three brothers; Walt, Don and Bill. Both Walt and Don have passed on. Her brother Bill still lives in Upstate New York. Audrey grew up on a dairy farm in Whitesboro New York on Castle Road which was surrounded by several grave yards where they would go sledding. The farm is now a golf course and Audrey's room is the pro shop. She paid her own way through college working for a trucking company and a local grocer. She graduated from Utica College with a teaching degree and taught elementary school in New York Mills and on Long Island. Ken and Audrey met while he was in the Air Force and stationed in upstate New York. She was hanging out at a bar with her best friend Carol. Ken was there with his Air Force buddies including his best buddy George. Love must have really been in the air that night because both Ken and Audrey, and Carol and George got married. In June of 1964 in Whitesboro New York, Ken and Audrey began a long and happy marriage. After getting married they moved to Long Island New York and bought a house in Holbrook where their first son was born in 1968. After Ken accepted a job with Ford Motor Company in 1972, they became Michiganders. The next year, their second son was born and they bought a home in Northville on Byrne Court. After moving to Michigan, Audrey left teaching to become the fulltime family manager. She raised their two boys and reminded them both all the way through University to "study, study, study." When she had some free time, she liked to read books, go bargain hunting, garaging and spend time with the neighbors on the court and with her other friends and family. When the boys were young, she drove them around to sports and taught Sunday school. As Audrey's boys started families of their own, she loved to spend time with the grandkids. She also loved to shop for clothes for her grandkids and all her nieces and nephews in upstate New York. She also was active in an investment club for many years and a local book club. Once Ken retired from Ford, they enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe. When home, they were active at the First United Methodist Church of Northville, liked to visit friends, and eat out. They were frequent patrons at Rebecca's and Guernsey's in Northville and she has been described as a second mother to the restaurant staff. She was always inquiring about school, life and family, and was always happy to offer encouragement and love. Audrey was a loving mother, gracious neighbor, caring friend, and wonderful wife. She'll be missed by many but forgotten by none. Visitation will be Friday December 5th from 5pm to 8pm at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 W Dunlap St, Northville, MI. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday from 3pm to 4pm at First United Methodist Church of Northville, 777 W 8 Mile Rd, Northville, MI. The service will be preceded from 2 to 3pm with a visitation and followed by a fellowship gathering at the church.