Norma Karen Smith Jacobson

Karen N. Smith Jacobson of Spring Lake, Utah passed away on March 9, 2021 surrounded by her family.  Karen was born November 29, 1940 in Stockton Utah to Ned and Florence Painter Smith.

She attended local schools in the Nebo school District and remembered her time is a baton twirler in her younger school years.  During high school Karen met the love of her life Donald Wesley Jacobson.  Their life together is a true love story.  They were sealed in the Manti, Utah Temple on October 1, 1969 and together they raised four daughters and one son.

Karen worked at various jobs including Nestlé Food service, Nebo school District, and at Barnett Elementary in Payson.  She loved interacting with and serving the children.  She also took pride in being an excellent homemaker.  Karen thoughtfully decorated her home and was an excellent seamstress.  Her many talents, skills and presence will be greatly missed.

Karen was very involved in her community, especially in Spring Lake where she helped with improvements around the pond.  She also served as a scout leader, primary president and various other church callings.  She enjoyed helping with the Little League, Rodeo, and 4H programs.

Karen is survived by her children Tammy (David) Oakley of Santaquin, Kelly (Kim) Jacobson of Santaquin, Torie (Mark) Goudy of Salem, Trudi (Shane) Olsen of Provo, and Kodi (Russell) Worthen of  Payson.  She is also survived by her brother Albert Earl Smith of Yuma Arizona as well as 19 grandchildren and 23 plus great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Donald Jacobson.  She is also preceded in death by her brothers; Frank Max Smith, Douglas Ned Smith, and her sister, Nina Loretta Smith.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Parkinsons Foundation in Karen’s name at parkinson.org.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 W. Payson, Utah.  Visitation for family and friends will be held that same day from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service.  Burial will take place in the Santaquin Cemetery following the funeral.