Jenifer Denice Gillespie Jacobsen

Jenifer was born October 2, 1981 to proud parents Robert G. Gillespie and Jenny (Tessie) Hammond in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

Jenifer was a very bright and happy child. She was given the nickname of “Boss” early on by her father. It turned out to be a very well suited name. She wore it well. 

She grew up teaching her older sister Melodi the rules of the game. She later extended those same lessons to her 3 younger siblings, Weston, Kortnee, and McKenzie. She was a very big part in the raising of her younger siblings. Getting them off to school, ensuring their safety, and teaching them how to “ride the big wave” by surfing down the stairs in an empty cardboard box. She did not miss it when it came to the care of others. If Jenifer became your friend you knew she would always be in your corner. 

Jenifer grew up attending school in Grantsville, Utah until moving to Sandy, Utah where she finished her high school years and graduated from Jordan High School in 2000. 

Jenifer worked at Harmons 7th street in Midvale, Utah for 15 years where she excelled in customer service. It was during this time she met the love of her life Louis Jacobsen. After a few weeks of dating, Louis proposed. They were married September 23rd, 2005. They had a wonderful life together for 18 years. While they did not have any children, they had 4 fur babies whom they spoiled and cared for like they were their children. 

As her health declined Louis took extra special care making sure she was as comfortable as possible.