Casey Jacobus

Birth date: Nov 12, 1945 Death date: May 26, 2022

Carol Rae (Casey) Jones Jacobus, 76 of Cornelius, passed away on Thursday May 26, 2022 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was at home and surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing. Casey was a mother, grandmoth Read Obituary

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Joan Tate

165w ago

I recently found out about Casey's passing. Someone commented on a play Casey and I were in many years ago. The memories of it had stayed with this person and they told me how much they enjoyed it. It was The Cemetery Club about three Jewish widows who visited their husband's graves on a regular basis. It was all the things you want in good theatre. It was interesting, funny and touching and we had a great time rehearsing and performing it with the Davidson Community Players. We made a good ensemble. I talked with Casey several years ago after her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She told me they gave her a year. Instead of waiting for that year to be over she decided to fill up her bucket list. I suspect she got it to pretty full because that year became three or more. Deepest Sympathy to the family. Rest in peace Casey.

Joan Tate

Sascha-Max Steinegger

175w ago

in honor of Casey.

We are very sad to hear this. Our heartfelt condolences to the family.

May her light always be by your side.

Sascha-Max, Nadja, Noel, Siva and Elin Steinegger

A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.

Christian J.A. Steinegger

175w ago

“Our loved ones will always be by our side, no matter where they are.”

The news of Casey Jacobus death greatly saddened us. Our heartfelt condolences.

Christian, Mikaela and Elias Steinegger

Jim Mcrae

176w ago

Reading Anne's memories of Casey sparked other memories for me. It was in 9th grade that I started getting to know Casey. Over the High School years our group did a lot together. Casey was my favorite bridge partner, whether at her house or Shawnee or elsewhere. There were lots of parties together; downstairs at her house dancing to Johnny Mathis, at others, or at my house around the pool or dancing in the big room across the yard. Great in the summer especially. I always enjoyed her warmth, enthusiasm, intelligence, and her willingness to have fun. Honestly I had a crush on her but she was always someone else’s girl friend – usually one of my best friends (Don, Frank)…
After High School we slowly lost touch for several decades. At our 50th High School reunion (2013) we reconnected: a late night scotch with OX; wine and talk with the old group in the lobby of the hotel every evening; driving around with Anne and Emalee looking at our old homes and other places we'd loved. I was really pleased when I was able to convince Casey, Emalee, Anne, and Mimi, to come visit me in Japan the next year. Showing Japan to Casey and friends was a real treat for me. Her enthusiasm was infectious. We called ourselves "ducklings" after that trip: Casey pointed out how the others had to follow me in a line as we threaded through busy Japanese train station platforms; no one wanted to get lost — like ducklings imprinted on their mother.
In October 2015, Casey and I met for a day in Catania, Sicily, Italy. We walked too much and had way way too much food at a restaurant partly because neither of us could speak Italian. She had already been fighting cancer and we talked about her fears and strengths in beginning to face her death as we ate plate after plate after plate of great food making up their "lunch of the day."
A year or so later, 2017, the Ducklings got introduced to Holden Beach. A wonderful week there. Two weeks later Casey and I spent a week of exploring the Everglades and Keys — out to Key West. So glad we had that time together. She even "dragged" me to the Truman Little White House and Hemingway's house — both wonderful to see and learn about. Lots of time to talk over dinners and on the beach; her knowledge of history was breathtaking.
All of these wonderful times; and more with later visits to Holden Beach, France, and Cornelius… A rich tapestry of friendship and caring over the years. I've been honored and graced to know Casey; the many pleasures of friendship shared, the knowing of each other's histories, nostalgia for the fun we've had and the fun we have continued to have and share until now. I will miss her greatly. Love to Casey.

Anonymous

176w ago

Sent a Lovely One Spathiphyllum Plant to the Jacobus family.

Peace lily with white spathes grows gracefully in a brown decorative pot, brightening the room.

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Anne Peplau

176w ago

Added 4 new photos to the Memories Album album.

Patricia Hanna

176w ago

Unlike most of you, Casey came into my life only recently. I met her through my husband, Jim McRae, who was an old friend of hers from Madison. I joined Casey and the ‘ducklings plus ‘ twice for a week of delightful camaraderie at Sanderling, and again in the Dordogne for more of the same. I knew when I met her that she was fighting cancer and that her life might be shortened prematurely, although it never felt like that. Casey lived her life with a joie de vivre that belied impending doom. I learned a lot from her about what it looks like to truly live until living ends. I will miss her friendship. My condolences to those of you fortunate enough to have held her close for so long.

Patricia Hanna

Ruth Verena Steinegger-Benz

176w ago

"The people we love never leave us - they remain in our hearts forever."

Dear Lyssa
I wish to express to you and your family my heartfelt sympathy in the loss you have gone through. May you receive comfort in the knowledge that you are not alone in your deep sadness but Markus and your family and friends share your great loss.
I will always remember Casey's happy and positive attitude in life in good and even in painful times. I will always cherish her memory.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
With love Ruth

Anonymous

176w ago

Sent a Love Everlasting Bouquet to the Jacobus family.

A vibrant bouquet featuring pink lilies, blue hydrangeas, and purple flowers arranged beautifully.

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Mimi Blodgett Armstrong

176w ago

Long ago when my father died, a family friend wrote that he could count on one hand the number of people as fine and good as my dad. Now, almost 50 years later, I still carry the warm memory of that letter. Today I am writing the same words about Casey Jacobus. She is among that small count of the best people I've ever known.

Other friends have written so well about Casey's travels, love of books, love of family and her sharp mind. I keep coming back to her generosity. Again and again she gave the Ducklings, our group of old Madison friends (plus two splendid additions) wonderful times at Sanderling, her beach house. She was absolutely so delighted to share it with us. You can see that delight in the photo her children selected.

What fun we all had at Sanderling! We laughed, read, cooked, played games, watched movies and laughed some more. Sometimes we even made it to the beach. Exactly at 5:00 out came the cheeses with crackers artfully arranged by Anne in a grand display. Then came the highlight...the wine. Before and during dinner we spent hours on politics preaching to the choir while always managing to discover new insights.

I am so grateful that Casey's generosity made this all happen.

Now in my thoughts I see Casey sitting on the deck at Sanderling with her book and wine. Lily is at her feet bouncing up now and then to bark at a passing sea bird. Anne brings out the tray of cheeses. Scallops with a hint of garlic are sizzling and almost ready while Pat carefully watches the pan. Emalee is busy making the salad. Jim is busy making puns. Lynne decides to take Lily on a quick walk before we sit to eat. I am taking a deep breath thinking how happy we all are.

Mimi Blodgett Armstrong

Jim Mcrae

176w ago

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