Linda Carpenter Jakobsen
Died: Mar 4, 2014
Linda was born and raised in Hackettstown, NJ before she moved to Mt. Lake, where she lived for 8 years. She was an active member and treasurer of the Mt. Lake firehouse ladies auxiliary. Linda then moved to Clearwater, Florida where she began many relationships.
Linda built on her creative talents to launch a successful 34 year career in real estate, specializing in the Clearwater, FL area. She found her niche as a realtor by combining her innate creativity, business savvy and people skills. She was a top producer receiving many outstanding sales achievement awards and recognition throughout her career, including the 100% club yearly. As a veteran realtor with Re/Max ACR Elite Group, Linda worked tirelessly with many of her loyal clients - even assisting children and grandchildren of her original clients to find the perfect home or buyer. She was a true lady, always thoughtful and interested in getting to know people; as a result, many clients became personal friends.
Linda was passionate about interior design and sewing, creating numerous curtains, linens, Halloween costumes and clothing. She also had an avid enjoyment for a competitive game of dominos with all of her close friends and cooking for the family. Her "eggie" sandwiches were more than famous!
Survived by daughter, Melissa Walge and boyfriend William Groff and step son Rick Ayer and wife Jennifer Ayer, eight grandchildren; Nancy Stelling and husband Robert Stelling, Bernard Walge and fiance Carmella Bruschetta, John Tyson Walge and wife Kim Walge, Ashlee Walge and fiance Septembio Garo, Alyssa Ayer, Kali Ayer, Morgan Ayer, and Jakob Groff, and great grandchildren, Theodore, Landen, Remington, Cooper, Marcus, Buck, Bernie and Jak. Lastly, Linda will be missed dearly by her beloved "Brandi", a blue-tick coon hound with a spoiled personality only a mother could love!
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 10th from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ. 07840
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 11th, 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment following at Hackettstown Union Cemetery.
Donations can be made to www.youcaring.com/rememberlindaj All donations go to Linda's niece Michelle O'Mara Kirlew, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, to support her as she fights the same battle Linda endured.
Condolences:
Sally O'Connor
#3
March 16th, 2014 6:33 pm
I'm so sorry Missy that I didn't get to see her last year! She was a really good friend and I do believe John Ford and John were there to greet her! I too have many wonderful memories of good times we had! Love Sally
Craig & Alexis Magyar
#2
March 10th, 2014 6:31 pm
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Linda was a lovely lady.
Jeff and Lori Austino
#1
March 8th, 2014 7:29 am
Aunt Linda we will truly miss you. Love Jeff,Lori,Olivia,and Parker Austino
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