Yvonne Marie Jacobs, 85, passed away on February 26, 2017. Her favorite employment position was with the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After relocating to Arizona, she obtained employment with ASU, the Arizona State Hospital and the Phoenix School District. Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband George Jacobs along with two siblings. She is survived by three daughters, four sons, four brothers, 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and relatives and her faithful canine companion Layla. Funeral services were held on March 2 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 North 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley's Ryan House