Kris Hunter Jacobson, 53, of Auburn, NH died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Elliot Hospital, Manchester after a courageous battle with kidney disease. He was born on August 3, 1960 in Winchester, MA, a son of Nicholas Jacobson and the late Virginia (Moran) Jacobson. Kris was employed as a First Class Lineman for NH Electric Co-Op and was a member of the I.B.E.W Local #1837. Prior to his employment with NH Electric Co-Op, he worked for JCR Construction Company in Raymond. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved family, his job as a 1st class lineman, and the great outdoors. He found his passion in hunting and was happiest in the woods. Kris was also an expert trap shooter and had won many awards. He was a friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
In addition to his father and step mother, Nicholas and Patricia Jacobson of Sharon, NH, he is also survived by his wife, Barbara (Baker) Podesta Jacobson of Auburn, two step-sons, Derek N. Podesta and Michael T. Podesta, two grandchildren, Hayden and Peyton Podesta, one step-brother, Albert Mosley of Hooksett, brothers-in law and sisters-in law, David and Lucie Baker of Laguna Niguel, CA, Debbie Gates of Chester, Joanie Palmer of Keene, Margaret Mullarky of Calle Caminata, CA, and Amy and Tim Cronin of Japan, one uncle, Chris Jacobson of Jensen Beach, FL, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Virginia Jacobson and his sister Karla Pelletier.
Following cremation, memorial calling hours will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 from 4 – 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12th at 11:00am in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the NH Humane Society in memory of “Jake”, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or the NH Trappers Association, C/o Steve “Lefty” Schlangen, 22 Hillside Drive, Raymond, NH 03077.