Charles Barry Jacobsen

Charles Barry Jacobsen, born July 17, 1943, in Logan, Utah, to Marvin and Jonnie Jacobsen, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2026, after a 12-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was in the loving care of his wife, Linda, his best friend, and the love of his life throughout their 32 years of marriage.

Barry grew up in Logan with his brother, Jerry. Their father died when the boys were only eight and nine years old, and they learned early to look after one another while their mother worked at the Bluebird Café. They had loving grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins a short distance from their home, but Barry and Jerry were the original “free-range kids.” Hunting and fishing were a big part of Barry and Jerry‘s life growing up. Story has it that the birds flew around their house in Logan. There was no pheasant that was safe!

As teenagers, Barry and Jerry lived a life straight out of American Graffiti, filled with hot rods, racing, cruising main street, and trying to prove who had the fastest car. Barry’s love of automobiles lasted his entire life; he could talk cars with the best of them. He and Linda shared that passion and owned several award-winning street rods and attended car shows regularly.

Logan was an amazing place to grow up in, and Barry has lifelong friends to this very day that he went to grade school, junior high and high school with. Barry treasured these childhood friendships that endured throughout his life. Barry‘s dad took him fishing when he was a young boy that developed into a lifelong passion which he nurtured in his own children. There probably isn’t a stream in Utah that Barry hasn’t fished. His business required him to travel all over the state so of course he had a travel fishing rod permanently placed in his truck along with church clothes. He especially loved attending church in rural communities because the people were down to earth and the food was great.

In 1989, Barry moved to St. George, where he opened Fireside Home Center. Through the business he served the community and provided employment for members of his family. Barry took pride in his business; and the products and services he provided to the community.

In 1994 Barry and Linda married and blended their families and began working together to run their retail business. Together they have eight children. Barry raised his children for the most part in Mountain Green and St. George. Linda raised her children in Utah and California. Barry was always very kind and accepting of Linda‘s children as they were of him. He was a proud father of his 6 children and loved spending time with them as they were growing up doing activities like camping, riding motorcycles, hunting, and fishing.

In 1999 Barry and Linda built their home together in St. George, creating a sanctuary where they could retreat to after running a full-time business every day. They have been happy in this home for 27 years.

Barry loved his dogs and took them with him wherever he went. Rush held a particularly special place in his heart, but he also dearly loved Jack and Tabu. In accordance with Barry’s wishes, the ashes of Rush and Jack will be placed with him for burial.

Barry was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 12 years before his death. From the beginning, he and Linda chose to face the illness together and were determined not to let it become the whole of their lives. Barry remained physically, socially, and spiritually active for as long as he could. His health declined more rapidly after he contracted Covid seven years ago.

At this point, he became more concerned with Linda and what he could do to prepare her on how to handle the things that had traditionally been his responsibility, giving her lessons on equipment, tools, household systems, and especially the television system. There were repeat lessons and even rehearsals to make sure that she remembered what he had taught her. Looking back, Linda understands that Barry was simply continuing to take care of her and making sure she would be okay when he was gone.

During the final weeks of Barry’s life, his children and some of his grandchildren were able to visit and say goodbye. His final week was spent quietly at home with Linda, and he passed peacefully while she was caring for him.

Barry was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in a variety of callings throughout his life. His faith remained an important source of strength to both Barry and Linda.

Barry is survived by his wife, Linda; his children Shaun, Chris, Todd, Scott, and Kimberly, two step children, Scott, and Jennifer, 28 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Jonnie Jacobsen; his brother, Jerry; and his daughter, Kamie.

No formal funeral service will be held in St. George. Graveside services will be held at Logan City Cemetery on October 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Barry will be remembered for his devotion to his wife, family, his faith, his love of cars and fishing, his beloved dogs, his enduring friendships, and his willingness to care about the people around him. Last but not least Barry will be remembered for being a GOOD GUY!