Diana Kay Jacobson

On April 22, 2024, Diana Kay Jacobson was called home and set free from all her Earthly suffering.  

Diana Kay Matson was born on March 2, 1958, in Moorhead, MN to parents Harlan and Vivian Matson. The fourth of what would become six children, Diana was given the nickname DeeDee by her youngest brother and it would stick with her until her last day.  DeeDee (or Dee) as she was called by her numerous friends and associates over the years, was remarkedly intelligent and knew how to make everyone feel special. She graduated a semester early from Moorhead High School in 1976 and soon after met and married the love of her life, Mark Stephen Jacobson. Their first and only child, Christina Marie, was born December 1976. After Diana and Mark both completed their degrees at Moorhead Tech, the family moved to Bloomington, MN for work. Diana worked in banking her entire career, starting with Northwestern Bank, Norwest Bank and finally, Wells Fargo. Diana found great professional success, despite a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in 1982. Over the years, her disease would cause many physical, mental, and emotional ups and downs. Dee would take each occurrence in stride while continuing to advance professionally, simultaneously enjoying time with friends and family. In 1996, Dee’s MS progressed, forcing her to retire and go on full time disability. In 2003, Mark and Dee would both retire full time in the home they built on Pearl Lake in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Through careful planning, strength, and perseverance, the couple were able to remain together in their home until Dee’s passing.  Mark never returned to work and continued to be by his beloved’s side and her best friend until the very end.  

Diana was survived by her husband of 47 years, Mark, her daughter, Christina Brun (Matt), Sisters: Brenda Aaser, Linda Hamm, brothers: Bruce Matson (Marcy), Dale Matson and Lee Matson (Ruth).  Dee was met in death by her parents, Harlan and Vivian, Brothers-in-law, Bill and Steve, her loving grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

Per Dee’s final wishes, no immediate funeral service will be held.   She desired to be cremated and a Celebration of Life be held during the summer in her honor and remembrance. Details of the event will be announced in the coming weeks.  Cremation services done by David Donehower Funeral and Cremation Services in Detroit Lakes, MN.  

In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Fund in Diana’s honor has been established with the National MS Society. Donations can be made at https://donate.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.personalCampaign&participantID=536818&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3ipXuHRp1lf490nMU33IZLf4JVcc2-8nXRber79p5oxwooLVTfVatUKFY_aem_ARA4yT9dZ5lQKd6yTQuibPQSuzPmA2pmBxg8rcLK58lbdSTHaDY2H0rBAbRryMUZ9eMWDWohD2KBuDtX9tfzijD-