Stuart Jacobson

Stuart Allen Jacobson was born on April 26, 1942, in Houston, Texas to Hyman and Fannye Jacobson. After graduating from San Jacinto High School, he attended college at The University of Texas and The University of Houston where he graduated with a degree in finance and economics. At the University of Texas, he pledged the Tau Delta Phi fraternity where he made friendships that lasted his lifetime. He also met the love of his life, Sue Goldfield, at a fraternity party. From the day he met her, Stuart knew he wanted to marry Sue. They were married for over sixty wonderful years. Whatever Sue wanted to do, Stuart wanted to do. Stuart began his career in banking where he became the President of two banks including Allied Mercantile Bank. He then launched a second successful career in wealth management where he invested his clients’ money as if it was his own. He provided exceptional customer service. Stuart also supported Sue’s career in an era when it was not typically encouraged. Nothing was more important to Stuart than Sue and his family. He was a loving father to his daughter Courtney and son Scott. The most difficult time in Stuart’s life was the unexpected loss of his precious Courtney. Stuart was heartbroken. Fortunately, Stuart had a deep, meaningful relationship with Scott and later with his three grandchildren, Jordan, Mitchell and Ariel. Stuart was incredibly proud of Scott’s accomplishments, and his grandchildren were his pride and happiness. After their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, he and Sue took each grandchild on a trip. Stuart had ongoing discussions with Jordan about life, laughed endlessly with Mitchell over his creative ideas and weekly stock tips, and affectionately doted on Ariel. Stuart was a mensch. He was kind and honorable to all. Stuart had a quiet strength and spoke more with his actions than with his words. He came to the aid of many friends in crisis, dropping everything to assist. Stuart loved Houston and was a proud American. He enjoyed military history, and he and Sue traveled the world from Asia to Europe. He enjoyed being well-dressed and presenting himself with polish and dignity. Stuart’s Judaism was important to him. He cherished his community at Beth Yeshurun where he served as President of the synagogue during its centennial celebration. He is widely regarded as an outstanding leader in the Jewish community. Stuart is survived by his wife Sue Jacobson, son Scott Jacobson, grandchildren Jordan, Mitchell and Ariel Jacobson, first cousin Dr. Jay Peters and sister Linda Siegal. Stuart’s predeceased family includes his daughter Courtney Jacobson, parents Fannye and Hyman Jacobson, aunt and uncle Lee and Louis Peters and first cousin Susan Frankel. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Fidus Healthcare, including Antonio, Homer, Alejandro, Rosy and Gretel. Donations in Stuart’s memory can be made to Congregation Beth Yeshurun at www.bethyeshurun.com and/or Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 4384, Houston, TX 77210-4384 or online at www.Houstonmethodist.org/giving. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in the Sophia and Jack Bender Memorial Chapel at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery, 7445 Awty School Ln., Houston, Texas, 77055. The service will be livestreamed at https://venue.streamspot.com/f8d04b5b

Stuart Jacobson

April 26, 1942 - November 23, 2025