Evelyn Lucille Jacobson, 91 of Ames, died July 24, 2021, at Story County Senior Care in Nevada. Evelyn was born on July 4, 1930, in Howard County, Iowa to Everett and Euphamie (Frank) Mitchell. On December 30, 1950, she was united in marriage to Virgil John Jacobson in Roland. Virgil passed away February 14, 2000. Evelyn grew up in Nevada, graduating from Nevada High School on May 18, 1948. During her employment years, she worked for Nevada Poultry, Reuben H. Donnelly Corporation in Nevada for 30 years and Friley Hall at Iowa State University in the Food Service Department for 10 years. Evelyn enjoyed doing crafts and helping people with their activities no matter what the situation involved. She and Virgil enjoyed their retirement years camping and fishing in Iowa and Minnesota. Evelyn was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames. Evelyn is survived by her brothers: Harold (Viola) Mitchell, Frank (Nora) Mitchell and Chester (Robin) Mitchell all of Nevada; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers: Robert "Bud", Elmer and Clarence Mitchell; and her sister, Marjorie Whitehead. A visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Pkwy) in Nevada. A funeral service will be Thursday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. also at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Poppe officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens just north of Nevada. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America in memory of Evelyn. Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com