Kim Jacobs Middlebury-Kim M. Jacobs, 43, died peacefully on November 29,2010 in the loving arms of her family after a long hard fought battle with diabetes and renal disease. She was born in Middlebury, VT on March 27, 1967, the only daughter of Abraham M. Jacobs and Ruth Clara (Forest) Jacobs. Kim received her early education at Mary Hogan Elementary in Middlebury and later attended Middlebury Union High School. After high school, Kim worked as a manager at the Marquis Movie Theater in Middlebury along with her parents. Kim also worked as a cook for a number of years at the Helen Porter Nursing Home as well as managing the deli at Maplefields of Middlebury before being forced to retire due to health reasons. Kim was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Post 7823 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Post 27 American Legion, both in Middlebury. Kim enjoyed camping and traveling with her family. She was an avid animal rights supporter and loving pet owner, having many dogs and cats over the years. Kim cherished her family and friends most of all and the many family gatherings held each year. Kim was a loving and caring soul with a wry sense of humor and a deep commitment to her love for her family. Her presence on earth will truly be missed. Survivors include her mother, Ruth Jacobs of Middlebury, a brother Randy Jacobs of Rock Springs, WY; a brother Richard Mueller and his wife Cindra of Athol, ID; her beloved companion and soul mate Michael Miller and her two dogs Dozer and Samson of Middlebury; a niece Leslie Jacobs and her husband Adam Fulghum and son Caleb, a nephew Shaun Jacobs and his wife Kristina of Littleton, CO, a nephew Derek Mueller and his companion Stephanie Sherman and son Gage of Athol, ID, a very special aunt Theresa Churchill and her husband Raymond of Middlebury, her uncle Sam Jacobs and his wife Ellen of Essex Junction, uncle Samuel Jacobs and his wife Barbara of Essex Junction, aunt Anna Wilson of South Burlington, special cousins Chris Cousino and his wife Patty of Vergennes and also William Wilson and his wife Tory of Williston and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Kim was pre-deceased by her father, Abraham Jacobs and a brother Michael Mueller both of Middlebury. A memorial service to celebrate Kims life will be conducted Friday, December 3, 2010 at 3 PM at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 S. Main St. Middlebury with Rev. William R. Beaudin, pastor, St. Marys Church officiating. Friends may call from 1:00-3:00 PM at the funeral home. Immediately following the memorial service there will be a reception at the Middlebury American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to the Addison County Humane Society in Kims name, 66 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753. www.sandersonfuneral service.com