The Rev. William Richard Jacobsen, 74, died Nov. 2, 2006. As a teenager, Bill began studying to become a Lutheran Minister, and graduated from Concordia College. By then he had found the Unitarian tradition and attended Meadville Lombard. He served churches in Brooklyn, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, Canton, MA, and Bloomington, IL; and Palo Alto, CA. He was executive director of the Humanist Community in Palo Alto. Bill had a keen sense of humor, a true joy for life, and an ongoing enthusiasm for knowledge. He was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing his extensive knowledge. He was a gifted speaker. Bill believed in social change as a way to benefit all of humanity. He loved nature and hiked all over the Bay Area. He was particularly fond of Mount Montara in Pacifica. He is survived by his children, Juli Jacobsen of San Lorenzo and Eric Jacobsen of Pacifica; and by his former wife and dear friend, Dianne Jacobsen, of Palo Alto. A memorial service was held Nov. 19, 2006 at the UU Church, in Palo Alto.