Julia Jacobson (July 22, 1980) was an American U.S. Army veteran whose remains were found in Cactus City, CA on December 1st, 2017 after being missing for almost 3 months. ^[8]

Julia was born in Dickinson, North Dakota and raised in Dickinson and Spearfish, South Dakota. She was the youngest of four children to Lynne (Stine) and Lowell Jacobson. Julia graduated from Spearfish High School in 1999. ^[3]

At an early age, Julia had a strong sense of self and never veiled her thoughts behind fluff; loved ones never had to wonder where they stood with Julia.

Julia loved the outdoors, traveling, and adventure.

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After high school, she attended the University of Wyoming, graduating in 2003 with a degree in finance. While in college, Julia was in Army ROTC and upon graduation appointed a Second Lieutenant in the US Army. ^[3]

Years later, after doing two tours in Iraq, she received her MBA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2012. ^[3]

After graduating from University of Wyoming, she became Second Lieutenant in the US Army. As a Finance Officer, she deployed twice to Iraq to support Operation Iraqi Freedom.

She was well respected by her subordinates, peers and supervisors.

She served our country honorably and bravely for over six years and separated in 2009 as a Captain.

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She was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for her service in a combat zone. ^[3]

When she was in Germany and Iraq, she often used her leave time to get to know the local culture and to explore neighboring countries.

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She was a firefighter for the U.S.

Forest Service.

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On Labor Day weekend, 2017, Jacobson was on her way to Palm Springs and planned to continue on to Big Bear according to a text message she sent to one her close friends. She was never heard from again. The last time she was seen was from a surveillance at a stop in Cactus City. She was later reported missing by her family and friends. ^[7]

Jacobson’s company car was found abandoned in the 2600 block of Monroe Avenue in San Diego, a few blocks from her home, with the keys in the ignition and the windows all partially rolled down.

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Her ex-husband, Dalen Ware, was the last person to see her alive.

Later in October, he was arrested on suspicion of murder.

According to police, the collaboration with Dalen Ware led to the discovery of Jacobson's remains, which also included her dog, Boogie.

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Her colleagues remember her as dedicated, hard-working and loyal.

She was one of those extraordinary people who knew exactly what she wanted in life and worked tirelessly to get it without letting other people's opinions stand in her way.

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Memorial Masses for Julia were held in San Diego, CA, at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at St. Therese Parish, 6400 St., Therese Way with Fr.

Peter Bosque officiating and in Mandan, ND, at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, 801 1st St. SE, Mandan, ND 58554 with Monsignor Chad Gion officiating.

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Julia regularly hiked and visited the beaches of California with her beloved dog, Boogie.

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Julia married Dalen Ware in February of 2014.

They were married for about 2 years, before getting a divorce in 2016.