Jerry J. Jacobs

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Jerry Jacobs Obituary

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JERRY J. JACOBS Jerry Jacobs, 71 years old of West Palm Beach, FL, died on Monday, June 19, 2006 in the Jay Robert Lauer Hospice Unit at JFK Medical Center, Atlantis, FL. Mr. Jacobs was a teacher and coach at Forest Hill High School for 30 years, having served as their Athletic Director from 1967 until his retirement in 1991. He was inducted into the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame in 1977; and was a longtime member of the West Palm Beach Country Club. Mr. Jacobs graduated from Florida State University, Class of 1956, where he played football under Coach Tom Nugent; earned seven varsity letters in track and football; and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Mr. Jacobs was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Japan during the late 1950's; then began his teaching career at Manatee High School, Bradenton, FL. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Snyder Jacobs of West Palm Beach, FL; two sons, Greg Jacobs of Tampa, FL, and Scott Jacobs and his wife Mary of West Palm Beach, FL; and four grandchildren, Christopher, Theresa, Scottie, and Jennifer. Additional survivors include his sister, Joyce Reed and her husband Bill of Merritt Island, FL; sister-in-law, Elaine Haines and her husband Alan of Bradenton, FL; a brother-in-law, C.F. Snyder and his wife Mary Jane of Sterling, VA; and several nieces. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 23, 2006 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 with a Scripture Service to be held at 6:30 PM. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at St. Juliana Catholic Church, 4500 South Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33405, with Rev. Alfredo Hernandez, Pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Jerry Jacobs to: The Jay Robert Lauer Hospice Unit c/o Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Quattlebaum Funeral & Cremation ServicesFamily Owned and Operated(561) 832-5171 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jun. 22, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Jacobs

12 Entries

Evelyn Martin

August 6, 2006

Beverly:

I am so saddened to hear of Jerry passing. I don't get much news of the old gang since I left the area.

Of all the coaches I had the pleasure of knowing through the years, Jerry was always the one I respected most. He was always a gentleman, a good father and husband, at least from an outsiders view. He was highly respected by averyone that knew him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, the boys and the rest of your family.

If you are ever in our area, stop by and see us.

Evelyn (Bigbie) Martin

Westgate River Ranch Resort

River Ranch, FL

Ken Tyler

July 5, 2006

A great coach, leader and friend and someone who always remembered and someone who had a very positive influence on my life.

Shirley Bauer

June 30, 2006

Beverly

My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. It is always very hard to lose a loved one.

Sandi K. White

June 27, 2006

I did not know Jerry, but I felt I knew him through the love his wife would speak of him..My condolences to Beverly and family as well as Jerry's family. I know he is with the Lord. God Bless!

Diane Bollinger

June 27, 2006

It was sad to learn of Jerry's death upon my return from vacation.

I enjoyed working with him for many years at FHCHS and was always happy to see him when he came back as a sub. My sincere sympathy goes to the Jacobs' family. You and Jerry are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dave Cantley

June 25, 2006

I was saddened to read of Coach Jacobs' death as I was preparing to leave for vacation. My sincere sympathy goes to his family,friends, former students and athletes. I had the pleasure of knowing Coach Jacobs while I was principal at Lake Worth High. I will always remember him as being a gentleman, an excellent role model and a highly organized professional athletic administrator. He will be missed by many who had the privilege of knowing him.

Richard Cohn

June 23, 2006

It was a priviledge to be able to play for Coach Jacobs. He gave me the foundation to become who I am today. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Bob Stinchcomb

June 22, 2006

I was a sophomore in 1974 when Coach Jacobs told me in driver’s education class that I need to be playing football. Now, I begin my 27th year as a football coach and athletic administrator. It was the coaches at Forest Hill High School that help ingrain my love for young people, sports, and football. Coach Jacobs led the way for what has become such a major part of my life. It felt like yesterday I could see him walking through the gym after closing the ticket gate of another basketball game. He always carried the money box tightly under his arm and stored it in his corner office. I remember thinking to myself, “Does he do this for every game?” He sure did!

In an era when coaches come and go, Coach Jacobs flew like a true “Falcon”, loyal to his players, team, all student-athletes, and to Forest Hill High School. It was an honor to play, and learn from him and all the coaches on his staff, Coach Nicholson, Coach Bigbee, Coach Wood, Coach Jakes, Coach Hopkins and Coach Winkler.

Words are not enough to say when people mold other lives. But for all the athletes and coaches that Coach Jacobs touched, please know that all of us, me included, are truly grateful. Thank you, Beverly for sharing him with all of us. May God Bless you and your family.

Bob Stinchcomb and the entire 1974-75 Falcon Football Team

Cathy & Steve Hazard

June 22, 2006

Our deepest sympathy for you and your family in this time of sadness. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.

Judy (Gowen)Breeden

June 22, 2006

May God be with your family in this time of need.Mr. Jacobs will be surely missed.

Robin Johnson

June 22, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Jerry's family and friends. I was a graduate of FHHS in 1979. As an athlete, I knew him as a wonderful teacher and coach. He will be greatly missed. God's Speed.

Thurston Howell

June 22, 2006

Codolences to you Beverly,and to all of Jerry's family.

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