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2022.18.6Description
Memorial photograph of Mike Jacobs from the West Ottawa High yearbook, 1969.History
Michael Jacobs was born on 7-10-1951 in Holland, MI to Robert Jacobs (1925-2006) and Faye Piers (1926-2005). The family lived at 666 Pinecrest Drive in Holland Charter Township, MI. Mike had three siblings: Robert Jacobs, Jr.; Thomas Jacobs; and, Barbara Jacobs Cajka.Mike attended Waukazoo School and, later, West Ottawa High School where he served as mayor and was a member of both the tennis and basketball teams. He passed away in Holland, MI on 1-24-1969 at the age of 17.