Beverly “Becky” Jacobs, 86, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away May 1, 2023. She was born January 8, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Leo and Hazel (Hall) Potter. She married Norman A. Jacobs on September 15, 1956 and he preceded her in death June 25, 2008.
Becky was a 1955 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School. She went on to graduate from the University of Toledo in 1987. Becky worked as a photo journalist for The Mirror and The Bowling Green Sentinel Tribune for many years. She was a very talented photographer.
Becky was a member of the Waterville Historical Society, The Anthony Wayne Education Foundation, Profit & Pleasure, The Shriners Campers and The Manhattan Dance Company where she performed tap dancing. She was active in the baking competitions at the Wood County Fair for 70 years. She enjoyed spending time at the Bowling Green Senior Center and painting. Becky was known for her elaborate baking during every Christmas season and would share her baked goods with everyone.
She is survived by her children Mark (Janay) Jacobs of Orange Park, Florida, Dawn Jacobs (Paul Robinson) of Bowling Green, Ohio and Melissa (John) Hart of Thurston, Ohio, sister Noreen (Wayne) Graves of Swanton, Ohio, grandchildren Amanda, Katherine, Jennifer, Raymond, Daniel and Luke and 9 great-grandchildren.
Becky was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Hazel Potter and husband Norman Jacobs.
Her funeral service will be held on Friday May 5, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home, 7220 Dutch Road Waterville, Ohio 43566. Visitation will be held Friday morning at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Noon.
Memorial contributions may be given in her memory to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or The Anthony Wayne Education Foundation for Scholarships.
To share an online condolence or fond memory with the family please visit www.dunnfuneralhome.com.
