Published in Los Angeles Times from November 22 to November 23, 2009

Jacobs, Michael Meyer
June 2, 1916 - October 21, 2009
Born in Detroit Michigan to Jewish Russian immigrants Julius and Clara Jacobs, Mike worked in the Civil Conservation Corps in Michigan, then at Woloshins Delicatessen in Boyle Heights California. Corporal, 884th Field Artillery Battalion United States Army deployed in northern France in WW2. Earned Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Wayne State University. Married Grace Gaines in Los Angeles in 1943. Founded Electronic Enclosures in 1957 pioneering designed enclosures for computers and electronic equipment. Partnered in Magnet Sales & Mfg 1975. After retiring he pursued his passion for the environment, land use planning, and trees, serving as a co-founder and board member of the Planning & Conservation League. Purchased agricultural land in Pescadero California and moved to nearby Santa Cruz in 1980. With son Larry, founded Jacobs Farm an Organic Herb farm and Del Cabo organic farming cooperative in Baja California. Committed player of the New York Times crossword puzzles and Jeopardy. Deeply passionate while listening to Mozart and Beethoven. Eternally optimistic, Mike was an impressive and caring man. A "giant" who made us proud of his accomplishments. Mike was blessed with a vision of what was possible and in his quiet way always knew how to go about making it happen. On October 21, 2009 after a day with his family, working the crossword puzzle and watching PBS, Mike died peacefully and quickly in his home in Santa Cruz California amongst his wife Grace and daughter Yana. Also survived by his sister Bea Elkin, sons Larry and Robert grandchildren Caleb, Aaron, Halle and Julius Walker, nephews Ray Storch, Randall Jacobs, David and Daniel Elkin, nieces Diane Elkin and Laurel Jacobs. Beloved husband of Grace, Brother Jack, sisters June and Bea. Mike's 93 years enriched our lives and the many whose lives he touched. Donations in memorial can be made to either UCSC Foundation David Gaines Award, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 http://tinyurl.com/yhux5h6 or Planning & Conservation League, 1107 9th Street, Suite 360, Sacramento, CA 95814 http://www.pcl.org/