Honoring a Champion for Mentorship

In Loving Memory of Daniel L. Jacobs

Dan Jacobs believed in people, and he showed it by showing up.

A Certified Public Accountant and longtime banking executive, Dan could have measured his life in numbers. Instead, he measured it in people: the young person he mentored as a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Geneva, Ohio, the small-business owners he advised through SCORE, and the neighbors he served through Meals on Wheels. He understood that a few hours of encouragement, friendship, and attention can change the direction of a life.

At home, Dan’s love ran just as deep. He shared 65 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Eleanor, raised three daughters, and was a proud grandfather and great-grandfather. He sang tenor with the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, loved horses and the outdoors, and was happiest bringing people together. Dan often told others, “Get up and challenge the day.” He lived those words every day, with optimism, curiosity, and an open heart.

Mentoring mattered deeply to Dan, and his family has chosen to honor him by helping young people find a caring adult in their corner. A gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry in Dan’s memory supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that help children see their potential and reach for it.

Please make a gift in memory of Daniel Lowell Jacobs today.
Every donation helps a young person get up and challenge the day.