Resident of the Month

Ingrid Jacobs was born in New York City on September 29, 1942, to German immigrant parents who came to the United States in 1929. The family first lived in a New York suburb before eventually settling in Tarrytown, a northern suburb located along the scenic and historic Hudson River, 26 miles north of the city. Ingrid grew up alongside her older sister, Helga. German was her first language, and she learned English when she began attending public school—becoming bilingual, a skill she has carried with her throughout her life.
As a child, Ingrid learned to ski, and her family belonged to the German Ski Club of New York. During the winter months, they spent time on the slopes of Bel Air Mountain in northern New York.
Ingrid attended Tarrytown public schools, where she met her future husband, Bruce, during her sophomore year. They have been together ever since and are now celebrating 61 years of marriage. In 1969, they welcomed their first son, Bruce Jr., who now lives in Portland, Maine, and serves as a Captain for Southwest Airlines. Their second son, Gregory, was born in 1973. Gregory, his wife Beth, and their three children live in Bloomingdale, Georgia, where Beth operates an equestrian academy on a large tract of land. Gregory has built a successful career restoring historic landmark buildings and properties throughout the Southeast and is considered an expert in his field, earning numerous preservation awards.
Once their boys were grown, Ingrid and Bruce traveled extensively, visiting destinations such as England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Aruba, South Africa, Budapest, and enjoying several cruises to faraway places.
Ingrid’s hobbies include gardening and interior design. She was a longtime member of the Downtown Savannah Garden Club, and here at Legacy, she enjoys participating in arts and crafts and spending quality time with her husband. Congratulations, Mrs. Ingrid—we are so happy to have such a laid-back and reserved lady as part of our community.