In Memory of Jay Ingels - A Driving Force in Founding RVPA
Jay Ingels.
Girard Ingels was born in El Paso, Texas on September 27, 1910. He
moved with his family to Southern California and later graduated with a
degree in Architecture from the University of Southern California. He
did not practice as an architect, but he applied his knowledge and skills to
a long career in the sale of structural steel and service as a building
inspector for the County of Marin.
Jay married Amelia Mae (Mickie) Sharp on April 29, 1937. Following the
birth of son Gregory in 1943, the family moved to Seattle, Washington where
Jay worked for the Boeing Company at the time of World War II. Their
second son Paul was born in 1947.
In 1955 the family moved to Marin County and bought their first home in
Sleepy Hollow. Even with a young family and a busy career, he became
involved in community service. He served on the Board of the Sleepy
Hollow Homes Association.
Jay and his family lived for several years in Manhattan Beach, but they
longed to return to their much-loved Hollow. When they moved back this
time, they stayed for good and Jay again worked with the Board and added to
his work with the Ross Valley Fire Department.
Jay and Mickie’s family was always a source of joy and pride to them.
Their son Greg was ordained to the priesthood in 1974 and now lives in
Windom, Minnesota. Paul and his wife Dot were married in 1971 and live
in San Rafael. Jay reveled in his two grandsons, Ross and Scott.
He would be proud that they have pursued careers in public service, Ross
with the California Highway Patrol and Scott with the San Rafael Police
Department.