Bert Wayne Jackson

Bert Wayne Jackson Born February 21, 1921 to Eleanor and George Jackson in Jackson, MI, Wayne passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was in the U.S. Coastguard during WWII where he was a gunner, then a radio operator. He owned and operated his own business, Jackson's Heating and Cooling, for over 25 years and taught his trade at LLC. He was the Chief Building Code Inspector for the City of Lansing and retired in 1983. He enjoyed dancing, big band music, and would D.J. at the Elks, VFW, Moose Lodge and Eagles. He loved boating and fishing on the Great Lakes, and "harbor hopping" on Lake Michigan. He built his house in 1947 and kept busy on his projects around the house. Wayne was an upbeat jokester with a great sense of humor and enjoyed life. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, June Jackson; and his sisters, Connie and Maxine. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Jackson of 25 years; son, Steven (Helen) Jackson; step children, Michael (Kathryn) Stanley, Mary (Raymond) Bogle; sister, Donis Lewis; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2010 at Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing with visitation one-hour prior to service. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wayne's name to the Greater Lansing Food Bank, or to McLaren Hospice.