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Donna King Jackson

1959 - 2013

Donna Jackson Obituary

Donna King

Jackson

1959 - 2013

Donna King Jackson was born in Roseburg OR May 23, 1959 and passed away on Jan. 2, 2013 in Bakersfield, CA. She graduated from Churchill High and went on to college at U?of?O, later moved to Bakersfield CA. She is survived by her husband Greg Jackson; son, Brandon and
daughter Whitney; mother, Shirley Ditlefsen; brothers, Elmer, Hollis and Roger Conant and Wayne King, and sister Marie Ponke. Service to be held Jan. 19 in Bakersfield.Please sign the guest book at

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Published by Eugene Register-Guard on Jan. 17, 2013.
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We just learned of Donna's passing. We kept in touch on Facebook and I will miss her cheerful notes and updates on her beautiful children. We are so sad for her family and friends.

Liz & Dave Price

February 4, 2013

Donna was such a sweet and wonderful person and I was blessed to have her as my friend. I have great memories of times we shared with our kids at Van Horn Elementary. Donna and I had the best time playing tennis and she was a great doubles partner. I remember her infectious laugh and her huge heart! She lived for her family and she was so proud of her beautiful children. I was so shocked to hear the sad news of her sudden passing. I know that she is in God's loving arms now, but I will miss her. It's been many years since we've seen each other, but we kept in touch. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Whitney, Brandon and Greg.

Alice Langer

February 2, 2013

Donna lived her life with her heart wide open. She was the most amazing person I have ever known,she was my everything my best friend my go to person. She was always there no matter what time it was she always had time for me, we would talk for hours and pray together often.
Even though we where miles away from each other we would always watch our Oregon Duck football together on the phone and we always dreamed we would attend one together one day. I spent a lot of time asking God why he would take her away and then make it impossible for me not to attend her funeral, my heart was so broken, and I know God doesn't make bad things happen, his promise is he will be beside us when they do. So with that my dear sweet Sister I will miss you more than you know and love you for the rest of my life and hold you in my heart until we meet again.

January 27, 2013

May everyone find peace in their hearts with the wonderful memories of Donna that you all share.

Norma King

January 24, 2013

"My deepest sympathy for your loss. Take comfort, God knows what is best for us, and he is the Source of all wisdom. By listening to him, you will become truly wise.—Proverbs 1:5.

Ann

January 22, 2013

Donna was an amazing woman. She was such a great role model, an inspiratin to so many people, and had the hugest heart! She was the most selfless person I have ever known, she has been such a great blessing in my life, I am so glad to have known her. She made a difference in my life. I will always carry her memory in my heart. Prayers & condolences to her family?

Chakrya Khuth

January 19, 2013

Whitney and Brandon, I just heard the sad news. Your mom was always willing to share and invite people into her life. I remember Van Horn school days, playing tennis at Stockdale and having great conversations about you both and how amazing and wonderful you are. I am in shock, and am very sorry I missed the funeral, as I just heard news tonight . She will not be forgotten, What a blessing she was and I thank God for knowing her. May God give you strength and hold you close. I will miss you Donna . You are with the angels now . Sincerely your friend Linda Jelmini

Linda Jelmini

January 19, 2013

I have no words! My heart aches for the loss of such an amazing gal. I got to see her at my moms funeral and her smile and huge heart will be missed. I am sorry I could not attend her celebration of life but know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. She is with my mama Lucky girl!

Angie McNaught

January 19, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to whitney, brandon, and greg so sorry for your loss love to you and donna may she rest in peace ?

cassie Aguirre

January 19, 2013

I am truly a better person for having spent time with Donna. Thank you for welcoming me in your heart and in your home. You will always be my angel.

Sandy Olszewski

January 19, 2013

I am in shock and disbelief, reading of this about Donna. Donna became my best friend in Junior High. Donna and her family gave me the emotional support that I did not receive from my family. Donna, even though we may have not been in contact, you have been and will always be in my heart. I have so many cherished memories that I will never forget. We have lost a very special person.

Rose (Tacke) James

January 18, 2013

Whitney and Family,

We all are so very sad to hear about your Mom. Treasure your memories and envision them often.

We shall see you Saturday.

Love,
Michael and janetmartha Woodson,
Tracey Cunningham and Shelly Lackey

January 18, 2013

Dear Brandon and Whitney:
John , Michael and I are completely shocked at the sudden death of your mom.John and I had just saw her at Von's .We had a nice visit..I must tell you..how much she will be missed.With her kind words and that sweet smile..We shared a lot of fun memories of Southwest Community Nursey School with you two. We will always have fond memories..Donna loved you two so much..May God bless her heart..Please be strong and accept our condolences at this difficult time..
Regards,
Janet , John and Michael Cooper

Janet Cooper

January 17, 2013

Donna I love you ank know you are shinning above us all!

Alexa Collins

January 17, 2013

She will be missed. I worked with her at Gottschalks for a couple of years. What a wonderful lady she was. <3

Amy Neufeld

January 17, 2013

I will miss Donna, I worked with her at Brock's then Gottschalks. I had lost track of her and just found her again. We hadn't even gotten to get together for a good long chat. Donna you will be missed a very much.

Robin Chase

January 16, 2013

Dear Donna, I always loved the clothes you picked out for while working with you at Brocks. And living 2 doors down in apartmets. Your are such a wonderful person with a tremendous heart. Your love of life will be greatly missed...

Katie Hendricks

January 16, 2013

Donna was an amazingly wonderful person. Strong, supportive, and fun. I will miss her.

Jody Hollier

January 16, 2013

Donna will be so incredibly missed here at my tax office. She would come and talk each tax year and my Yorkie girls that work with me would fight to sit on her lap. She would pet and love on them while she told us of her latest adventures for the past year. She spoke of her love for her family and how much she adored her children. Her life was her family and she did a wonderful job in raising two gorgeous, kind, smart kids. I have seen tears and laughter, joys and sorrow...no one had a kinder soul, no one had a better heart. Never thinking only of herself, always willing to lend a hand. Her infectious, spontaneous laugh, that girlish giggle and that sly, clever, sparkle that would gleam in her eyes will be fondly remembered. I have a hard time thinking that she is really gone as there was so much life and love that flowed through her. I was truly blessed for knowing her and I am truly saddend by the loss of someone I considered my friend. The dogs and I will miss her immensely. From all of us here at Spectrum Tax & Financial, we offer the family our deepest condolences and extend a hand for any help that may be needed. We miss you Donna. VaLori and Critters

VaLori Allison

January 16, 2013

With sadness, I send my sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Donna at Gottschalks. Such a nice person, a pleasure to have known.

Carolyn (Mackey) Howard

January 16, 2013

I am so sorry, Donna was a very kind loving woman.

Love lives On
Those we love
are never really lost to us--
we feel them
in so many special ways--
through friends
they always cared about
and dreams they left behind,
in beauty that they added to our days
in words of wisdom we still carry with us
and memories that will never be gone..
Those we love are never really lost to us...
For everywhere their special
Love Lives On.

loretta Ivester

January 15, 2013

Donna was so kind. I was blessed to know her for a little while.

Cara Warwick

January 15, 2013

I was glad to have known Donna for the year we were in Bible study together. She had a sweet spirit,and I was encouraged by her faith in God.

Diana Williams

January 15, 2013

Donna was my mentor while on my first job in retail at Gottschalks! I have blessed memories of her funny laugh, upbeat spirit and truly genuine personality. While it has been over 15 years since I've last seen her beautiful face, I won't soon forget her kindness. Thank you Donna, for your guidance to a young girl on her first real job. My condolences to the family during this time, may time and God's love heal your broken hearts.

Allison Cheatwood-Ruppel

January 15, 2013

Donna & her family were customers of Longs Drugs on Stockdale/California Ave. for years, this is where I worked and met them. I felt like an extended part of their family. I enjoyed watching the kids grow & talking with Donna. She was/is an amazing women and will be remembered as my friend.

Jennifer Patino

January 15, 2013

yes she has left us but she will be always be in our hearts.my daughter had a heart that that reach out to all.how much more can a mother ask for than this. i will always have you in my heart my wonderful daughter.love mom

January 15, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Beth Healon

January 15, 2013

you will be dearly missed my loveing sister you were to young to leave us your brother hollis i love you

hollis conant

January 15, 2013

DONNA WAS A SWEET, KIND SOUL. EACH AND EVERYTIME THAT I WOULD SEE HER, SHE ALWAYS HAD SOMETHING NICE TO SAY AND IT TRULY CAME FROM HER HEART . I AM SHOCKED AT HER PASSING AND WILL TRULY MISS HER SUNSHINE SMILE AND KIND SWEET WORDS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
SINCERELY,
MARLENE FANUCCHI

MARLENE FANUCCHI

January 15, 2013

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