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Claude Jackson Obituary

Claude Robert Jackson
Claude Robert Jackson, 82, of Torrance, beloved husband to Patricia/Pat (Barrack) Jackson for 54 years, passed away in his home peacefully on July 15, 2013, surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved. Claude was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 12, 1930. Eventually, he and his family worked their farm in White Cloud, Michigan and he graduated from High School in Jackson, Michigan. Claude served in the Army then joined his brother who was living in San Diego while in the Navy. Claude remained in California moving to Los Angeles where he met his wife Pat and raised 2 daughters. Claude and Pat lived in Inglewood until moving to Torrance for the last 40 years. Claude was a machinist by trade spending more than 40 years with Southwestern Industries. Claude was well respected by anyone who met him, and was known as "Mr. Jackson" by almost everyone including Gerry his son-in-law of 33 years. He had a strong work ethic, and was thought of as a man of integrity and a quiet listener. Claude was always a bit of a prankster with a great sense of humor who loved animals; he was an avid golfer, a hunter and was fond of fishing he enjoyed all of these activities with a host of friends and family. Everyone knew Claude as a huge sports fan, he loved the Dodgers and watched numerous sports endlessly; he has been described as a walking sports encyclopedia. He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Dora Jackson and his brother Richard Jackson. Besides his wife Pat, Claude is survived by his brother Bert Jackson; two daughters Brenda Richter and her husband Gerry; Barbara Jackson Hernandez, her husband Jim; four grandchildren Aryn, Brennan, Cydney, and James; great-grand children Rylie and Carter; and his dearly loved numerous nephews and nieces and their children. A memorial service will be held at Rice Mortuary on Saturday July 27 at 2:00 pm. Go to www.lafuneral.com to send the family messages.

Published by Daily Breeze on Jul. 22, 2013.
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I already left a message....very strange. Words aren't enough for this great man but he deserves some great words. More than anything I will miss the way he said "O-kay" which is exactly what he told me when I asked him to wear a kilt and walk me down the isle at my church wedding. Thanks you for the pennies you keep leaving us this last week. You have made us smile and given us comfort. We love you Claude, forever in our hearts. RIP great man!!! Love Nikki-Sara and Mitch xxxxxxxx

Nikki-Sara Mitchell

July 23, 2013

Mr Jackson was a great neighbor. I will miss his "hellos" in the morning when I would see him while I was on my walk.

Linda Long

July 22, 2013

I was sorry to hear of Claude's passing. He was a classic fine gentleman. I will never forget our time spent together on the fairways of Southern California playing with our GWA members. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Steve L Fletcher

July 22, 2013

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