Dorothy Anona "Sue" Jackson

July 24, 1936 -
October 14, 2010
Dorothy "Sue" Anona Jackson, nee Lance, 74, of Redding, died Thursday at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Westwood, CA where she lived with her parents and two brothers for many years. In 1948, the family relocated to Redding. Dorothy attended Sequoia Junior High School, graduating in 1950. Following her freshman year at Shasta High School, the family moved to Anderson in 1951. Dorothy resumed her studies at Anderson High School, graduating with honors in 1954. In October of 1958, Dorothy met her future husband, Bill Jackson, whom she married on September 19, 1959. The couple shared more than 51 years of connubial happiness.
Dorothy was an employee of the state for more than 40 years. Working for both CalTrans (formerly the Division of Highways) and the California Department of Forestry, she performed well in myriad positions for these respective agencies. Her infectious smile and genuine affability endeared her to many of the individuals with whom she interacted. Retiring in 1999, her four-decades-plus tenure with the state was an accomplishment of which she was proud.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mabel Lance, as well as her two brothers, Robert "Buddy" and James "Howard" Lance. She is survived by her husband, Bill, her two children, Rick Jackson of Chico and Tracy Jackson of Red Bluff, as well as five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
At the family's request, no services are planned. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Enterprise Lions' Club Endowment Fund for the giant American flag.