Orval Jackson

ORVAL 'JACK' R. JACKSON, 75 BELVIDERE - Orval "Jack" R. Jackson, 75, of Belvidere died Friday, May 13, 2011, in his home, surrounded by his family. Born July 11, 1935, in Belle Rive, Jefferson County, son of Raymond and Ada (Crouch) Jackson. Married Sharon L. Mott on Sept. 24, 1960, in Belvidere. Faithfully served our country in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1952 to 1956. Retired from A & B Freight Line in May 1998. Former member of the Prairie Riders Snowmobile Club and enjoyed collecting and restoring vintage snowmobiles. Jack had a great love for the outdoors, liked tinkering with his Farm-All Super A tractor, and was fond of taking his grandsons for drives and sharing old-time stories with them. Survivors include daughters, Kimberly (Ed) Gustafson and Karen (Kevin) Aten; grandsons, Justin and Alec Aten, all of Belvidere; brothers, Larry of Belvidere, Jim (Janice) and Frank (Barb), both of Nebraska; sister, Katherine Sanders (Chuck) of Steward; sisters-in-law, Joanne Wensky and Pat (Al) Jones, both of Belvidere; several nieces and nephews; beloved companion, "Bubby Dog"; and good friend, Don Chandler. Predeceased by his parents; wife, Sharon; and niece, Janis Wensky. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Katrina of SwedishAmerican Hospital. Service at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19, in Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, with the Rev. James Crone, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial in Belvidere Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, in the funeral home. Memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Arbor Day Foundation. For online condolences please visit buckwheelerhyland.com.