Barton Lee Jackson

Bart was a man who knew when someone was in need. When the main supporter of my family was in ill health, he gave my brothers and me extra games in order to give us that much more money. And even afterward, he always asked us about how our sick family member was doing. He encouraged us, praised our actions during a game and corrected us when it was needed. He made PAL soccer, PAL soccer and it won't be the same again.
Thank you Bart

I have only just learned of Bart's passing. His coaching meant so much to my daughter Rebecca and I. He was her coach for several years, and remains a favorite. Becca loved soccer and she played her hardest for him. He was tough and expected the kids to play their best. He made it fun and rewarded them for their hard work. Becca still has her uniform with all the soccer balls sewn on, one for each goal or ex celent play. We will never forget him and the life lessons he taught to the...

Bart was definitely the heart of the soccer field. It will be different every weekend without him zooming around on the golf cart and checking things out. He liked watching everyone from the little kids to the big kids and always had a comment for the coaches and players. Things won't be the same, but they will continue because of the strong leadership he provided as an example. See you on the Pitch Bart!

Our kids were all in PAL Soccer and even though we did not personally know the man, we received his PAL e-mails and saw him out at the fields. I remember commenting to my wife one day while Bart cruised by in the golf Cart that he was one reason why PAL Soccer is such a great program. We appreciated his leadership in the PAL Soccer program. Thank you Bart.

How sad it was for me to hear of Bart’s sudden passing last week. I met Barton Lee Jackson over three decades ago, but he made a lasting impression on me.
Bart’s youngest daughter Jennifer was one of my dearest friends growing up in Foster City. During my teenage years, I had some personal struggles with my family. It was at this turbulent time in my life that Jennifer’s mother Carroll, graciously and generously offered to let me stay with them.
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Bart was so honest and straight forward that he made me cry a few times while I worked for PAL. But I loved watching him with the kids. I was always so happy when he reffed my kids games because he was so fair and he would always explain to the kids his reason for the call. My son is now a teenage referee and I always remind him of how Bart would do it, so Christian can also be a great referee. He is greatly missed.

I knew Bart through the Eagle Food Bank and PAL soccer. He was gifted in generating donations from the UMC and his pick up truck was always filled to the brim when he brought in the donations. He always had a story to share and I enjoyed the conversations. I remember someone had said that Bart could be "gruff" but I never saw that side of him. I enjoyed seeing him in the golf cart on Saturdays at the soccer field...He'll be missed by the community! My heart and prayers go out to his family.

So sorry to hear of your loss, Carrie and family. Thinking of you so much during this time... Jill Rosti McCraw...

It's 27 years ago, Bart persuaded me from City of San Francisco to work for him as Program Analyst. On first work day, I walked into the head quarter office which was flooded, almost passed out immediately... But, Bart was truly gifted manager, started with two men team , went on to build up a most successful IT department within ten years and helped to create the most powerful consumer electronic retail company in the west coast. Bart had been a very good long distance runner since he was...