Jackson Bogle

Jackson Bogle, 83, prominent Chandler farmer and retired Adjutant General of the Arizona National Guard, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in his Chandler home. Born July 18, 1921 to Hal and Inez Bogle in Dexter, New Mexico, he was the second son of four boys in the family. He is survived by Barbara, his loving wife of 62 years, his sons Robert Bogle (Betty), J.C. Bogle (Kathleen), Dr. Keith Joyner (Michal Ann), and by his daughters Becky Ashworth (Raymond), and Dr. Ann Bogle (Dr. Edward Jasinski), 22 grandchildren, 18 great-grand-children, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are his brothers Bill (Berneice) of Dexter, New Mexico, and Jim of East Prairie, Missouri, and sister-in-law, Jane Bogle of Phoenix. General Bogle was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Kathleen Bogle Joyner, his brother Peter Bogle and his grandson, Robert L. Bogle. Jackson attended schools in Dexter, N.M., and received his high school diploma from the New Mexico Military Institute in 1939. He attended Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa, where he met Barbara Caine. They married on September 23, 1942. At Iowa State, Jackson was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and the Scabbard and Blade Military Honorary. An ROTC student, Jackson was activated in the summer of 1942. He joined the Mule Pack Field Artillery Unit of the 10th Mountain Division at Camp Carson and Camp Hale, Colorado. Sent to China in 1943, Jackson trained Chinese troops in the China-Burma-India Theatre and fought to protect the air bases of the Flying Tigers. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his combat duty. Upon his return to the United States in November 1945, Jackson, his wife Barbara and 20 month old son, Bobby, moved to Chandler, Arizona, where Bogle Farms, Inc. had an alfalfa mill and had purchased Dr. A.J. Chandler's remaining farms. Within a few years, feed lots and 2 cotton gins were established where Snedigar Park now stands. The property that is officially Ocotillo was also purchased from R.W. Hanna and farmed and managed by Jack and his younger brother, Pete Bogle. In addition to his civilian duties, Jackson was asked to help re-organize the field artillery units of the Arizona National Guard in 1947 and served as Battery Commander of the units in Chandler. He became Battalion Commander of the 480th Field Artillery, then went on State staff and in 1969 was appointed Adjutant General of the Arizona National Guard by Governor Jack Williams. He retired as a Major General in 1972. Jackson was very active in the Chandler community, serving on the Chandler School Board for 10 years, the Arizona Boys Ranch Board for 10 years, the Salvation Army Board, and other activities too numerous to mention. He received the Silver Beaver award in 1970 for his work with the Boy Scouts, had a Jackson Bogle Day proclaimed in his honor in 1971, and was given the Hon Kachina award for volunteerism in 1982. He and Barbara received the Chamber of Commerce Chandler Cup in 1990, and Bogle Junior High was named for them. Jackson was a lover of music and shared a variety of music from opera to Broadway tunes with his children and grandchildren. He and Barbara enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and abroad throughout the 1980's. Jack enjoyed family gatherings and visits from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was beloved by both family and friends for his sense of humor, his generosity and his hospitality. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family wishes to thank all of his devoted caregivers, the staff of East Valley Cardiology, Dr. and Mrs. James Allison, and the team from Banner Hospice. A visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Monday, April 25, at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr., Chandler, AZ. Services are planned for 10:30 am Tuesday, April 26, at Bethany Community Church, 6240 S. Price Rd., Tempe, AZ. Entombment with full military honors will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Chandler Historical Society, PO Box 926, Chandler, AZ 85224; Chandler Education Foundation (c/o Bogle 50th Anniversary Scholarship), 1525 W. Frye Rd., Chandler, AZ 85224; or to Banner Hospice, 1325 N. Fiesta Blvd. Ste. 1, Gilbert, AZ 85233. Arrangements by Bueler Mortuary 480-963-6351.