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Claudia Jackson Obituary
Claudia Ann Jackson
Apr. 14, 1935 - Dec. 1, 2020
QUEENSBURY - Claudia Ann Jackson, age 85, passed away peacefully December 1, 2020 with her family by her side at her home in Queensbury. Claudia, born April 14, 1935, was the daughter of Bob and Dorothy Birdsong.
Growing up, she was very much influenced by her beloved grandmother, Anna Bayles Christmas, and her great grandparents Emily and Arthur Bayles. Claudia often shared stories about them as well as Anna's delicious recipes.
Claudia met the love of life, Michael (Mike) Jackson at age 15. They met again after high school and were married in April of 1957. Together they raised three sons: Peter, Steven and Andrew. Eventually Claudia took on the role of Grammie for her three granddaughters: Rachel, Dana and Corinne.
In 1969, Claudia started teaching at the Flower Hill Elementary School in Huntington, NY. She obtained a Masters in special education and pursued her passion of teaching for 30 years in a variety of school settings ending in Pomona, CA.
Upon retirement she relocated from her home in Corona Del Mar, CA to Queensbury, NY where she became an active member of the community. Claudia substitute taught in Warren County public schools, attended St. James' Episcopal Church (Lake George) and volunteered at the Double H Ranch. Claudia especially loved to work the ski program for children with chronic and life threatening illnesses. Volunteering at the Double H Ranch was a passion that she pursued year round.
Claudia's hands were never idle. She loved gardening, sewing, knitting, cooking and canning. Claudia enjoyed sharing these talents with others by sharing knitted hats, jars of homemade pickles or plates of baked cookies whenever possible. Always being a woman of the times, Claudia's most recent endeavor was sewing facial masks for anyone who needed them, which is evidenced by the stack of vibrantly designed fabrics, elastic and masks in various stages of completion that the family has found next to her sewing machine.
Due to covid restrictions services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Claudia's name either to the Double H Ranch https://www.doublehranch.org/donate/ or to Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) of Glens Falls, a non-profit organization.
For those who wish, online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sbfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY, 12804.
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Liz Winn
February 1, 2021
My family and I are so saddened to hear the news of Claudia. Upon the death of her own mother, mine said, "No one loves us like our mothers," and I have found that to be true. I am so very sorry for this loss, yet appreciated the friendship your mother had with mine all those years, especially in Corona Del Mar.
Megan Malone
December 12, 2020
I just received this information & want to tell you how sorry I am to hear about your mom's passing. Good memories of our times at Galckin's in North Creek-thinking of you all. Megan
Dave & Sheryl Salerno
December 9, 2020
So sorry for your loss. She was a fantastic lady. Wish we had half her energy. She was always smiling and gracious. We will remember her in our prayers and on the slopes.
Lynn Henke
December 8, 2020
My deepest sympathies to all of Claudia´s family. Claudia came into my life when my mother married Bob Birdsong. She became my step-sister when they adopted her, which I thought was so cool. We kept in touch through the years with phone calls and letters. I was so sorry to hear she had died. Wishing all of you comfort in knowing how much she loved you all
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Rose Hayes
December 6, 2020
Caroline, Steve, Rachel, Andrew,
Claudia was a beautiful, caring, sincere, loving person. She was always thinking and doing for others, whether it be making pies, cranberry chutney or jams, or gathering up supplies for crafts at 4H. She will be missed greatly but take comfort in that she is with Beloved, Mike. They probably are skiing as we speak. May she Rest In Peace.
Mildred Gittinger
December 6, 2020
Claudia was a very special lady and i feel honored to have called her "friend". I know she will be missed by all who knew her - especially those at the Double H Ranch - both children, volunteers and staff. My sincere condolences to her family. May God Bless and comfort you in your sorrow. With love, Millie Gittinger
Kathy DeSantis Thomson
December 6, 2020
I first met Claudia as a substitute teacher in Glens Falls. She was always willing to share a great story, or some sage advice.
Later, she was a dialysis patient, as was my dad, and they both lived at the Glen, so I'd run into her now and then. She was always cheerful despite her health issues.
She made this world a better place, and is now, I'm sure, looking to do the same in heaven.
My condolences to her family
& loved ones.
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