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Donald Jackson Obituary
1935 ~ 2020
On Monday, August 10, 2020 our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother and Friend passed away at his home in Murray, Utah at the age of 84. Don was born September 4, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James T. Jackson and Lillian Frickberg Jackson. He married his childhood sweetheart, J. Diane Rockwood Jackson, on December 5, 1957 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He attended South High School and graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. Forty years ago, he and his wife started their business, Jackson Printing. His devotion to his customers was always paramount in his life. Don was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings in the church. Don loved life, his wife and his family. They were all so precious to him. He will truly be missed by many.
Don is survived by his wife, Diane; 4 children: Jim (Corinne), Steve (Florie), Scott (Jennifer), Julie Gibb (Gary); a sister, Barbara Taylor (Steve); 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held Friday, August 21, 2020. Due to the COVID 19 virus there will be no public visitation. Please share a memory, see the full obituary and also a video of the private service which will be online for 30 days at www.jenkins-soffe.com.
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Mark Fankhauser
August 23, 2020
Dear Jackson family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Don. He was a great neighbor, friend and example to our family for so many years. I hope you are comforted at this time and Don will be missed!
Arleen Summerhays
August 18, 2020
Dear Diane. My thoughts are sure with you at this challenging time. I had so much respect and admiration for Don clear back to our Stratford Ward Days. It’s wondetful to have had our husbands for so many years with thevknowledge that we can be with them again some bright, beautiful day. Love you so much dear friend. Arleen Olson Summerhays
April Tanner
August 18, 2020
Diane, Barbra, Jim, Steve, Scott and Julie: So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/brother/father. Although I cannot be there to share your loss in this crazy year, I wanted to let you know I am sending love and support. I have wonderful memories of our many Christmas Eve's together (and of me being the shortest person in the room). Hug each other and keep sharing your memories of Don now and in the future.
Much love,
April Tanner
Jan Moncur
August 16, 2020
Don Jackson was loved very much by the Shumway Family
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