Thursday, August 28, 2008

Dad's Obituary

Leon Harley Jackson
Jackson, Leon Harley Died at his home on July 9, 2008 surrounded by loved ones. Leon was the first of twins born on December 16, 1926. He was the third of six children born to Henry Leon Jackson and Ina Vivian George Jackson. He was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and attended Granite High School (1945). He earned letters in football, basketball, and track and received state honors in football and track. He was on the school paper and yearbook staff and participated in class and club offices. Leon was inducted into the Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. On returning, he attended the University of Utah where he pledged to Pi Kappa Alpha and later served as president. He then transferred to Brigham Young University where he graduated in 1953 with a bachelor's degree in Business and Marketing. He began working for Continental Oil Company in 1953 as marketing director and was responsible for buying and selling properties. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints among the Chippewa Indians. His life was a testimony of his love of the gospel. All of us that knew and loved him were touched and taught by his example, his knowledge of spiritual things, and his concern and sacrifice for others. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Howard Cook, Max Cook, Gaylen Jackson, and Roland Jackson. He is survived by his sister Leona (Jackson) Andrus, children Rhonda Jackman and husband Steve, Scott Jackson, Steve Jackson, Karen Favre and husband Pat, and Lori Hardy, 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and many friends and loved ones. A Memorial Service will take place Monday, July 14, 2008 10am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 8201 Garner Road, Rowlett, Texas.

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