Charles P. Jackson, 1888-1978

JACKSON

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/8/2009 at 13:17:07

ESTHERVILLE - Funeral services for Charlie P. Jackson, 89, formerly of Estherville, recently of Methodist Manor, Storm Lake, were held this afternoon, Monday, Feb. 20, [1978] at the Presbyterian Church, Estherville, Dr. C. C. Richardson and the Rev. Harvey Throop officiated at the 3 p.m. services. Mr. Jackson passed away Friday evening, [Feb. 17, 1978] at the Buena Vista County Hospital, Storm Lake. Burial was at Oak Hill cemetery.

He was born July 11, 1888 in Emmons County, N. D. to John and Margaret (Keith) Jackson. On Sept. 18, 1912 he married Mabel Josephine Amdahl at her parent's home in rural Estherville.

The couple farmed in Twelve Mile Lake township, southwest of Wallingford, until retiring in 1955. After retiring they moved into Estherville. Mrs. Jackson died in 1972.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Estherville.

His survivors include a son, Bernard Jackson, Fort Dodge; two daughters, Mrs. George (Ruby) Root, San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Judson (Florence) Jenkins, Storm Lake, 11 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

Preceding him death were his parents, his wife and one daughter.

Henry and Olson Funeral Home, Estherville, was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by: Ruth M. Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; February 20, 1978 .