Jesse George Jackson (1935 ~ 2015)
Jesse George Jackson passed away July 19, 2015 in Flaming Gorge, Utah. He was born July 28, 1935 to Jesse and Florence Jackson in Springville, UT.
There is no doubt about it, Jesse Jackson lived life his way. He never thought of no as an acceptable answer. If he wanted to do it he was going to do it, and he did it all. He lived the life of a dozen men whether it be fishing in Alaska, hunting in Africa, floating the Green River, serving our country or jumping out of planes. He was an adventurer to the extreme. He was a family man and made sure the ones he loved also experienced the joys of an adventurous and outdoor life.
He had eaten at some of the nicest restaurants in the world but also enjoyed Spaghettios straight from the can or a gas station hot dog. He was passionate about everything he did in his life. His laughs were loud and his temper was hot, he felt life at its deepest level of emotion. He was larger than life and would be impossible to forget.
He started several companies over the years. He hired those he loved and made sure their lives were blessed. He was generous with his money, his stories, his laughter and his home.
When his son Clay passed away a year and a half ago, Jesse wrote: “I am looking forward to when Clay and I can catch resurrected fish with resurrected fly rods and then sit on the bank beside the stream and just chat.” They are together now doing just that. He did it his way in life and in death. Jesse Jackson, the Mentor, the Legend, the Man.
‘GONE FISHIN’
Survived by his children LaVon (Kwan), Julie, Brett (Christi), Matt (Jessica), Jessica, Danny, and his family of friends. His many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren will miss him deeply. He is now with his parents Jesse and Florence Jackson, his sister Jeanine Fritzsche, his son Clay Jackson and many close departed friends.
Join us on his 80th birthday to celebrate his life.
Viewings will be held Monday, July 27, 2015, 6:00-8:00 p.m. and from 9:00-9:45 a.m. prior to the memorial service. The service will be held by the pond of Wasatch Lawn Mortuary at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 3401 S Highland Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84106. Any donations will be accepted by Wells Fargo: Jesse Jackson Memorial Fund.
