Dale Lloyd Jackson

Dale was a man of many skills and trades who loved staying busy whether that meant gardening, drawing, or painting. In fact, he met the love of his life, Jackie, in an art class. Dale’s hardworking and ambitious nature was evident throughout his life’s many ventures and passions, including being a single engine pilot and working as a DJ when he was younger. Dale worked for Coca-Cola for many years…. although he always preferred drinking Pepsi. He also succeeded as an independent newspaper distributor for the Union Tribune. Dale’s time working as a distributor is fondly remembered by his sons, as this was where he taught them the value of hard work. Dale’s ventures also included owning a Honda Motorcycle Dealership. After Dale retired, he enjoyed bookkeeping and preparing coffee at his son’s store, where he is still fondly known as “Dad” by all.

Dale’s impact on others had no bounds; he will forever be remembered as someone who was always ready to lend a helping hand to others, and who delighted in sharing whatever he could with those around him. Regardless of the circumstance, Dale would gladly give anything he had to someone in need. Dale’s giving nature was a testament to his Christian faith, as religion was an integral part of his life. He enjoyed sharing in his faith with others, regularly taking friends to church with him.

Dale was predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years, Jackie, whom he missed greatly after she passed. Dale and Jackie were a sweet and loving couple. We find comfort knowing they are finally together again. After Jackie passed, Dale moved into Waterford Terrace, a retirement home, where he quickly befriended those around him. As he delighted in these new friendships, he also continued to enjoy his regular morning meetings with his long-time neighborhood friends. Dale deeply valued and cherished spending time with loved ones and he greatly missed getting to see everyone over the last nine months.

Dale was also predeceased by his parents, Lester and Ruby Jackson, and his only brother, Eugene. He will be greatly missed by all, including his three sons, Wayne and wife Becky, David and wife Debbie, and Tim and wife Cheryl; his eight grandchildren, Shannon Jonas and husband Daniel, Jeremy Jackson and wife Anna, Amanda Jackson and fiancé Christian Van Hamm, Shannon Peterson and husband Kevin, Shaun Jackson, Brandon Jackson and wife Joruthy, Lisa Janis, and Beth Janis and fiancé Gary Hirsch; and 11 great-grandchildren, Tori, Mason, Robert, Landon, Tatum, Jacob, Luke, Trace, Logan, Zoey, and Otto. Dale will also be missed by his cousins Phyllis Brown and Patricia Turner, whom he remained very close to over the years.

Dale was buried next to his wife, Jackie, at Singing Hills Cemetery on Thursday, January 14th, where they are now spending the rest of eternity together.

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