Douglas D. Jackson
July 10, 1933 – June 21, 2020
A memorial service will be held at Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or Youth for Christ of Southwest Michigan.
Obituary
Age 86, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Doug was born in Kalamazoo on July 10, 1933, the son of the late Dale and Irene (Smith) Jackson. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served honorably during the Korean Conflict. Doug was a retiree of the Upjohn Company. He enjoyed spending time with his family and doing genealogy research with his wife. On April 30, 1965, Doug was united in marriage to Violet Rose (Adams) Jackson who preceded him in death on May 27, 2018. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Adam Brown and brother, Noel Jackson. Doug is survived by his children, Matthew (Sally Smith) Jackson and Kathrine Smith; grandchildren, Alexis and Andrew Brown and Wyatt Smith and brother, Bruce Jackson.
Uncle Doug, I am so sad to see you go but I’m glad that you are now with Aunt Violet. I have such fond memories of you. I remember as a young child staying overnight at your apartment soon after you and Aunt Violet were first married. I recall many family gatherings at your house where we shared good food and conversation. I especially remember Aunt Violet’s baked beans and your famous chocolate walnut fudge at Christmas time. I can almost taste it—so delicious. You were always kind and soft-spoken and I will genuinely miss you. Rest In Peace, Uncle Doug. It was a pleasure being your niece. You have left a wonderful legacy in your children and grandchildren. They will carry-on your good name.