Meryl Jackson Obituary (1928

Meryl Jackson, 81, of Oelwein, Iowa died on Friday afternoon, October 22, 2010 at his home in Oelwein. Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein with Rev. Charis & Leo Combs-Lay officiating. Visitation: 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein and for one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Public Masonic Service: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home by the Oelwein Hebron Masonic Lodge # 374 A.F. & A.M. Graveside Service & Inurnment: Woodlawn Cemetery in Oelwein at 10:00 AM on Friday with Military Graveside Rites by the Oelwein American Legion Ross Reid Post # 9. A Memorial Fund has been established in his name Online Obituary at: www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Meryl Jackson was born on November 9, 1928 at Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of Bing and Eva (Johns) Jackson. He graduated from Eldora High School at Eldora, Iowa in 1947. Meryl was united in marriage to June Janet Silvest on November 17, 1950 at Eldora. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the Army. Meryl and June owned and operated Sam's Clothing Store in Oelwein for 38 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Hebron Masonic Lodge # 374 A.F. & A.M., El Kahir Shrine and Ross Reid American Legion Post # 9. Meryl enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed golfing and boating on the Mississippi River. Meryl is survived by his Wife: June Jackson of Oelwein; 2 Sons: Jeff Jackson of Overland Park, Kansas and Jim (June) Jackson of Lakeville, Minnesota; Daughter: Jeanne (Paul) Otten of Maple Grove, Minnesota; 8 Grandchildren: Christopher Jackson, T.J. Jackson, Josh Otten, Laura Otten, Libby Jackson, Abby Jackson, Joey Jackson and Taylor Jackson; 6 Great Grandchildren; Daughter-in-law: Mary Jackson of Hiawatha & Twin Sister: Beryl Geesaman of Boise, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Son (John Jackson), Grandson (Joshua James Jackson) and a Sister (Phena Ackers).