"So very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. So many good memories growing up and spending time with the Jackson's!"
In loving memory of
Wayne Jackson
November 29, 1927 - July 26, 2017
Wayne Jackson, born November 29, 1927 in rural Reinbeck, IA, passed from our lives on July 26th 2017. He married Betty J. Young of Traer, IA. on August 15, 1949 and has lived in Ames Iowa since 1957. Wayne worked for IBM for over 30 years while raising 5 children. He is survived by his wife Betty, his children Terri Georgesen, Kathryn Thorson, Nicholas Jackson, Cynthia Joan (CJ) Jackson and Patrick Jackson, 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
We will gather to celebrate Wayne's life at Grandon Funeral home, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA. from 4-6:00 p.m., Thursday August 3rd.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Thank you Dad for always being there for me. The laughs we had the last 8 months while I was taking care of you and Mom I will carry with me forever. As I held you and your pain stopped my heart broke, but now you are at peace. I promaced to take care of mom and I always will. I love you and miss you Daddy !!"
"Betty-so sorry to hear about Wayne. Always enjoyed our times square dancing. Will Keep you in my prayers."
"Sending heartfelt wishes of sympathy and caring to Betty and the family. May your happy memories of Wayne be sustaining in your grief now and in the future. Pat Thomas Hendrickson currently of Auburn, California (formerly of Traer("