In loving memory of

Frances ''Fran'' M. Jackson
September 19, 1941 - August 1, 2008

FRANCES M. JACKSON MUSCATINE, Iowa - Frances M. FranĀ Jackson, 66, of Muscatine, died Friday, August 1, 2008, at her home. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2008, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Rabbi Michael Samuel will officiate. Casket bearers will be Dugan Porter, Brad Ward, Tony Ward, Jane Reifert, Larry Martin and Denny Jackson. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2008, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org. Online condolences for the Jackson family may be left at www.wittichfuneralhome.com. Fran was born on September 19, 1941, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Sylvia (Kofsky) Miller. She married Gary R. Jackson on November 27, 1971, in Oquawka, Illinois and they lived in Muscatine for the last 37 years. Fran gradated from Rock Island High School in 1959. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, life time member of Unity Hospital Auxiliary. She worked at the Rock Island Argus, Quad City Times, Rock Island Arsenal, Von Maur and currently at Elder Beerman. Fran was a devoted wife, mother, baba, aunt, daughter, sister, friend and co-worker. She enjoyed playing scrabble, canasta, games of chance and traveling with her husband, children and sisters. Survivors include her husband, Gary R. Jackson. of Muscatine; three sons, Andy Seynaeve and wife, Janet, of Hampton, Illinois, Randy Seynaeve and wife Sherri, of Vancouver, Washington, Grant Jackson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; one daughter, Susan Elizabeth Jackson and her husband Colin McCawley of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; four grandchildren, Emily and Joshua Seynaeve of Vancouver, Washington and Andrew and Alexandra Seynaeve of Hampton, Illinois; four sisters, Bea Buder and her husband, Harold, of Orangevale, California, twin sister, Fern Ward, of Sherrard, Illinois, Natalie Porter and her husband, Dugan, of Naples, Florida, and Sharon Price and her husband, Junior, of The Villages, Florida; Numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Miller, her mother, Sylvia Miller Zipursky and a sister Ethel Rudio.

Tributes

Crystal Arnold wrote on Aug 5, 2008:

"I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Fran at Elder-Beerman. Fran was a wonderful, kind woman. My thoughts are with your family."

Corrine Shay wrote on Aug 5, 2008:

"Grant and Jackson Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. May God give you and your family peace and guidance through this difficult time. Justin and Corrine Shay"

Jana Kindred wrote on Aug 5, 2008:

"Janet & Andy, So sorry for your great lost. I know she will be sadly missed. Jana"

Jim Schmidt and Sarah Ellis wrote on Aug 4, 2008:

"Please accept our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Fran Jackson. Such events in life cannot be explained or justified. We can only find solace in trusting that the good Lord has plans greater then any of us will ever know. Please take time to rejoice in her life and in all of the great memories, knowing that she is now at peace. Jim and Sarah (friends of Tony and Steph)"

Donna House wrote on Aug 4, 2008:

"Dear Sue, Gary, Grant and Family: I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with Sue and spending time with Fran and your family - from band trips to the many sleep-overs filled with chocolate chip cookies. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Fran was a lovely lady, and I always treasured the welcome I knew I had in your home. Love, Donna"

Mr. and Mrs. Randall Porter wrote on Aug 4, 2008:

"We are thinking of you all and you have are heartfelt sympathy during this time. God Bless, Randall and Robin Porter"

Sid and Deena Dolgoy, Marla Okell wrote on Aug 4, 2008:

"Dear Gary and Family, We are very saddened to hear about the passing of Fran. Our hearts go out to each and every one of you. You are in our thoughts at this very difficult time. Love to you all, Sid, Deena and Marla "

Frank Miller & Family wrote on Aug 4, 2008:

"With heartfelt, and warmest wishes of condolence to the sisters,family and the extended family of Frances, from her cousin and his family. Being named after the same Zaida, we have always had a special bonding, and the long-distance ties have always been appreciated. She will be missed by all."

Julie Scanlan (Osborn) wrote on Aug 4, 2008:

"Grant, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I remember when she used to volunteer in our classes at Mulberry school. She was a very genuine and caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Julie Scanlan (Osborn, formerly of Muscatine)"

Kathleen Fitzgerald wrote on Aug 4, 2008:

"Grant, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kathleen"

Harry and Marilyn McKee wrote on Aug 4, 2008:

"WE are so sorry about Fran. She was a good friend and it was so great to get to know her well while we lived behind you. We are so sorry we can't be at visitation or services. We are leaving this Thursday for Muscatine. After a stop in Colorado we will be there for 3 weeks. Wish we could have seen Randy but our deepest sympathy to him , Gary and all the rest of the family"

Sherry and Mike Boynton wrote on Aug 3, 2008:

"Dear Gary and family, So sorry about Frans passing. I have so many great memories with her! We always had a good time together! May you and your family have comfort knowing she is no longer in pain, and will be in heaven with that bright smile,and great laugh! I know the Lord will truly enjoy her!! Sherry and Mike Boynton"

Dan Buder wrote on Aug 3, 2008:

"I want to convey my condolences to my Aunt Fran's family. I will always remember her fondly as she was a very kind person."

Lynn Reifert wrote on Aug 3, 2008:

"I so remember our times at the farm with Aunt Fran. I admired her so much. There were always so many cats and kittens there! We shared wonderful meals together. She was a wonderful Aunt. You picked a great one, Uncle Gary! I am so sorry for your loss, and I will think of you and the kids often. Love, Lynn"

Kent and Brenda wrote on Aug 3, 2008:

"Uncle Gary, I'm so sorry to hear of Aunt Fran's passing. I want you to know that Brenda and I are thinking of you and the rest of your family. She was such a nice person and great aunt to have. She will be greatly missed."

Dennis and Lou wrote on Aug 3, 2008:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you have peace in God's eternal love for us."

CLARE & LOWELL SNYDER wrote on Aug 2, 2008:

"Dear Gary, We are truly sorry to hear that Fran has left us. I love Fran so much, she was a Great Lady, we work together at Elder Beerman, we laugh and joked at Elder Beerman. She always kept me inform from her computer of what's going on at Elder Beerman's. We will miss her dearly. My Sympathly is with you always. Love, Clare & Lowell"

Jeff and Judy Suttles wrote on Aug 2, 2008:

"We truly are sorry for your loss. Fran always spoke when we would see her, she was a wonderful woman. The Suttles Family"