"In the short time I had the privilege to know Darlyn we became close friends, she was very dear to me. I enjoyed and miss our scrabble games, where she mostly kicked my butt. We both looked forward to our Monday and Wednesday night games. I will miss her so but she will always have a special place in my heart. I was lucky to have known her, my beautiful friend. Carol Goetsch"
In loving memory of
Darlyn J. Jackson
December 8, 1943 - January 17, 2023
Darlyn J. Jackson, of Pickerel, died on January 17, 2023 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. She was 79 years old. She was born on December 8, 1943 in Antigo, a daughter of Hilbert and Norma (Shanks) Borneman. She married David Jackson on July 27, 1963 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Polar. He preceded her in death on March 18, 2017.
She was a graduate of Antigo High School, class of 1961.
Mrs. Jackson has a 32-year career with the United States Postal Service. She served as Post Master in Pickerel, Stetsonville, Rothschild, and Rhinelander. During her career, she was the first female mail carrier for the Antigo post office, served as superintendent of postal operations in Stevens Point, MSC director of mail processing in Wausau, deputy district director of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States, and served as a part-time clerk and officer-in-charge for both Antigo and Tomahawk between post master selections. She was also a recipient of the Crystal Eagle Award for outstanding leadership.
Darlyn was a member of the Pickerel Pearson Lions Club and Arbutus Lutheran Church where she served as both president and treasurer. She also served as clerk for the Town of Langlade.
She enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, traveling and trips to the Casino. She was a Chicago Bears fan. She will be remembered for her beautiful flower gardens and her abundance of raspberries.
Survivors include four sisters, Dawn (Don) Banczak of Antigo, Donna (Dave) Witman of Lily, Denise (Dale) Schroeder of Antigo, and Deb Sadowski of Merrill; two brothers, Dan Borneman of Antigo and Dean (Diane) Borneman of Arbor Vitae; two brothers-in-law, Chuck (Laura) Jackson of Pickerel and Don (Dani) Jackson of Coloma; and several loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary; two sisters-in-law, DeLores Borneman and Judy (Ron) Selenske; and a brother-in-law, Phil Sadowski
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Arbutus Lutheran Church with Deacon Pam Werth officiating. Burial will take place in Arbutus Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital, www.stjude.org.
Tributes
"We had many good days together working to make the Post Office thru out the area a better place for all worker. May our Creator bring us all opportunities to better serve her legacy bring stability in lives! Greg Miller former Postmaster Bowler"
"We will miss her weekly visits with us always a funny story to share. Loved her. God bless everyone. Rest in Gods arms sweet friend "
"Rest in peace my cousin. "