Ross JACKSON

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JACKSON: Ross James “Jim” of Brandon and formerly of Dauphin and the Paulson area passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on June 28, 2013. Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 5, 1951. His early life was spent in Dauphin and in the Paulson district. He had a number of jobs in early years, later completing courses to graduate as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in 1982. He worked most recently at Westman Crisis Services. Jim loved his job and the people he worked with. He had many varied interests. Jim is survived by his wife Kelly, and children Chancey (Angela) Jackson, Sarah Jackson (Jean Marc Castagnet), Adam and Andrew Jackson. He was “Grumpa” to Zach, Davvelynn and Kynan. Jim was predeceased by his parents Rosco and Helen Jackson. “Today heaven gained another angel, and myself, I gained another guardian angel. To those who knew my dad, knew that he didn’t need to get his wings to be an angel. Throughout his much too short time here with us, he never denied someone in need. He was open arms to those who needed a hand. He had many different solutions to any problem and always had one hundred things on the go. He lived to help people at work and his personal time. All those people who felt they were able to live an extra day by his counsel are those to have a place to live by his aid, for all who have been blessed to have met him, for he was truly an angel. He passed away peacefully in his sleep today with his family around him. He is no longer in pain. I’m sure he is already horse trading and haggling with the others for the best cloud in the sky. A father is always a daughter’s first love; And I had the strongest, smartest, best first love! I love you daddy. Every day will be hard for a while. But you raised four fantastic children who can cope and stand on their own feet. We will be okay. You just rest now.” - Love Sarah Jackson“A great man lost his battle with cancer this weekend. A man I will always be proud to call my father, I can only hope to grow up to be half the man you were. Love now and forever; gone but never forgotten.” - Adam Jackson.Cremation has taken place. At Jim’s request there will be no funeral, but a celebration of his life; a barbeque will be held in his honor at Grand Valley Provincial Park. Date to be announced. Donations in memory of Jim may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415 – 1st Street, Brandon, MB R7A 2W8. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel &Pre-Planning Centre, 204-727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jul 06, 2013