Harry LeRoy Jackson was born August 5, 1937, to Andrew and Ella (Zeitner) Jackson. He attended school at Crookston and graduated from Valentine High School. He went on to complete four years of higher education at Chadron State College.
While at CSC, he met and married Phyllis Barber in 1959. They moved to Valentine where Harry worked on the family ranch with his dad, Andrew, and Uncle Henry. Harry and Phyllis raised nine children.
Harry enjoyed many years serving as a volunteer Reserve Deputy for the Cherry County Sheriff’s Department. He also enjoyed bowling and attending Classic Car Shows across the country. Many hours were spent in the shop tinkering with and rebuilding old cars, including his most current project, the “Ugly Truck.” He had a knack for creating and redesigning new parts and pieces for his farm and ranch equipment to improve efficiencies. Sundays were spent at Big Alkali Lake waterskiing and enjoying time with family.
Whether it was traveling to see new places, or to meet up with relatives, Harry always enjoyed a road trip. He truly enjoyed a good, long conversation with many people.
Harry shared his life with Phyllis, his wife of 65 years; his children,Glenn Jackson of Valentine, NE; Nick (Terri) Jackson of Grand Junction, CO; Scott Jackson of Valentine, Mark Jackson of Los Angeles, CA, Sally (Tim) Hanson of Valentine, Marcy (Matt Legg) Mulligan of Tonkawa, OK, Linda (Chris) Mosner of Valentine, Josh (Kristin) Jackson of Genesee, CO, Pat Jackson of Lakewood, CO; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Harry passed away October 3 at his home north of Valentine.
He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew, and his mother, Ella.
Funeral service for Harry Jackson was held Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Valentine. Rev. Andrew Utecht officiated at the 11:00 a.m. service. The burial followed at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine.
Sandoz Chapel of the Pines was entrusted with service arrangements.
