Donald "Don" Martin Jackson

Donald Martin Jackson "Don" a longtime resident of Dayton WA, passed away Dec 13, 2020. He was born on April 14, 1939 in Forest Grove, OR to Martin and Gladys Jackson. He grew up most of his life in NW OR. with two younger siblings. A brother Gordon Jackson (1941-1996) and a sister Leona Jackson of Walla Walla, WA. Don was an Avid Football player during his school years.

He was 18 when he married Bonita (Bonnie) Rainwater on November 15, 1957 in Vernonia OR. Together they raised 3 children Debbie Jackson-Stinebaugh of College Place, WA Donald (Randy) Jackson of Madras, OR & Kathy Jackson of Goldendale, WA.  Don worked for the FDA Predator Control Department as a Trapper all over south-eastern WA and numerous counties in OR for 30 years. Before that he co-owned the Exxon Gas Station with his brother Gordon for over 10 years on Hwy 26 in Manning OR.

He and his family vacationed each summer in Canada. They enjoyed the outdoors and fished on numerous lakes during the time they spent there. He loved to hunt, fish, camp and watch his Westerns as often as he could.  Don leaves behind his wife of 63 years, 3 children and daughter-in-law Vickie, Grandchildren Jamie Saucedo, Terra Green, Jennifer & Drew Peterson, Andrew & Teresa Jackson, Annette Jackson, Daniel & Krista Binns, David Binns, Jessica Binns & Dylin Yeley and 12 Great-Grandchildren.

Don is preceded in death by his parents and brother.

Grandpa

You were my first example of what a man is to be.  I looked up to you

at such a young age and love you so much.  I was your little buddy.

You told me that every time we saw each other.  I cherish all the many memories we had together.  You were such a hard working man and loved your family.  You were my hero more than you will ever know Grandpa.  Not being able to hug you one last time or hold your hand to say that it’s ok to drift away.  We will miss you dearly, it’s been excruciatingly painful to accept.  I know in my hear we will see each other again soon and, Oh What a glorious day that will be.  Till we meet again buddy.

Love, Jenn