James “Jim” Isaac Jackson
Jun. 11, 1935. High Level, AB. - Jan. 28, 2025. Salmon Arm, BC
and
Donna Jacoba Jackson (Zwiers)
Dec. 3, 1940. Edson, AB. - Nov. 1, 2019. Kelowna, BC
Donna and Jim met in Lethbridge. At the time Donna was working at the home of Mrs. Captan. On her usual bus ride to work one morning, an attractive young man caught her eye. Surprised when the good-looking guy got off at her stop, she then became annoyed to find him still following her as she walked up to the door of her work. Donna turned around to then let young man know that this was very inappropriate! The now embarrassed young man was barely able to sputter out that this was his mother’s home. Two years later all was forgiven, and they were married in Edgewater, BC on June 11, 1960.
Donna and Jim spent their retirement decades in Malakwa, BC. Giving to their community, Jim was a volunteer fireman, and Donna organized the Unitarian Church thrift store. Jim stayed long enough at the fire hall to become Chief, and then the unofficial mascot. Donna will be remembered for her carpentry, baking and fabulous garden.
They will be sadly missed by friends and family. They leave behind their children, Paul, Shawn, Kathy, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Their remains will be interred at the Edgewater Cemetery on May 24, 2025. A gathering will follow at 1:00 pm, at the Edgewater Community Hall. Open to all old friends.
