Debbie Jackson
May 20, 1958 ~ January 28, 2015
Debbie Jackson, 56, of Marion, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Memorial Services: 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with visitation from 4-6 p.m. Private burial: Oak Shade Cemetery.
Survivors include her daughter, Tiffany (Josh) Bauer of England; granddaughter, Laura; siblings, Alice McCormick of Marion, Jerry (Marilyn) Findlay of Troy Mills, and Denise (Brad) Willhite of Cedar Rapids; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Debbie was born May 20, 1958, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of George and Laura (Munn) Jackson. She graduated from Marion High School in 1976. Debbie worked most recently for General Dynamics. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, reading, and was an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins as her cats were named, Marino and Elway.
She will be remembered for her generous heart and sharing her love of the nature with the jewelry she made from the rocks she collected during her time spent outdoors. She especially loved her time in the mountains of Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother-in-law, Larry McCormick.
Memorials are suggested to Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control.
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So very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing.Our condolences to all the family .
George and Judy Woodson
Her life lives on forever!
Debbie was such a joy. I will miss her very much.
Sending love and prayers.
You were such a sweet lady, you will be missed. Sending prayers of healing to the family
Mom, I hope you’ve finally found the peace you deserved for so long.
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” Eskimo Proverb
I love you sweet Debbie. You were an angel on earth and now in heaven. Taken from us all too soon but we will be with you again one day. ❤️
Debbie – we lost touch so many years ago. I thank GOD that we re-connected during the 30th Class Reunion. We had some great talks and I regret that we won’t have more.
You are gone to soon.
To Debbie’s Family,
When someone you love becomes a memory,
the memory becomes a treasure.
***
The memory of a good person
is a blessing.
Proverb 10:7
I will never know a better friend than you dear girl. You will never truly be gone because you will live on forever in the memories of all of us who loved you. Until we meet again I will miss you every day. With sincere sympathy to all the family.
Debbie…….i think you be in the best place right now…..one day….i hope to see you again…..you will be
missed my friend……try to watch down on us and keep smiling at us because thats the way i
remember you always your cute smile what makes everything go away…..this german will
always keep you in her heart…………god bless your daughter and your whole family…<3
Debbie we became Cyber Sisters many years ago along with Barb. We shared laughs, tears, friendship the loss of loved ones and the arrival and celebration of new lives. You will always have a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten. To Tiffany and all your family I send healing, love and prayers at this time and just know that this wonderful loving lady will certainly be missed by all whose lives she touched. Miss you me friend all the way from New Zealnd. Jeanne Hill.
Debbie you will be missed and the good Lord called you home way to soon. May your family rally together and remember your sweet kind way in life.
Will miss you so very much Debbie rest in peace
Sending lots of love and our condolences. We were only given the chance to know Tiffany and her family, but as amazing as they are, no doubts Debbie was just as wonderful.
Sincerely,
The Tafur Family
Prayers fro you Family Tiffany. Your Mom was a good friend of mine during her bus driving days, and well after. She will be missed, and never forgotten.
You are one of the stars shinny out there tonight. I will miss your beautiful smile and laugher. You still had so much to give but God decided to call you home. I read all the beautiful things people have wrote you and that is a person with a beautiful soul and so many friends. Tiffany, Dennis, Alice, and Jerry I am so sorry she is gone but her memories will always be with us. Love you Debbie you are one in a million and I will always remember the last time we were together.\
Love you cousin
Jackson family Sherry, Aunt Thelma and Donna
R.I.P Debbie, i only met you when you came to California in 2010, it was nice to get a chance to meet you and it was great to talk and get to know each other through Facebook, i am gonna miss our conversations i still can’t believe you arw gone, just constantly get the urge to message you, i guess it just hasn’t completely sunken in yet.R.I.P Debbie you are so truly missed.