Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Jackson, Lester July 29, 2010
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Ionia Sentinel Standard - Friday July 30, 2010

                               Lester Jackson

After many years fighting a courageous battle with rheumatoid arthritis, 
diabetes and heart disease, Lester Jackson of Lake Odessa, went to his Heavenly 
Home on July 29, 2010 at the age of 72.

Lester was born to Kenneth and Ivah (Bushnell) Jackson on Sept 15, 1937. He was 
raised on the Jackson farm where he and his father farmed together.He also 
worked at the Lake Odessa Post Office for 18 years. Lester attended country 
school and graduated from lake Odessa High School in 1955. He then joined the 
National Guard and served six months active duty and six and a-half years in the 
Reserves. On June 20, 1959, Lester was united in marriage to Lois Shumway of 
Jackson. Together they had three sons; Daniel, Scott and an infant who went to 
heaven in 1975. A special niece, Debra Paradowski lived with the Jackson's for a 
time.

Lester farmed along with his sons util his disability no longer permitted it.He 
loved the farm where he lived for 51 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman 
and had instilled the same love for the outdoors in his sons and grandchildren.

Lester is survived by his wife, Lois; sons, Daniel (Adair) and Scott (Mandy); 
special niece,Debra (Mark) Paradowski; 10 grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren; and three sisters, Donna McCaul, Beverly Raffler, and  Bonnie 
Dombrowski.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joann Brodbeck; and his infant 
son. A private graveside service will be held. There will be a Celebration of 
Lester's life at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug.2, 2010 at the Clarksville Bible Church.

The family would like to give a very special thank you to their wonderful 
neighbors, Lou Boyer, Rich Peterman and Steve Curtis. Without their help, Lester 
would not have been able to stay in his home. Also, thank you to Dr.Lee Stuart, 
and the ladies from ICMH Home health Care, especially Shelley and Tammy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksville Bible Church or Great 
Lakes Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake 
Odessa. Memories and messages may be left at wwww.koopsfc.com.

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