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Harold “Hal” Jackson, 92, of Winterset, passed away peacefully Oct. 14, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Hal was born Feb. 17, 1931, to John and Callista “Maggie” (Page) Jackson in Mount Ayr. He graduated from Creston High School in 1950. He went to Kansas State University for one semester and played football. In 1951, Hal enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving his country honorably in the Korean War as a recon specialist until 1954 after being medically discharged.
Following his time in the Air Force, Hal attended the University of Iowa, graduating with a B.S. in Zoology in 1958. He continued college and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 1962. Hal married Harriett Jansen on March 26, 1954, at the First Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa.
Hal is survived by his children: Doug (Connie) Jackson of Fort Collins, Colorado, Bennett (Lisa M.) Jackson of Anchorage, Alaska, Kathy (Delton) Sas of Denver, Colorado, Daniel H. (Melissa A.) Jackson of Plano, Texas, and Brad (Carol) Jackson of Altoona; grandchildren: Nate (Megy), Nicole, Rochelle, Jaymie (Kyle), Anthony, Anna, Gavin, Isabella, Kyle and Olivia and great-grandchildren: Mia, Zoey, Ella, Kenzi, Ava, Elliana, Baylor and Benson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriett; his parents, John and Maggie; stepmother, Ferne Jackson; stepfather, Ernest Kuhns; brother, Al Jackson; stepbrother, Gary Jackson and stepsister, Karen Herr.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Winterset. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 20, at the Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the Winterset Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Presbyterian Church or the Winterset Husky Booster Club. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.