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Leland J. Jackson

Leland J. Jackson

IRON RIVER — Leland J. Jackson, 63, of Iron River, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Iron River Care Center.

He was born on Oct. 30, 1955, in Crystal Falls, the son of the late Berwyn and Carol (Lindahl) Jackson. He attended West Iron County High School with the Class of 1973 and received his high school diploma in 1976 from Marquette Senior High School. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout after overcoming his injuries sustained in a serious auto accident in 1971 that took the life of his father.

He was employed part-time at Trico Opportunities in Kingsford, and Northpointe in Iron River.

He was a member of the Grace Covenant Church in Iron River. He and his mother would spend winters in Sun Lakes, Ariz., where he participated in Special Olympics track and field events and won numerous medals for race walks, softball and bowling. He enjoyed downhill skiing both in Arizona and at Brule Mountain in Iron River. He was awarded the Most Inspirational Athlete award in 1999. He attended Camp Independence at Bay Cliff Health Camp annually for much of his life.

Leland lived independently in an apartment in Iron River with some assistance for a few years. He drove around town in an electric wheelchair and visited McDonald’s daily. As he became less mobile, he enjoyed playing bingo and especially watching westerns and old reruns on TV. He had a great sense of humor and could make people laugh.

Leland is survived by his nephews, Matthew (his daughter, Kylah) and Scott Jackson of Queen Creek, Ariz.; and numerous relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Leland was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Jackson.

Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at Grace Covenant Church in Iron River.

A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., with Rev. James Swanson II officiating. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery following the memorial service.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Leland J. Jackson online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Grace Covenant Church.

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.