Robert James Jackson, 75
December 23, 1943 ~ July 16, 2019
Robert James Jackson was born December 23, 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska to Leonard and Marguarite Jackson. He attended school in Omaha and was a graduate of Omaha North.
He began working for Union Pacific Railroad at the age of 16 and worked for the company for 46 years.
On April 4, 1964 he was united in marriage to Nancy Shonka. The couple made their home in Omaha until building a home in 1976 on an acreage between Omaha and Blair. There, they began raising buffalo and did so for nearly 40 years. Bob also raised homing pigeons for many years and made many friends in the pigeon racing world. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor by his family and many, many friends.
Robert James Jackson age 75 of Omaha, passed away July 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Nancy; children: Tracy Jackson and Rod Jackson; grandchildren: Chey, Nick, Kaitlyn, Brielle, Lauren and Bailey; six great-grandchildren; siblings: Lynne (Larry) Lambing, Tom Jackson and Mike (Cindy) Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Robynn Saltzman.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair. Graveside services will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 PM.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Robert James Jackson
Born December 23, 1943 Omaha, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest July 16, 2019 Omaha, Nebraska
Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, July 22, 2019 Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Deacon Jerry Mapes. Musical Selections: "Amarillo By Morning", "Love Me Tender", "Happy Trails"
Pallbearers: Chey Payer, Nick Payer, Greg Warren, Jeff Combs, Jason Warden, Jackie Moyers
Graveside Service: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska
~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~
Campbell Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
December 23, 1943 ~ July 16, 2019
Robert James Jackson was born December 23, 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska to Leonard and Marguarite Jackson. He attended school in Omaha and was a graduate of Omaha North.
He began working for Union Pacific Railroad at the age of 16 and worked for the company for 46 years.
On April 4, 1964 he was united in marriage to Nancy Shonka. The couple made their home in Omaha until building a home in 1976 on an acreage between Omaha and Blair. There, they began raising buffalo and did so for nearly 40 years. Bob also raised homing pigeons for many years and made many friends in the pigeon racing world. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor by his family and many, many friends.
Robert James Jackson age 75 of Omaha, passed away July 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Nancy; children: Tracy Jackson and Rod Jackson; grandchildren: Chey, Nick, Kaitlyn, Brielle, Lauren and Bailey; six great-grandchildren; siblings: Lynne (Larry) Lambing, Tom Jackson and Mike (Cindy) Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Robynn Saltzman.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair. Graveside services will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 PM.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Robert James Jackson
Born December 23, 1943 Omaha, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest July 16, 2019 Omaha, Nebraska
Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, July 22, 2019 Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Deacon Jerry Mapes. Musical Selections: "Amarillo By Morning", "Love Me Tender", "Happy Trails"
Pallbearers: Chey Payer, Nick Payer, Greg Warren, Jeff Combs, Jason Warden, Jackie Moyers
Graveside Service: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska
~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~
Campbell Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Robert James Jackson, 75
December 23, 1943 ~ July 16, 2019
Robert James Jackson was born December 23, 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska to Leonard and Marguarite Jackson. He attended school in Omaha and was a graduate of Omaha North.
He began working for Union Pacific Railroad at the age of 16 and worked for the company for 46 years.
On April 4, 1964 he was united in marriage to Nancy Shonka. The couple made their home in Omaha until building a home in 1976 on an acreage between Omaha and Blair. There, they began raising buffalo and did so for nearly 40 years. Bob also raised homing pigeons for many years and made many friends in the pigeon racing world. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor by his family and many, many friends.
Robert James Jackson age 75 of Omaha, passed away July 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Nancy; children: Tracy Jackson and Rod Jackson; grandchildren: Chey, Nick, Kaitlyn, Brielle, Lauren and Bailey; six great-grandchildren; siblings: Lynne (Larry) Lambing, Tom Jackson and Mike (Cindy) Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Robynn Saltzman.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair. Graveside services will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 PM.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Robert James Jackson
Born December 23, 1943 Omaha, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest July 16, 2019 Omaha, Nebraska
Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, July 22, 2019 Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Deacon Jerry Mapes. Musical Selections: "Amarillo By Morning", "Love Me Tender", "Happy Trails"
Pallbearers: Chey Payer, Nick Payer, Greg Warren, Jeff Combs, Jason Warden, Jackie Moyers
Graveside Service: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska
~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~
Campbell Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
December 23, 1943 ~ July 16, 2019
Robert James Jackson was born December 23, 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska to Leonard and Marguarite Jackson. He attended school in Omaha and was a graduate of Omaha North.
He began working for Union Pacific Railroad at the age of 16 and worked for the company for 46 years.
On April 4, 1964 he was united in marriage to Nancy Shonka. The couple made their home in Omaha until building a home in 1976 on an acreage between Omaha and Blair. There, they began raising buffalo and did so for nearly 40 years. Bob also raised homing pigeons for many years and made many friends in the pigeon racing world. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor by his family and many, many friends.
Robert James Jackson age 75 of Omaha, passed away July 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Nancy; children: Tracy Jackson and Rod Jackson; grandchildren: Chey, Nick, Kaitlyn, Brielle, Lauren and Bailey; six great-grandchildren; siblings: Lynne (Larry) Lambing, Tom Jackson and Mike (Cindy) Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Robynn Saltzman.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair. Graveside services will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 PM.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Robert James Jackson
Born December 23, 1943 Omaha, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest July 16, 2019 Omaha, Nebraska
Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, July 22, 2019 Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Deacon Jerry Mapes. Musical Selections: "Amarillo By Morning", "Love Me Tender", "Happy Trails"
Pallbearers: Chey Payer, Nick Payer, Greg Warren, Jeff Combs, Jason Warden, Jackie Moyers
Graveside Service: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska
~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~
Campbell Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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