Gene Jackson
May 30, 1933 — October 9, 2021 (age 88)
CHINLE, Ariz. — The family of Gene Jackson will be celebrating the life of their father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather who passed on Oct. 9, 2021.
Gene grew up in Jeddito, Arizona, where his brothers and sisters call home. He worked several decades for Navajo Community College (now Diné College) as an automotive instructor. He was awarded an associate's degree in auto mechanics.
Gene also taught silversmithing at Chinle High School as an artist-in-residence. Additionally, he worked in a Kerr-McGee mine in Grants, New Mexico, for a period of his life.
The hallmark of Gene's life will be memorialized by his originality and creativity in his works of art. He is remembered for his master-silversmith skills that gained shape and form alongside his wife, Martha Jackson. He created master-level jewelry pieces that were shown at prestigious museums and shows such as the Heard Museum where cultural and artistic themes of the Navajo people are preeminently presented.
Gene also contributed to the advancement of American Indian art through his master-level silver jewelry pieces that were prominently displayed at the annual Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe.
Gene's life will be affectionately remembered by his contribution towards sustainability of Indian arts and crafts. His silver jewelry pieces will also be remembered in terms of excellence through his attention to detail and innovation.
More importantly, Gene was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War as a paratrooper. Paratroopers are often used in surprise military attacks to seize strategic objectives such as airfields or bridges. This characteristic of a paratrooper typified his life because he lived a life centered on achieving his objectives.
Gene was married to Martha Jackson, professor emeritus at Diné College, who precedes him.
In the final years of Gene's life, he lived in Chinle with one of his devoted sons. Above all, he will be most remembered for his devotion and love for the Lord.
The family will be conducting nightly meetings today, Oct. 14, and Friday, Oct. 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Potter's House Christian Center in Chinle.
The family will gather to celebrate Gene's life on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m., at the Chinle Potter's House Christian Center. Burial will follow at the Chinle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery.
Gene is survived by three sons, 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
Gene's life is a true depiction of a mighty man of valor. The Jackson family would like to extend a warm gratitude to all who conveyed their condolences. Special thank you to the Chinle Potter's House congregation for their support.
May 30, 1933 — October 9, 2021 (age 88)
CHINLE, Ariz. — The family of Gene Jackson will be celebrating the life of their father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather who passed on Oct. 9, 2021.
Gene grew up in Jeddito, Arizona, where his brothers and sisters call home. He worked several decades for Navajo Community College (now Diné College) as an automotive instructor. He was awarded an associate's degree in auto mechanics.
Gene also taught silversmithing at Chinle High School as an artist-in-residence. Additionally, he worked in a Kerr-McGee mine in Grants, New Mexico, for a period of his life.
The hallmark of Gene's life will be memorialized by his originality and creativity in his works of art. He is remembered for his master-silversmith skills that gained shape and form alongside his wife, Martha Jackson. He created master-level jewelry pieces that were shown at prestigious museums and shows such as the Heard Museum where cultural and artistic themes of the Navajo people are preeminently presented.
Gene also contributed to the advancement of American Indian art through his master-level silver jewelry pieces that were prominently displayed at the annual Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe.
Gene's life will be affectionately remembered by his contribution towards sustainability of Indian arts and crafts. His silver jewelry pieces will also be remembered in terms of excellence through his attention to detail and innovation.
More importantly, Gene was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War as a paratrooper. Paratroopers are often used in surprise military attacks to seize strategic objectives such as airfields or bridges. This characteristic of a paratrooper typified his life because he lived a life centered on achieving his objectives.
Gene was married to Martha Jackson, professor emeritus at Diné College, who precedes him.
In the final years of Gene's life, he lived in Chinle with one of his devoted sons. Above all, he will be most remembered for his devotion and love for the Lord.
The family will be conducting nightly meetings today, Oct. 14, and Friday, Oct. 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Potter's House Christian Center in Chinle.
The family will gather to celebrate Gene's life on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m., at the Chinle Potter's House Christian Center. Burial will follow at the Chinle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery.
Gene is survived by three sons, 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
Gene's life is a true depiction of a mighty man of valor. The Jackson family would like to extend a warm gratitude to all who conveyed their condolences. Special thank you to the Chinle Potter's House congregation for their support.
Gene Jackson
May 30, 1933 — October 9, 2021 (age 88)
CHINLE, Ariz. — The family of Gene Jackson will be celebrating the life of their father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather who passed on Oct. 9, 2021.
Gene grew up in Jeddito, Arizona, where his brothers and sisters call home. He worked several decades for Navajo Community College (now Diné College) as an automotive instructor. He was awarded an associate's degree in auto mechanics.
Gene also taught silversmithing at Chinle High School as an artist-in-residence. Additionally, he worked in a Kerr-McGee mine in Grants, New Mexico, for a period of his life.
The hallmark of Gene's life will be memorialized by his originality and creativity in his works of art. He is remembered for his master-silversmith skills that gained shape and form alongside his wife, Martha Jackson. He created master-level jewelry pieces that were shown at prestigious museums and shows such as the Heard Museum where cultural and artistic themes of the Navajo people are preeminently presented.
Gene also contributed to the advancement of American Indian art through his master-level silver jewelry pieces that were prominently displayed at the annual Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe.
Gene's life will be affectionately remembered by his contribution towards sustainability of Indian arts and crafts. His silver jewelry pieces will also be remembered in terms of excellence through his attention to detail and innovation.
More importantly, Gene was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War as a paratrooper. Paratroopers are often used in surprise military attacks to seize strategic objectives such as airfields or bridges. This characteristic of a paratrooper typified his life because he lived a life centered on achieving his objectives.
Gene was married to Martha Jackson, professor emeritus at Diné College, who precedes him.
In the final years of Gene's life, he lived in Chinle with one of his devoted sons. Above all, he will be most remembered for his devotion and love for the Lord.
The family will be conducting nightly meetings today, Oct. 14, and Friday, Oct. 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Potter's House Christian Center in Chinle.
The family will gather to celebrate Gene's life on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m., at the Chinle Potter's House Christian Center. Burial will follow at the Chinle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery.
Gene is survived by three sons, 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
Gene's life is a true depiction of a mighty man of valor. The Jackson family would like to extend a warm gratitude to all who conveyed their condolences. Special thank you to the Chinle Potter's House congregation for their support.
May 30, 1933 — October 9, 2021 (age 88)
CHINLE, Ariz. — The family of Gene Jackson will be celebrating the life of their father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather who passed on Oct. 9, 2021.
Gene grew up in Jeddito, Arizona, where his brothers and sisters call home. He worked several decades for Navajo Community College (now Diné College) as an automotive instructor. He was awarded an associate's degree in auto mechanics.
Gene also taught silversmithing at Chinle High School as an artist-in-residence. Additionally, he worked in a Kerr-McGee mine in Grants, New Mexico, for a period of his life.
The hallmark of Gene's life will be memorialized by his originality and creativity in his works of art. He is remembered for his master-silversmith skills that gained shape and form alongside his wife, Martha Jackson. He created master-level jewelry pieces that were shown at prestigious museums and shows such as the Heard Museum where cultural and artistic themes of the Navajo people are preeminently presented.
Gene also contributed to the advancement of American Indian art through his master-level silver jewelry pieces that were prominently displayed at the annual Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe.
Gene's life will be affectionately remembered by his contribution towards sustainability of Indian arts and crafts. His silver jewelry pieces will also be remembered in terms of excellence through his attention to detail and innovation.
More importantly, Gene was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War as a paratrooper. Paratroopers are often used in surprise military attacks to seize strategic objectives such as airfields or bridges. This characteristic of a paratrooper typified his life because he lived a life centered on achieving his objectives.
Gene was married to Martha Jackson, professor emeritus at Diné College, who precedes him.
In the final years of Gene's life, he lived in Chinle with one of his devoted sons. Above all, he will be most remembered for his devotion and love for the Lord.
The family will be conducting nightly meetings today, Oct. 14, and Friday, Oct. 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Potter's House Christian Center in Chinle.
The family will gather to celebrate Gene's life on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m., at the Chinle Potter's House Christian Center. Burial will follow at the Chinle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery.
Gene is survived by three sons, 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
Gene's life is a true depiction of a mighty man of valor. The Jackson family would like to extend a warm gratitude to all who conveyed their condolences. Special thank you to the Chinle Potter's House congregation for their support.
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