Galen H. Jackson, 93, of Roaring Branch, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at the Guthrie Troy Hospital. Galen Herbert was born June 17, 1929, in Ogdensburg, one of eight children, to the late Tracy and Viola (Gruver) Jackson. He attended Canton High School and was a graduate of the class of 1947. On October 6, 1951, Galen married the former Gladys Forer in the Friedens Lutheran church in Liberty. Together they shared 70 years of loving marriage and raised two children. Galen owned and operated Triple-Beech farms in Roaring Branch (Union Township) for many years until his retirement in 1991. He was man of faith and was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ. Galen was also a member of the Union Township Historical Society and the Triple-Beech Hunting Club.
Galen was an avid outdoorsman. He took pleasure in fishing, hunting and going on long walks after dinner while taking in all of nature's beauty of God's nature. Galen loved watching baseball, especially the Philadelphia Phillies and was an avid bowler. Throughout life, he was a hard-working man, who loved his family and life he spent on the farm.
Surviving is his wife; Gladys (Forer) Jackson, children; Dale (Laura) Jackson of Roaring branch and Bonnie (Andy) Jackson-Dominick of Painted Post, NY., a brother; Norman Jackson of Roaring Branch, grandchildren; Kyle (Robin) Anderson of Dallas, Nolan (Aidy) Anderson of Hatboro, Caitlyn (Corey) Stevens of Roaring Branch, Janice (Nick) Bryan of East Smithfield, Caleb (Tricia) Jackson of Alba, great grandchildren; Lincoln Anderson, Matix Darby, Danielle and Paul Bryan and Hadley Stevens as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and neighbors.
Besides his parents, Galen was predeceased by siblings; Marjorie Gardner, Clara Cole, Dorothy McNett, Gladys Doan and George Jackson, Hazel Chomenko.
In honoring Mr. Jackson's wishes services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, Inc., 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724 is assisting his family with arrangements. Please share memories of Galen and condolences with the family at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com
Galen was an avid outdoorsman. He took pleasure in fishing, hunting and going on long walks after dinner while taking in all of nature's beauty of God's nature. Galen loved watching baseball, especially the Philadelphia Phillies and was an avid bowler. Throughout life, he was a hard-working man, who loved his family and life he spent on the farm.
Surviving is his wife; Gladys (Forer) Jackson, children; Dale (Laura) Jackson of Roaring branch and Bonnie (Andy) Jackson-Dominick of Painted Post, NY., a brother; Norman Jackson of Roaring Branch, grandchildren; Kyle (Robin) Anderson of Dallas, Nolan (Aidy) Anderson of Hatboro, Caitlyn (Corey) Stevens of Roaring Branch, Janice (Nick) Bryan of East Smithfield, Caleb (Tricia) Jackson of Alba, great grandchildren; Lincoln Anderson, Matix Darby, Danielle and Paul Bryan and Hadley Stevens as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and neighbors.
Besides his parents, Galen was predeceased by siblings; Marjorie Gardner, Clara Cole, Dorothy McNett, Gladys Doan and George Jackson, Hazel Chomenko.
In honoring Mr. Jackson's wishes services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, Inc., 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724 is assisting his family with arrangements. Please share memories of Galen and condolences with the family at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com
Galen H. Jackson, 93, of Roaring Branch, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at the Guthrie Troy Hospital. Galen Herbert was born June 17, 1929, in Ogdensburg, one of eight children, to the late Tracy and Viola (Gruver) Jackson. He attended Canton High School and was a graduate of the class of 1947. On October 6, 1951, Galen married the former Gladys Forer in the Friedens Lutheran church in Liberty. Together they shared 70 years of loving marriage and raised two children. Galen owned and operated Triple-Beech farms in Roaring Branch (Union Township) for many years until his retirement in 1991. He was man of faith and was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ. Galen was also a member of the Union Township Historical Society and the Triple-Beech Hunting Club.
Galen was an avid outdoorsman. He took pleasure in fishing, hunting and going on long walks after dinner while taking in all of nature's beauty of God's nature. Galen loved watching baseball, especially the Philadelphia Phillies and was an avid bowler. Throughout life, he was a hard-working man, who loved his family and life he spent on the farm.
Surviving is his wife; Gladys (Forer) Jackson, children; Dale (Laura) Jackson of Roaring branch and Bonnie (Andy) Jackson-Dominick of Painted Post, NY., a brother; Norman Jackson of Roaring Branch, grandchildren; Kyle (Robin) Anderson of Dallas, Nolan (Aidy) Anderson of Hatboro, Caitlyn (Corey) Stevens of Roaring Branch, Janice (Nick) Bryan of East Smithfield, Caleb (Tricia) Jackson of Alba, great grandchildren; Lincoln Anderson, Matix Darby, Danielle and Paul Bryan and Hadley Stevens as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and neighbors.
Besides his parents, Galen was predeceased by siblings; Marjorie Gardner, Clara Cole, Dorothy McNett, Gladys Doan and George Jackson, Hazel Chomenko.
In honoring Mr. Jackson's wishes services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, Inc., 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724 is assisting his family with arrangements. Please share memories of Galen and condolences with the family at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com
Galen was an avid outdoorsman. He took pleasure in fishing, hunting and going on long walks after dinner while taking in all of nature's beauty of God's nature. Galen loved watching baseball, especially the Philadelphia Phillies and was an avid bowler. Throughout life, he was a hard-working man, who loved his family and life he spent on the farm.
Surviving is his wife; Gladys (Forer) Jackson, children; Dale (Laura) Jackson of Roaring branch and Bonnie (Andy) Jackson-Dominick of Painted Post, NY., a brother; Norman Jackson of Roaring Branch, grandchildren; Kyle (Robin) Anderson of Dallas, Nolan (Aidy) Anderson of Hatboro, Caitlyn (Corey) Stevens of Roaring Branch, Janice (Nick) Bryan of East Smithfield, Caleb (Tricia) Jackson of Alba, great grandchildren; Lincoln Anderson, Matix Darby, Danielle and Paul Bryan and Hadley Stevens as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and neighbors.
Besides his parents, Galen was predeceased by siblings; Marjorie Gardner, Clara Cole, Dorothy McNett, Gladys Doan and George Jackson, Hazel Chomenko.
In honoring Mr. Jackson's wishes services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, Inc., 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724 is assisting his family with arrangements. Please share memories of Galen and condolences with the family at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com
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