Albert was called home on Sunday, June 24, 2018, from the Knife River Care Center, Beulah ND.
Albert was born on May 31, 1934, in Sidney, MT the son of Andrew and Alice (Anderson) Jackson, Sr. He was one of the 14 children born to this union. He grew up and attended schools in the Sidney area. Albert was united in marriage to Donna Swigart on June 29, 1957, in Sidney, MT. They had four children, Debbie, Allan, Wanda, and Patty. They built their home South East of Sidney in 1965 and they lived there ever since. Albert became a Master Electrician on August 3, 1971. He wired many homes and business in Sidney over his many years of his career. His wife, Donna, died on December 14, 2016, and Albert continued to live in Sidney.
Albert had many hobbies including, hunting and fishing with his brothers, his son and his friends. He loved being a part of the wagon train during the years 1998 – 2004 and seeing all of his wagon train friends. He was a great husband, father, and grandpa. Albert enjoyed traveling, camping, and just being outdoors. He loved animals and his 10 acre farm.
Surviving him are: his children, Debbie (Jack) Matthies, Ohiowa, NE, Allan (Patti) Jackson, Beulah, ND, Wanda (Jon) Schroedl, Arlington, WA, and Patty (Chantz) Nelson, Sidney, MT; 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren; his sisters, Amy Gurney, Sidney, MT, Alma Forrest, Troy, MT, Alice Olson, Watford City, ND, Aldha “Mae” (Al) Duran, Reno, NV, and Adaleen “Babe” (Jim) Ronquillo, Billings, MT.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; his wife, Donna Jackson; six brothers, Andrew, Jr. “Sonny”, Alfred “Dean”, Alex “Chub”, infant brothers, Alec, Alvin, and Arthur; two sisters, Annie Smith and Arlie Gurney.
Thank You
He finished the race well, he was grateful for every phone call, every visit, every card, and treats delivered by friends and family to have coffee. A special thanks to his favorite daughter-in-law, Patti, she was there each day and called daily too. We are all grateful for each of you. Also to mom and dad’s angel his name is Shawn Dahl. He and his family were there with love, treats, presents, hamburgers, visits regularly to both Donna and Albert and even a visit last week to see Albert in North Dakota. We cannot thank you enough.
Duane Smith 38083
(Sidney, Mt)
Jun 26, 2018
Marlys Anvik
Jun 26, 2018
Jill Staffanson Thom
Jun 26, 2018