A Man's man. The best husband, Dad and grandfather. Captain Eagle Eye, died just before high noon with his family surrounding him.
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Dennis Jackson, 68, of Garden City, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at his home in Garden City. Arrangements pending, Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 3, 2010.
Dennis C. "Denny" Jackson
Dennis "Captain Eagle Eye" Jackson passed away peacefully at his home at almost high noon on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 with his loving wife and family near his side hugging and kissing him. Denny was born November 11, 1941 to L.L. and Aldythe Jackson in Mrs. Trumble's nursing home in Nampa, Idaho.
His family believed in a good work ethic, honesty, and honor with a little baseball mixed in. Dennis had two older brothers, Larry and Jerry. He grew up in Boise, attending Collister grade school, South Junior High and Boise High. His childhood summers were spent in Enterprise, Oregon with his cousins, Elmer and Reba Storm. When Dennis was a junior in high school his family moved to Tucson, Az. The next year they moved to Flagstaff, Az., where Dennis graduated from high school, and was voted "most clever". Dennis went to work in Bushey's department store selling shoes where he met his first wife, Jane Bushey. They became parents to two daughters, Kelly and Lisa whom Dennis adored. Dennis worked his way through college at NAU, going to school during the day and working as an Arizona state patrolman at night. He patrolled U.S. 66, telling people he stopped, "This is my highway." He was also responsible for patrolling parts of the Indian reservation where he was given the name of "Two-ticket Jackson" and became one of the first non-native Reservation policemen. He also delivered two Navajo babies, with one being named Jackson Begay. After graduating from NAU, Dennis went to work for Boise Cascade in Salt Lake City. He was later transferred to Denver, National City Ca., and home to Boise. With Boise Cascade he became a master salesman, developing the motto," take no prisoners". After Boise Cascade, Dennis was CEO at Timberline Stoves, ran a bicycle store, managed Appletree productions, sold New York Life insurance, helped the Stadler's at Shadow Valley Golf course, and sold mortgages at Bank of America. During this time he met his soul mate, Sharyl Rohlfing Knighton. They married two years later and Dennis became a devoted father once again to Susan and Kris. Denny became actively involved in the Republican Party and politics when his brother Larry ran for governor. He remained involved and was appointed director of the Idaho Lottery by Governor Phil Batt. After the Idaho Lottery, Dennis went to work for IGT in Las Vegas, and later GTECH in Sacramento, Nashville and back to Boise. Dennis's jobs in the gaming industry involved traveling throughout North America, Latin America, and Norway. When he moved back to Boise, his friend, Governor Butch Otter, appointed Dennis as Executive Director of the Idaho State Racing Commission, the position he held at the time of his death. Dennis was a member of a very athletic family, and he went on to play football at NAU and semi-pro baseball. Denny was an avid golfer and was most happy playing golf with "the crew" in McCall and retiring to the cabin to spend time with his family. He had many nicknames in his life. But his favorite was "Poppa Denny", the name he earned when he became a grandfather. The one thing Denny most regretted was not being able to watch them grow to adulthood.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Larry. He is survived by his wife Sharyl, brother Jerry, daughters Kelly (Pete) Parsley, Lisa (Matt) May, Susan (Mike)Nugent, son Kris Knighton, grandchildren J.J and Michaela Nugent, Amy May, and Marley Knighton.
He is also survived by cousins Elmer Storm, Kenny Storm, Lyle Nelson, Brian Nelson, Tuck Miller, Ryan Miller and their families, several nieces and nephews, and countless friends.
Many medical professionals were integral in helping Dennis during his four year battle with kidney cancer. But the family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr Wolfram Samlowski and the Nevada Cancer Institute who provided hope and time.
We suggest memorials be made to that organization at One Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas, NV. 89138.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, March 8, at 1:00 P.M. in the Emmaus Center at the Cathedral of the Rockies, followed by a gathering at the Plantation Golf Club at 3:00 P.M.
Arrangements are by Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 7, 2010
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Dennis Jackson, 68, of Garden City, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at his home in Garden City. Arrangements pending, Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 3, 2010.
Dennis C. "Denny" Jackson
Dennis "Captain Eagle Eye" Jackson passed away peacefully at his home at almost high noon on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 with his loving wife and family near his side hugging and kissing him. Denny was born November 11, 1941 to L.L. and Aldythe Jackson in Mrs. Trumble's nursing home in Nampa, Idaho.
His family believed in a good work ethic, honesty, and honor with a little baseball mixed in. Dennis had two older brothers, Larry and Jerry. He grew up in Boise, attending Collister grade school, South Junior High and Boise High. His childhood summers were spent in Enterprise, Oregon with his cousins, Elmer and Reba Storm. When Dennis was a junior in high school his family moved to Tucson, Az. The next year they moved to Flagstaff, Az., where Dennis graduated from high school, and was voted "most clever". Dennis went to work in Bushey's department store selling shoes where he met his first wife, Jane Bushey. They became parents to two daughters, Kelly and Lisa whom Dennis adored. Dennis worked his way through college at NAU, going to school during the day and working as an Arizona state patrolman at night. He patrolled U.S. 66, telling people he stopped, "This is my highway." He was also responsible for patrolling parts of the Indian reservation where he was given the name of "Two-ticket Jackson" and became one of the first non-native Reservation policemen. He also delivered two Navajo babies, with one being named Jackson Begay. After graduating from NAU, Dennis went to work for Boise Cascade in Salt Lake City. He was later transferred to Denver, National City Ca., and home to Boise. With Boise Cascade he became a master salesman, developing the motto," take no prisoners". After Boise Cascade, Dennis was CEO at Timberline Stoves, ran a bicycle store, managed Appletree productions, sold New York Life insurance, helped the Stadler's at Shadow Valley Golf course, and sold mortgages at Bank of America. During this time he met his soul mate, Sharyl Rohlfing Knighton. They married two years later and Dennis became a devoted father once again to Susan and Kris. Denny became actively involved in the Republican Party and politics when his brother Larry ran for governor. He remained involved and was appointed director of the Idaho Lottery by Governor Phil Batt. After the Idaho Lottery, Dennis went to work for IGT in Las Vegas, and later GTECH in Sacramento, Nashville and back to Boise. Dennis's jobs in the gaming industry involved traveling throughout North America, Latin America, and Norway. When he moved back to Boise, his friend, Governor Butch Otter, appointed Dennis as Executive Director of the Idaho State Racing Commission, the position he held at the time of his death. Dennis was a member of a very athletic family, and he went on to play football at NAU and semi-pro baseball. Denny was an avid golfer and was most happy playing golf with "the crew" in McCall and retiring to the cabin to spend time with his family. He had many nicknames in his life. But his favorite was "Poppa Denny", the name he earned when he became a grandfather. The one thing Denny most regretted was not being able to watch them grow to adulthood.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Larry. He is survived by his wife Sharyl, brother Jerry, daughters Kelly (Pete) Parsley, Lisa (Matt) May, Susan (Mike)Nugent, son Kris Knighton, grandchildren J.J and Michaela Nugent, Amy May, and Marley Knighton.
He is also survived by cousins Elmer Storm, Kenny Storm, Lyle Nelson, Brian Nelson, Tuck Miller, Ryan Miller and their families, several nieces and nephews, and countless friends.
Many medical professionals were integral in helping Dennis during his four year battle with kidney cancer. But the family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr Wolfram Samlowski and the Nevada Cancer Institute who provided hope and time.
We suggest memorials be made to that organization at One Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas, NV. 89138.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, March 8, at 1:00 P.M. in the Emmaus Center at the Cathedral of the Rockies, followed by a gathering at the Plantation Golf Club at 3:00 P.M.
Arrangements are by Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 7, 2010
A Man's man. The best husband, Dad and grandfather. Captain Eagle Eye, died just before high noon with his family surrounding him.
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Dennis Jackson, 68, of Garden City, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at his home in Garden City. Arrangements pending, Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 3, 2010.
Dennis C. "Denny" Jackson
Dennis "Captain Eagle Eye" Jackson passed away peacefully at his home at almost high noon on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 with his loving wife and family near his side hugging and kissing him. Denny was born November 11, 1941 to L.L. and Aldythe Jackson in Mrs. Trumble's nursing home in Nampa, Idaho.
His family believed in a good work ethic, honesty, and honor with a little baseball mixed in. Dennis had two older brothers, Larry and Jerry. He grew up in Boise, attending Collister grade school, South Junior High and Boise High. His childhood summers were spent in Enterprise, Oregon with his cousins, Elmer and Reba Storm. When Dennis was a junior in high school his family moved to Tucson, Az. The next year they moved to Flagstaff, Az., where Dennis graduated from high school, and was voted "most clever". Dennis went to work in Bushey's department store selling shoes where he met his first wife, Jane Bushey. They became parents to two daughters, Kelly and Lisa whom Dennis adored. Dennis worked his way through college at NAU, going to school during the day and working as an Arizona state patrolman at night. He patrolled U.S. 66, telling people he stopped, "This is my highway." He was also responsible for patrolling parts of the Indian reservation where he was given the name of "Two-ticket Jackson" and became one of the first non-native Reservation policemen. He also delivered two Navajo babies, with one being named Jackson Begay. After graduating from NAU, Dennis went to work for Boise Cascade in Salt Lake City. He was later transferred to Denver, National City Ca., and home to Boise. With Boise Cascade he became a master salesman, developing the motto," take no prisoners". After Boise Cascade, Dennis was CEO at Timberline Stoves, ran a bicycle store, managed Appletree productions, sold New York Life insurance, helped the Stadler's at Shadow Valley Golf course, and sold mortgages at Bank of America. During this time he met his soul mate, Sharyl Rohlfing Knighton. They married two years later and Dennis became a devoted father once again to Susan and Kris. Denny became actively involved in the Republican Party and politics when his brother Larry ran for governor. He remained involved and was appointed director of the Idaho Lottery by Governor Phil Batt. After the Idaho Lottery, Dennis went to work for IGT in Las Vegas, and later GTECH in Sacramento, Nashville and back to Boise. Dennis's jobs in the gaming industry involved traveling throughout North America, Latin America, and Norway. When he moved back to Boise, his friend, Governor Butch Otter, appointed Dennis as Executive Director of the Idaho State Racing Commission, the position he held at the time of his death. Dennis was a member of a very athletic family, and he went on to play football at NAU and semi-pro baseball. Denny was an avid golfer and was most happy playing golf with "the crew" in McCall and retiring to the cabin to spend time with his family. He had many nicknames in his life. But his favorite was "Poppa Denny", the name he earned when he became a grandfather. The one thing Denny most regretted was not being able to watch them grow to adulthood.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Larry. He is survived by his wife Sharyl, brother Jerry, daughters Kelly (Pete) Parsley, Lisa (Matt) May, Susan (Mike)Nugent, son Kris Knighton, grandchildren J.J and Michaela Nugent, Amy May, and Marley Knighton.
He is also survived by cousins Elmer Storm, Kenny Storm, Lyle Nelson, Brian Nelson, Tuck Miller, Ryan Miller and their families, several nieces and nephews, and countless friends.
Many medical professionals were integral in helping Dennis during his four year battle with kidney cancer. But the family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr Wolfram Samlowski and the Nevada Cancer Institute who provided hope and time.
We suggest memorials be made to that organization at One Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas, NV. 89138.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, March 8, at 1:00 P.M. in the Emmaus Center at the Cathedral of the Rockies, followed by a gathering at the Plantation Golf Club at 3:00 P.M.
Arrangements are by Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 7, 2010
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Dennis Jackson, 68, of Garden City, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at his home in Garden City. Arrangements pending, Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 3, 2010.
Dennis C. "Denny" Jackson
Dennis "Captain Eagle Eye" Jackson passed away peacefully at his home at almost high noon on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 with his loving wife and family near his side hugging and kissing him. Denny was born November 11, 1941 to L.L. and Aldythe Jackson in Mrs. Trumble's nursing home in Nampa, Idaho.
His family believed in a good work ethic, honesty, and honor with a little baseball mixed in. Dennis had two older brothers, Larry and Jerry. He grew up in Boise, attending Collister grade school, South Junior High and Boise High. His childhood summers were spent in Enterprise, Oregon with his cousins, Elmer and Reba Storm. When Dennis was a junior in high school his family moved to Tucson, Az. The next year they moved to Flagstaff, Az., where Dennis graduated from high school, and was voted "most clever". Dennis went to work in Bushey's department store selling shoes where he met his first wife, Jane Bushey. They became parents to two daughters, Kelly and Lisa whom Dennis adored. Dennis worked his way through college at NAU, going to school during the day and working as an Arizona state patrolman at night. He patrolled U.S. 66, telling people he stopped, "This is my highway." He was also responsible for patrolling parts of the Indian reservation where he was given the name of "Two-ticket Jackson" and became one of the first non-native Reservation policemen. He also delivered two Navajo babies, with one being named Jackson Begay. After graduating from NAU, Dennis went to work for Boise Cascade in Salt Lake City. He was later transferred to Denver, National City Ca., and home to Boise. With Boise Cascade he became a master salesman, developing the motto," take no prisoners". After Boise Cascade, Dennis was CEO at Timberline Stoves, ran a bicycle store, managed Appletree productions, sold New York Life insurance, helped the Stadler's at Shadow Valley Golf course, and sold mortgages at Bank of America. During this time he met his soul mate, Sharyl Rohlfing Knighton. They married two years later and Dennis became a devoted father once again to Susan and Kris. Denny became actively involved in the Republican Party and politics when his brother Larry ran for governor. He remained involved and was appointed director of the Idaho Lottery by Governor Phil Batt. After the Idaho Lottery, Dennis went to work for IGT in Las Vegas, and later GTECH in Sacramento, Nashville and back to Boise. Dennis's jobs in the gaming industry involved traveling throughout North America, Latin America, and Norway. When he moved back to Boise, his friend, Governor Butch Otter, appointed Dennis as Executive Director of the Idaho State Racing Commission, the position he held at the time of his death. Dennis was a member of a very athletic family, and he went on to play football at NAU and semi-pro baseball. Denny was an avid golfer and was most happy playing golf with "the crew" in McCall and retiring to the cabin to spend time with his family. He had many nicknames in his life. But his favorite was "Poppa Denny", the name he earned when he became a grandfather. The one thing Denny most regretted was not being able to watch them grow to adulthood.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Larry. He is survived by his wife Sharyl, brother Jerry, daughters Kelly (Pete) Parsley, Lisa (Matt) May, Susan (Mike)Nugent, son Kris Knighton, grandchildren J.J and Michaela Nugent, Amy May, and Marley Knighton.
He is also survived by cousins Elmer Storm, Kenny Storm, Lyle Nelson, Brian Nelson, Tuck Miller, Ryan Miller and their families, several nieces and nephews, and countless friends.
Many medical professionals were integral in helping Dennis during his four year battle with kidney cancer. But the family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr Wolfram Samlowski and the Nevada Cancer Institute who provided hope and time.
We suggest memorials be made to that organization at One Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas, NV. 89138.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, March 8, at 1:00 P.M. in the Emmaus Center at the Cathedral of the Rockies, followed by a gathering at the Plantation Golf Club at 3:00 P.M.
Arrangements are by Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 7, 2010
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