Jacqueline Moss Jackson

Our beloved mom, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed in the comfort of her home on October 12, 2023.

Jacqueline was born April 13, 1936 to John Alford (Jack) and Virginia Fisher Moss. She grew up on her family farm in Syracuse, Utah. She and her two older brothers, Paul and Steven, helped with the many chores on their farm. Jackie loved to care for the animals and ride their horses, claiming herself to be a real tomboy.

She attended Syracuse Elementary and later graduated from Davis High School. She met Robert Jackson while working as a carhop at a local drive-in. They Married on July 7, 1954 in the Logan Temple. Soon after, they moved to Southern California for Bob’s job. 13 months later they welcomed their first son, Mark. After 2 years in California they returned to Utah and lived in Roy. They found many lifelong friends in this area. During this time their daughter Julie was born.

They later relocated to Ogden where Jackie studied nursing at Weber State and graduated with an RN degree. She loved working at the hospital’s nursery and caring for the newborns.

In 1972 and 1973 they were blessed with two more children, David and Jennifer. After retiring, she and Bob moved to St. George, UT. The friends and neighbors they have met over the last 40 years in ST. George has been a wonderful part of their lives.

Jacqueline was a lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints, where she served in many callings. She served a mission with her husband to Boston and spent time researching genealogy for many years. She loved to study the scriptures, take scripture study classes and share her love of Jesus Christ and the gospel with others.

Her hobbies included interior design, home decorating and gardening. She was a natural at creating a beautiful home with her own style for interior and landscape design. Her home was always clean and organized. She liked to have things done her way around her house. She loved gardening and caring for her beautiful yards, both in St. George and Eden, UT. She was a great cook and artist, toll painting being her favorite. She enjoyed playing tennis and watching it on TV. She and Robert were able to travel all over the world and enjoyed many road trips in their RV across the country. Many special memories were made during family camping and boating trips.

Our family would like to thank her caregivers; Sherry, Carmela, Kayla, and the team at Renew Hospice for their care and love they gave to Jackie.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Boyd Jackson, daughter Jennifer Jackson, son David Robert Jackson, granddaughter Candace Jackson and sister in law Sarah Jo Moss. Surviving family include son Mark Allen Jackson (Marisa), daughter Julie Jackson Empey (Bret); Daughter-in-law Patricia Jackson; 8 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Brothers Paul Moss, brother Steven Moss (Jeanie). Brothers-in-law James Jackson(Joan), Donald Jackson(Carolyn).