JACKSON, Stephen Michael
April 28, 1937 - September 13, 2015
Our hearts are filled with love and sadness as we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great grandfather, Steve Jackson. Steve is predeceased by his wife Frieda, father Norman Jackson, mother and step father Mary and Bill Haynes, brother Terry and brother-in-law Bob McRae. He is survived by his children, Sandy (Lorelei), Dan (Lori) and Cindy (Danny); grandchildren Rob (Cailie & great granddaughter Cody), Meghan, Crystal, Dustin, Matt (Brittany), Brad and Brittany. His sisters Joan (Bob), Maida, Happy (Harold), brothers Keith (Meleeta) and Barry (Sherry) and sister-in-law Debbie as well as many other loving family and friends. Steve was born in New Westminster on April 28, 1937 and passed away in the early hours of September 13th, 2015 at Abby Regional Hospital. He was the second oldest of seven children and grew up in Aldergrove. He fell in love with wife Frieda at a young age and by age 26 had 3 young children. They lived their life together as a family in Langley and shortly after lost his beloved wife Frieda. Together with his family, he raised his kids in Langley and eventually making his way to Abbotsford. Steve spent most of his life working as a professional truck driver and is fondly remembered by fellow drivers as a great teacher who taught them "all they know". He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting and working in his garden. Steve had a zest for life and loved to have fun. We will miss his smile, twinkle in his eye and the way he could tell it like he saw it. A celebration of life will be held at Mt Lehman Hall, 6418 Mt Lehman Road on September 26, 2015 from 1:00 - 4:00pm.
All are welcome!!