Donald H. Jackson

Donald H. Jackson, 73of Evansville IN passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Don was born on November 2, 1946 at home in Mt. Vernon, IN to Harold and Margaret O’Connor Jackson. Don was a lifelong member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and a 1964 graduate of Mater Dei High School. Prior to completing the IBEW electrical apprenticeship program he worked for the L & N Railroad. For many years he worked in the electrical field. The latter years were spent working as a project manager for MAI Engineering Company. Work was never just a job for him. Don’s passion and pride were put into all of his projects and shared with those with whom he worked. His largest project was near Barkley/Kentucky lake where he would spend a week at a time. Needless to say, he developed a love for boating on the lake. His happiest moments were when he would have his family with him to enjoy all the area had to offer. Although Don only had two “official” grandchildren, he was called either “Don-Don or Grandpa” by almost every child who met him. Nothing made him happier than being around his family and friends. He was known to drive home from the lake just to attend a ball game, Grandparent’s day or any other event his boys were in and then turn around and go back. Being 70% Irish, he always had a “great story” to tell to anyone who would listen. “I’d est quid I’d est” or “It is what it is” was his mantra from the day he was diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago. He never questioned, “why me” it was always “why not me.” His courage and faith were known to everyone. During this battle there were enough good times to allow him and his wife Linda to travel. Don thought his favorite place to visit was Kauai, Hawaii until he and Linda traveled to Ireland for the first time. Like everything else, it didn’t take him long to master driving on the opposite side of the road. Don loved to work with wood and tools. His last project was a beautiful pergola he built even though he could only work for short periods of time. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brother David Lee Jackson in 1997. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Linda Cooper Jackson; son and daughter-in-law, Darin and Becky Jackson; grandsons Alex and Nick and brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Alice Jackson. To his nieces and nephews, he was more than the word Uncle defines. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Resurrection Catholic Church, Rev. Jerry Pratt officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 8:00 PM on Wednesday at Pierre Funeral Home and from 10:00 AM until service time on Thursday at Resurrection Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the German Township Fire Department, 8400 St. Wendel Road, Evansville, IN 47720 or to the Vanderburgh County Special Olympics, 2400 Highway 41N, Evansville, IN 47711. Online condolences can be made at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Donald H. Jackson

November 2, 1946 - January 18, 2020