Emery James Jackson, Jr.
October 16, 2009
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Emery James Jackson Jr., 86, died on October 16, 2009 of complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1923 to Emory James Jackson Sr. and Harriet Jackson, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2009, at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with a visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. A burial at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery will follow the funeral services in Van Meter, Iowa.
He was a lifelong resident of Des Moines, and a graduate of North High School and Cummings Art School. He loved fishing, and hunting, and was a gifted artist who drew charcoal portraits and painted portraits winning awards at a young age. He was also a World War II Veteran and was stationed in the Philippine Islands, and became Owner and President of PAMECO, Inc. (Pam, Ada, Mike, Emery and Company) a direct mail and presort mail company that flourished from 1970-1990, and a member of MASA (Mail Advertising Service Association).
Emery is survived by his loving wife, Ada (Campbell) Jackson; children, Michael Jackson (Marlene) of Olathe, KS and Pamela Wagner (Tyree) of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Rick Jackson of Las Vegas, NV, Michael D. Jackson of Overland Park, KS, Christen McAndrews (Chad), Omaha, NE, Tyree Wagner, Jr., of Omaha, NE, and Kiana Jackson of Olathe, KS; and a host of nieces, nephews, and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Emory James Jackson, Sr., and Harriet (Boone) Jackson; brothers, Lancet, William, and Carol; and sister, Bette Jean (Jackson) Evans.
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Ferne G. Bonomi
10/21/2009
Ada, seeing Emory's picture in the Register yesterday brought back many warm thoughts. I first became acquainted with him when he was making engravings in a little place on 10th street, next to the Iowa Auto Dealers Association, where my late first husband, Bob Bonomi, had an office. We often enjoyed a moment's chat with him. Such a fine man! And then you started Pameco, with the two children my boys knew at Hoover. You were such good role models! Possibly you will recall that when I worked for the Iowa Children's Society, and we were concerned with adoptive placement of black or mixed-race children, I sought out the two of you for advice, understanding and possibilities. I truly appreciated your giving me the time.
I have remarried and live in Ames, and have commitments for Thursday that I cannot rearrange. My thoughts will be with you. Loving thoughts. I consider it a privilege to have known you and Emory.
Becky Jackovich
10/20/2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a PAMECO customer for many years and always thought so highly of your family. Ada, I still have your custard pie recipe. You always treated your customers so well and it was such a pleasure to do business with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Catherine Dunn
10/19/2009
Aunt Ada and family, We have been fortunate that this day has not yet come for us, the loss of a parent/husband. Our hearts are with you now in sadness as well as in joy that uncle Emery is free. No more suffering or waiting. God loaned us Uncle Emery and we thank him for that. Thats why I'm sure,God will comfort and protect him now. He's not gone, he's just waiting for the rest of us to catch up with him. May the good lord soften your sorrow and keep it brief. In the meantime, we are here if you need us.
Love, Catherine & Lonnie Dunn
and Bette Campbell