Dale R. Jackson

Dale Raymond Jackson, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the age of 67. He was born on June 16, 1954 to Leonard and Gretchen Jackson. Dale was one of seven children raised on their farm in Eldon, Iowa until the family moved to Des Moines when he was young. Dale graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1973.

Dale had several jobs over the years: including working for Firestone, John Deere, and driving semis, and dump trucks. Dale was well known as the handyman of all things. Whether it was fixing a car, replacing sump pumps, or doing electrical work in your home. Dale was the go-to man for whatever you may need and could be counted on. Dale was a lover of all things outdoors. He loved hunting with his family and friends; as well as, camping in his beloved RV. Dale especially enjoyed riding his motorcycles. Dale had his favorite hangouts where he met several people who became his friends. Dale was a loving step-dad, papa, and friend. Dale will be surely missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Dale is survived by his siblings: Ron Jackson, Dorothy Stump, Roy Jackson, and Norma Jackson. He is survived by 8 nieces, 11 nephews, and 40 great nieces/nephews. Dale is also survived by his ex-wife, Nora Watkins, and four step-daughters: Melissa Newell, Bobbie Palmer, Donnie Riedel Brown (Tim), and Sonja Brammer. Dale was an amazing and loving papa to his six grandchildren: Megan Newell, Devin Wills, Colton Wills, Allie Harris, Dustie Brown, and Bodie Brown; and one great grandson. Dale was preceded in death by both parents, Leonard and Gretchen, siblings: Merl Jackson, and Barbara Whitmore.

Celebration of life will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday June 4, 2022 at the Salvation Army Temple, 1326 6th Ave., Des Moines. Please park in the parking lot right on the corner of Sixth & Forest and come in the door facing Forest-side with all the windows.

Donations in Dale’s name can be made to:
Harbor of Hope Mission, 3650 Cottage Grove, Des Moines, IA 50311 or
Kelli Novak & Breakaway Sober Living, 905 SE Chaparal Drive, Ankeny, IA 50022

Memories in the Heart

Feel no guilt in laughter, he knows how much you care
Feel no sorrow in a smile that he’s not here to share
You cannot grieve forever, he would not want you to
He’d hope that you can carry on, the way you always do
So talk about the good times and the ways you showed you cared
The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared
Let memories surround you.

A word someone may say
Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day
That brings him back as clearly as though he were still here
And fills you with the feelings that he is always near
For if you keep these moments, you will never be apart
And he will live forever locked safe within your heart

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