Darnell C Jackson Obituary (1953

Darnell C Jackson passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 due to a work related accident and is now able to continue his service on the other side of the veil. He was born in Afton, Wyoming June 21, 1953 to Charles LaVard and Atha Crook Jackson. He grew up on the family farm in Freedom, Wyoming and graduated from Star Valley High School in 1971. He attended Weber State College on a track scholarship before serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Eastern States Mission. After his mission, he attended BYU where he met his wife, Catharine Motes. They were married in 1976 in the Salt Lake Temple and made their home in Provo, Utah. He was a hard worker, always caring for his family. He was a devoted member of his faith and served in many callings throughout the years but his favorite calling was as a home teacher. He had a special love for his families and always went the extra mile to serve them. Darnell loved the Boy Scouts of America and was a positive influence in the lives of many young men. In 2005, he was honored to receive the Silver Beaver Award. Most recently he enjoyed serving as an Eagle Coach. He loved our country and made a point to thank all veterans for their service. He had an insatiable curiosity and loved learning. He loved the grandeur of the skies and the simplicity of a bird’s nest. He recently fulfilled a dream of attending Space Camp. Perhaps his most lasting legacy was his testimony of the gospel and tender regard for all that knew him. When he saw a need, he quietly took care of it. Neighbors, families, friends and strangers all benefitted from his quiet acts of service and were strengthened by his unwavering faith and diligence. Darnell is survived by his wife, Cathy; children: Brittanie (Marcus) Darrington, Levi (Christy) Jackson, Lindsey Jackson and Yoshimi Kitazawa; eight grandchildren: Reagan, Ainsley, Will and Paige Darrington, Marlie, Amelia and Esther Jackson, and Jun Kitazawa; and six siblings: Utahna, Charlene, Roice, Donlee, Lannis and Tammi. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Juanee. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014 in the Locust Lane LDS Chapel, 965 North Locust Lane, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Friday, August 22, from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.bergmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, Darnell would have appreciated your donation to one of the following: Boy Scouts of America: http://aplacetogive.scouting.org/ LDS Missionary Fund: http://www.ldsphilanthropies.org/missionary/index.jsp?page=2 LDS Temple Building Fund: https://donate.lds.org/TNHO3ajmoEyyUA7Sb5uKkg/P/WcdzjSmHf0-mG8TvdLkhCg?cde1=706