Theodore W. Jackson

Birth and death are a part of the rhythms of life. God did what He knows is best. He put his arms around you, taking you home to rest. He opened up His golden gates and on that heartbreaking day you slipped away, and though it broke our hearts, you did not go alone, a part of us went with you. You’ll always be in our hearts and our memories. On Monday, August 2, 2021 at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, MO, after a short illness, Theodore “Teddy” Wallace Jackson peacefully moved from mortality to immortality at the age of 83.

Theodore was born in Joplin, MO, July 12, 1938. He was the oldest of four children, Gerald “Jerry” Luster Jackson, Donald Floyd Jackson and Janis Lee Jones, born to Theodore Gerald and Fern June “Potts” Jackson, all have preceded him in death. After graduating from high school, he served in the Air Force, serving as Airman Second Class in the 4600th Civil Engineering Squadron. Theodore returned home to Missouri and was united in marriage on April 17, 1964 to Janice Roberta “Frazer” Jackson, who preceded him in death. They celebrated 41 years of marriage. To this union two sons were born, Javon A. Jackson and Bryan K. Jackson. After relocating to Denver, CO Theodore became very active with the Mount Evans Lodge #7 and was a member of the Syrian Temple #49 Foot Patrol. He was employed by and retired from ABF Freight System where he worked as a truck driver. Retirement was short lived as he decided to rejoin the workforce and went to work at Frontier Airlines. Upon his second retirement, Ted became very active in his church, Light of Life. Ted was a devoted member and his service as a Deacon was an opportunity he held close to his heart. In his spare time he enjoyed listening to music, sports radio, he never missed a Bronco game and he was an avid bowler.

He is survived by his two sons, Javon A. Jackson, his wife, Kathy and their sons, Naaman and Asa of Avon, Connecticut, and Bryan K. Jackson of Phoenix, Arizona and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and very dear friends. Theodore will be missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.

A visitation for Theodore will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Olinger Hampden Mortuary & Cemetery, 8600 East Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 8600 East Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231. A committal service will occur Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM, 8600 East Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhampdenmortuary.com for the Jackson family.