Gene Edward Jackson

Gene Edward Jackson, 84 passed away on February 26, 2015 in Tigard, Oregon. He was born on August 7, 1930 in Norton, Kansas to James and Lola Jackson. In 1937, his family drove to Newburg, Oregon. He grew up there and graduated from Newburg High School in 1948. He went on to attend Oregon State University and graduated in 1955. In 1959, he married Carolyn Mae Studenicka, after meeting at Mallory Avenue Church. They lived in their Tigard home for 50 years together.

He worked as an industrial engineer, cost estimator and project manager for several companies. This included Hoffman, Saber Steel and other companies that built metal buildings. Gene was a retail clerk for 35 years at Fred Meyer more specifically, a home improvement specialist. He enjoyed helping others and customers continued looking for him at the store long after his retirement. Gene’s motto was to “Serve God so that those around me can see the Lord and want to be like Him.” He was always there to lend a helping hand, whether at work or at home. He was also an avid traveler. He loved taking trips to Disneyland. Through his missionary work with Tigard Christian Church, he traveled the world volunteering in Mexico, England, Chili, Japan, China and Ukraine. Through his service he built houses and lead bible studies. Gene was a hard worker in all aspect of his life, and he enjoyed his work very much. Gene enjoyed working in his yard and garden. He will be remembered for his helping hands, his generous and kind spirit, and for being a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.

Gene was a Deacon of Tigard Christian Church, as well as an elder for a few years. He was active in his church’s senior program and the missionary planning program. He also participated in the program called SMART, teaching children how to read.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Mae Jackson; his children Allyn Jackson (Bethany), Jaelynn Harris, Loydene Mueller (Mathew), Deirdre Jackson (Janet Perez), and Jayne Poole; sister, June (Jim) Warnock, Doris Bishop and Charles Jackson; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Bergstrum.

Donations in memory of Gene can be made to Tigard Christian Church, 13405 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223. His service will be March 15, at 2:00pm in Tigard Christian Church sanctuary.