James Atwill Jackman

He was born to parents Carl Atwill Jackman and Mabel Reta Jackman on May 27, 1940 in Salem, Oregon. He was a lifelong resident of Salem. At 16 he started his twelve-year career at Mayfair Market grocery working his way from bagger to Assistant Manager. 1958, when he was 18, it was a big year for Jim. He graduated from North Salem High School, met his future wife Nelda Jean Shippey and also enlisted in the National Guard. He attended Merritt-Davis Business School for two years. He married Nelda, the love of his life, on November 21, 1962. They had their first son, Gregory James, in 1965. Nelda fondly remembers Jim coming home from work during his lunch hour and playing with Greg in his swimming pool at their S Salem home. They had their second son, Jeffrey Carl, in 1968. Soon after, he started his lifetime career at the Post Office. He retired in 2001 after 32 years. Jim loved tinkering, building things, helping his boys and working in the yard. He was a loving husband, father and best friend to his boys.

Jim was a dedicated and faithful man. He attended Capital Park Wesleyan Church in his youth, where he met Nelda when their church youth groups got together. He attended Northgate Wesleyan until he got sick. He exited this world peacefully and with grace during a last prayer from his pastor, surrounded by his devoted and loving family.

James is survived by Wife, Nelda; 2 Sons and daughter-in-law’s, Greg & Michelle, and Jeff & Christy; 3 grandsons, Gaige, Joziah and Jaden; Brother Edward, Sisters Delores and Delilah, and many family, friends and others.

He was preceded in death by Parents - Carl and Mabel and sister Magdalene.

Private graveside services were held on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem under the care of Howell Edwards Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors.