Phillip S. Jackson

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Jackson, Phillip S. age 94 of Minneapolis passed away on Oct. 14th after a long battle with Alzheimer's and complications from a stroke. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Benjamin and Olga Jackson. Phillip was a veteran of WWII and was awarded the Bronze Star. After the war he joined the Illinois National Guard and later transferred to the Army Reserve. He retired as a captain from the Reserve. In his civilian life he worked for the Social Security Administration as a claims representative. He loved sailing, helping others and tinkering with whatever project he had going on. He took great pride in his family and loved them very much. As noted by his many friends, Phillip was a man with a kind heart and a wonderful sense of humor. This part of him never disappeared even as Alzheimer's took it's toll on him. He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Olga, sister Olga also known as Sis or GiGi, brothers Rodney and Grant, and son Reed. He is survived by wife Helen, daughter Stacey, sons Peter (Kathleen) and Phillip Jr. (Nina), 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, and nephews. A military service will be held Wednesday, October 25th at 10:45 a.m. at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. When you arrive at the cemetery proceed to assembly area #5. Memorials are preferred to be directed to an organization of your choice that is researching a cure for Alzheimer's.

Published on October 22, 2017