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Gayland "Dean" Jackson

Gayland “Dean” Jackson, 78, of Pierce, Colo., passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, at his home. Dean was born in Dix to Elton G. Jackson and Neva Wright Jackson on March 25, 1936. He was the second of six children. In 1945, the family moved to Kimball, where dean attended school, graduating in 1954.

Dean worked for several farmers in the area before joining the Army. He served for eight years then joined the Army Reserve, retiring as a Sergeant in 1996.

Dean and Catherine Berthoff were married Feb. 14, 1970. To this union, one daughter, Jessica, was born. They lived in Sutherland for two years,...