Robert Jackson Obituary
The memory of Robert Jackson (Grand Rapids, Michigan), who passed away on March 14, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence K. Jackson and Dorothy J. Jackson (Biel). He is survived by: his former wife Kathleen Jackson (Walsma); his siblings, Margaret McDonald and Larry Jackson; his wife Marlene Wozniak (Heyboer); his daughters, Laura Klein (Peter) of Wilson, NC, Julie Zahm (Tim) of Grand Rapids and Karen Pershing (Lucas) of Brooklyn, NY; his grandchildren, Daniel Klein (Shannon), Eric Klein (Catherine), Jessica Purnell (Payton), Jacob Zahm (Drew), Nathan Zahm and Samuel Pershing; his great grandchildren, Easton, Kennedy and Lillian; his stepsons, Theodore Wozniak (Kim) and Todd Wozniak (Cheryl); his stepgrandchildren, Madison Ubinas (Raul), Morgan Alexis Rodriguez (Fabian), Michael Elliott (Caitria) and Elowyn June; his brothers, Stuart Jackson (Debbie) and Raymond Jackson; and his siblings-in-law, Becky Jackson and Martin Heyboer. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and wonderful longtime friends.
For those who wish, memorials in Bob's memory may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project or to Emmanuel Hospice.
