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Irene Elizabeth Lincoln Jackson

Birth	:	24 Jan 1909 Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon, USA
Death	:	29 Dec 1999 Chester, Liberty County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Grace Church Cemetery, Rudyard, Hill County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.8269930, -110.6209890
Description	:	Irene Elizabeth Jackson was born at Hillsboro, Oregon on January 24, 1909. She was one of six children born to Albert and Elizabeth (Haas) Lincoln. At age 3 Irene came to Montana with her family, who homesteaded in the Goldstone community 18 miles north of Rudyard. She attended the Oreana Country School, then finished her education at Rudyard, graduating from high school in 1927. She attended college at Dillon Normal School for a year. Irene married Kenneth W. Jackson on July 25, 1928 in Havre. They farmed and ranched north of Rudyard in the years... Read More	Irene Elizabeth Jackson was born at Hillsboro, Oregon on January 24, 1909. She was one of six children born to Albert and Elizabeth (Haas) Lincoln. At age 3 Irene came to Montana with her family, who homesteaded in the Goldstone community 18 miles north of Rudyard. She attended the Oreana Country School, then finished her education at Rudyard, graduating from high school in 1927. She attended college at Dillon Normal School for a year. Irene married Kenneth W. Jackson on July 25, 1928 in Havre. They farmed and ranched north of Rudyard in the years that followed. Irene worked as a farmwife, homemaker, and mother of two. Following her husband's death in 1958, Irene moved into Rudyard and lived there from that time on. Even though she developed diabetes and blindness 31 years ago, she was still able to maintain her own household. She enjoyed her independence and didn't want to be a burden on anyone. Recently, she suffered a few small strokes so she entered the Liberty County Nursing Home in chester on December 17. Irene died peacefully at the rest home on the early morning of Wednesday, December 29, 1999. She was 90 years old. Irene was a longtime member of Calvary Evangelical church in Rudyard. Over the years she had served as the church pianist, as secretary-treasurer and as Sunday School teacher and superintendent. She loved the Bible and had memorized many scriptures. Her strong Christian faith and unfailing belief in God was an inspiration to her family and friends. Irene was a charter member and past secretary-treasurer of the sage Hens Demonstration Club. Many years ago she served as the Clerk of the school board for the Mariner School north of Hingham. Her hobbies were many. She loved music, especially playing the piano and singing those beautiful 'hymns of faith'. After she became blind, she learned how to play the Omnichord; the sounds that she produced from thie Omnichord were compared to the 'music of angels'. Irene has always loved horses and had a collection of horse figurines. During her school days she hada special pony names "Dan". Story has it that she rode Dan on that 18-mile trek into Rudyard every Monday morning. When they got to town, Irene would simply pat Dan on the back nad he would head back to the farm. Irene would stay in town for school until Friday, when her folks would come to get her. Come Monday, she and Dan were back on the road again. Irene enjoyed playing basketball during her high school and college days. She remained an avid basketball fan over the years and her favorite team was the Denver Nuggets. Other interests included begetable gardening and canning the produce. She emjoyed knitting, building puzzles, and playing Chinese Checkers. Irene loved to read, espcially publications like "Reader's Digest," "Times," and "U.S. News." After her eyesight failed, she looked forward to the "talking book" series. Irene was a good homemaker and a fracious hostess. Coffee, tea, juice, and cookies were always available at her home. Friendships were important to her. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Survivors include her daughter Dorla Cartwright and husbnd Wayne of Monarch, Montana; her son Richard Jackson and wife Shirley of Rudyard; two sisters Gladys Torgerson of Seattle, Washington, and Verda Warner of Great Falls, Montana; 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandshildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Irene was preceded in death by her parents and husband, by three grothers, Edgar, Ervin and Donald Lincoln; by a grandson Jerry Cartwright, and by two great-grandchildren Andrea Rice and Sharyl Wodrich. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2000 at Calvary Evangelical Church in Rudyard by Rev. Nolan Spenst. Pallbearers were grandsons. Ushers were nephews Roger and Joe Lincoln. Scripture readings were shared by granddaughters. A special reading entitled "One Day at a Time" was shared by great-granddaughter Sharon Wodrich. A vocal duet by great-granddaughters Jennifer and Tiana Graff was "To All Who Are Thirsty." The congregation sang "Softly and Tenderly"; Rachel Blake served as pianist. Carol Bangs sang "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" and "Some Golden Daybreak". Following a luncheon at the church, graveside services were held at Grace Church Cemetery north of Rudyard. Arrangements by Rockman funeral Chapel, Chester. Memorials will begiven to Calvary Church or donor's choice.

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Irene Elizabeth Lincoln Jackson's memorial is located at: Grace Church Cemetery, Rudyard, Hill County, USA.
When did Irene Elizabeth Lincoln Jackson death?
Irene Elizabeth Lincoln Jackson death on 29 Dec 1999 in Chester, Liberty County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 48.8269930
Longitude: -110.6209890

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Lincoln

(1875 - 1939)

Elizabeth Haas Lincoln

(1879 - 1969)

Spouse

Kenneth Walter Jackson

(1904 - 1958)

Siblings

Edgar A Lincoln

(1904 - 1955)

Donald Elbert Lincoln

(1911 - 1996)

Children

K. Richard Jackson

(1935 - 2020)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 03 Aug 2013

We were just talking about you and what a wonderful lady your were. I miss you Irene~~

Left by Anonymous on 11 Mar 2014

Rest in peace. Clyde's grand daughter.

Left by Anonymous on 07 Nov 2014

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