Ross Peter Jackson (Pete) passed away on August 4, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication.
Pete was born on December 30, 1931, in Castile, New York, the youngest son of Arnold and Mildred Jackson. He grew up on their family-run dairy farm with older brothers Paul, Hugh, and Bill. Pete attended Cornell University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
There Pete met Dorothy Jeremiah, a classmate, and they were married in Mineola, NY on November 13, 1954.
Pete was a Lieutenant in the Army Airborne Division from 1954 to 1956, completing 37 parachute jumps. After Army service, Pete and Dot returned to Ithaca, where they raised three boys and where Pete completed both an MS and PhD at Cornell and worked in various capacities there. For the past 35 years they resided in Boulder, CO.
For the active couple, Boulder served as a jumping-off point for many hiking and camping excursions with friends and family.
Dot and Pete also traveled extensively throughout the world.
The grandchildren treasure their memories of camping and traveling with their adventurous grandparents.
Pete and Dot are long-time members of St John's Episcopal Church, Boulder, where Pete served in various lay positions. Pete enjoyed hiking, the Military Officers Association, Rotary, Kiwanis, the wine group, and the company of friends. Known for his warmth and careful attention to others, Pete never missed a chance for a friendly exchange or a well-timed quip.
Pete is survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Dorothy Jackson, their three sons, Jeffery (married to Sally), Robert (married to Lynn), and David (married to Karen), grandchildren Bryan, Lydia, Will, Matt, Zach, Josh. They have many great-grandchildren.
A memorial service honoring Pete's life will be held at 1 pm, on Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Boulder, followed by interment in the Columbarium and a reception in Parish Hall.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Balfour Skilled Nursing for their care. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St John's Altar Guild or Tru Hospice Community Care.