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Beth Ann Jackson, 57, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Ohio State University Medical Center following a brief illness.
Beth was born Dec. 28, 1954, in Ashland to Richard and Shirley (née Coultrip) Denbow. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1973. In 1977, she graduated from Ashland College with a bachelor's degree in business and home economics. She furthered her education earning a bachelor's plus degree in elementary education in 2003. She later earned her master's degree in education in 2005.
Beth married her best friend and loving husband, Thomas Jackson, on March 16, 1979.
Beth had a passion for teaching children and worked to instill her love of reading to all her students. She was a reading teacher at Edison Elementary School. Beth was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, needlework, gardening, traveling and working on puzzles.
In addition to her parents and husband of 33 years of marriage, Beth will be deeply missed by her son, Curt Jackson of Mesa, Ariz.; sister, Susie (John) Woody of Houston; brothers, Dave (Carol) Denbow of Wooster, Dan (Susan) Denbow of Ashland; sister-in-laws, Gail Jackson of Kinsman and Judy (Mark) Zink of Perrysburg; nieces; Meredith and Rachel Denbow; nephews, Chris, Grant, Garrett and Luke Denbow; and her precious dog, Sophie.
Beth was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents and her parents-in-law.
Friends may come to share their memories of Beth and celebrate her life 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012, at Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 322 Cleveland Ave., Ashland, Ohio 44805, with the Rev. Patricia Reiter and guest Pastor Ignatius David officiating. Burial will follow in Ashland City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Ashland Bookcase Project in care of Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home, 313 Center St., Ashland, Ohio 44805; or a charity of the donor's choice.
For those who may not be able to attend, visit online at www.dpkfh.com to light a candle in Beth's memory or to leave an online condolence |
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