Rees Murray Jackman
Passed: January 30, 2020
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Rees Murray Jackman
Passed: January 30, 2020
Obituary
Dr. Rees Murray Jackman, DVM, age 79 of Goodyear, AZ died January 30, 2020, in Goodyear, AZ. He was born February 7, 1940, in Kansas City, MO, the youngest child born to Lolita (Russell) and Franklin Clarke Jackman. Rees grew up in Lawrence, KS. He received his bachelors’ degree in business from the University of Kansas. After years of running the family’s vast agricultural business, Rees returned to school and graduated from Kansas State University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. He worked as a veterinarian at the Agua Fria Animal Clinic for 28 years and loved every day of work. He loved all animals and worked to provide the best care for them, even paying for treatment if funds were not available. Retirement was difficult, but he was blessed to retain many friendships from his previous clients.
Rees enjoyed good conversation. He was very smart, highly educated and politically active. He enjoyed political discussions but was just as content to talk about nothing. He learned new technology quickly and enjoyed playing electronic games with his sons. Caring and very generous, he tried to help everyone he could. Through his assistance, all of his wife’s family were able to legally come to the United States. Whether it was secretly providing Christmas for a family or arranging for an updated prosthesis for his father-in-law, Rees looked to the needs of others before his own. His children knew that he would provide anything they asked for, so they were careful to be sensible. He was a loving father and grandfather who was so proud of his family!
Rees is survived by his wife, Margarita Jackman; daughter, Alexandra Ascher (Daryl); sons, Christopher (Perla Rivera), Clarke (Leslie), and Brad Jackman (Karen); sisters Judy Warren, and Lyle Dring; brother Charles Jackman; five grandchildren and his beloved dog, Cooper. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lolita and Franklin Clarke Jackman, and his brother, Clarke Jackman. A funeral service will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Condolences for the family may be left below.
12 responses to Rees Murray Jackman
Amber Hardin says:
January 31, 2020
Please accept my condolences. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. It is an honor to serve your family.
Vicente Ruiz Nava says:
February 1, 2020
QEPD
Tammy Kallmes says:
February 1, 2020
My heart is heavy I was so blessed to be a part of his life and will cherish my memories forever. What a great man and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️
Love Debi says:
February 2, 2020
RIP ,,, A very dear friend for life. You done so much good on this earth that it’s hard to say goodbye. But your work on earth was done so now you move on to God‘s world. My condolences and sympathy for the family in this time of your grieving may God bless you all,,Love Debi
Maria de la luz Sanchez says:
February 2, 2020
Cris, lamentamos mucho el fallecimiento de tu Papa, Marilu y yo.
Fue un placer conocer y convivir con tu Papa.
Att.Martin