Ronald Lynn Jackson

Ronald Lynn Jackson died peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and daughters, on Monday, 23 March 2026.

Ron was born on 25 February 1953 to Maurice Edward Jackson Jr. and Joyce Eva (Daw) Jackson. He was the second of five children (which include Denny (Gina), Rick (Sheila), Gary (McKett), and Patti), and grew up mainly in Salt Lake County. He and his siblings were very adventurous, and their childhood was full of stories that made his children and grandchildren wonder how he survived to adulthood. A testament to the reality of miracles, if you ask his mother. He graduated from Cottonwood High School and received a bachelor's degree from Weber State University.

In 1983, Ron married his eternal companion, Julie Harrison, in Salt Lake City. They had five daughters: Jamie, Lindsay, Rebecca, Haley, and Sarah. Despite the many, many declarations of "you poor man," when people heard he had five daughters, Ron loved fatherhood, even while being wildly outnumbered. Each one of his daughters knew how much he treasured them. Even if he did always cheat at Monopoly. He raised five women who knew their place in the world and how to competently navigate it, while always knowing they had the safety net of loving parents to turn back to when needed.

In 1993, Ron and Julie built their lovely home in Kaysville, where they raised their family and made a place where everyone knew they were welcome. As an avid gardener, Ron created a magical yard, where numerous couples, including two of his daughters, were married. The yard is a child's dream for playing in, and continues to delight his grandchildren. Ron, like his brothers, had a proclivity for weird pets, and he filled his house and yard with strange animals while his kids were growing up. Julie doesn't miss this phase of their lives too much.

Professionally, Ron spent years owning and operating a kitchenware store, and he worked for a long time as a social worker, most recently for CPS. His calm and reasonable manner allowed him to help others and be a steady influence for those in need.

Although Ron absolutely hated being the center of attention (to put it mildly), he was reliable and trustworthy in all that he did. His was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and he quietly but faithfully fulfilled his priesthood responsibilities both at home and at church. He spent almost two decades as the ward financial clerk, and his daughters knew that our family would be the first in line for tithing settlement every year.

Ron was the doting and adorable "Bapa" to his beloved grandchildren: Parker, Hunter, Bentley, Oaklee, Callie, Finn, Miles, Graeme, Reid, Penelope, Olive, Adelaide, and Colin. Family was always Ron's top priority. He was never happier than when his family was gathered around him, and he instilled that love of togetherness in all his children and grandchildren.

While his family is heartbroken at his loss, we are, at least, relieved to know that for the first time in over 20 years, Ron isn't in any pain. He has been dealing with severe medical issues for a long time, and his reprieve from that is long overdue. Most of his grandchildren only know him from his years of being ill and in chronic pain, and despite that, they will remember their grandfather as a fun-loving, patient, and happy man. His grandchildren were a great source of joy to him, and likely what kept him holding on so long. For some of those grandchildren, Ron also stood in as a father-figure when they were missing their own, and his influence on his grandchildren was immense.

Ron is survived by his wife, daughters, grandchildren, two sons-in-law (Aodhan Hayter and Haydn Nelson), his mother, siblings, and a mountain of other extended relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, his son-in-law Ryan Webster, and his stillborn grandson Winston.

Per Ron's request, there will be no viewing or funeral, just a private graveside service for his immediate family. (We weren't joking about the whole hates-being-the-center-of-attention thing, even in death. This lengthy obituary is probably giving him hives in the afterlife.) Since we will not meet together at a funeral, we want to thank all of those who have loved Ron and been important to him. He was blessed to be surrounded by good friends and family all his life. We know how hard it was for Ron to leave his wife and children behind and are certain he is comforted to know that they have many wonderful people looking out for them.