Arthur Dale Jackson
Arthur Dale Jackson of North Logan, Utah, passed away
on May 14 at the age of 84 in Ogden, surrounded by his
family. He was born in Ogden on May 28, 1922, to Clyde
W. and Lydia Kuhlmann Jackson. He was raised in Ogden
and North Ogden, where developed a strong work ethic
and lived countless adventures on the family fruit
farm. He attended the local public schools, graduating
from Weber High School in 1940.
He attended Weber State College and Utah State
Agricultural College prior to the beginning of World
War II. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp
and served in the Pacific theater, retiring at the end
of the war as a 1 st lieutenant.
He returned to Utah and met his sweetheart, Bonnie
Jean Harris.
They were married in the Logan LDS Temple on August 1,
1946.
He earned his bachelor's degree from Colorado College
and began his professional career as an educator,
teaching in the Weber School District.
Upon completing his master's degree from Utah State,
he was appointed principal of Tooele Central
Elementary School. He then returned to Logan as the
principal of the Edith Bowen Laboratory School and as
a professor of education at Utah State University.
He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in
1970, and following his return to Utah State served as
the department head of elementary education. He was
responsible for helping countless numbers of students
become effective teachers and administrators and was
well known and respected in the education community
throughout the entire state.
His greatest pride and joy was his wife and family.
Bonnie was his dearest friend and sweetheart, and
together they enjoyed a special, loving relationship
for over 60 years. She preceded him in death just five
month prior to his passing. We take great comfort in
know they are together again.
He was the loving patriarch of his family which
consisted of four children: Clyde (Judy) of
Farmington, Sue (John) Kellett of North Ogden, Dale
(deceased) and Karen (Mike) Liechty of Providence. He
is survived by 15 grandchildren and 29 great
grandchildren.
Arthur was extremely devoted to the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous
leadership positions, including branch president,
bishop and high counselor. He was also called by
President David O. McKay to serve as a member of the
General Board of the Sunday School.
Together with his wife, he successfully served two
missions, one in San Jose, California and the other in
Hawaii. They had a great influence on the people they
served and developed loving relationships that
continued until the time of their deaths. He has
blessed and influenced the lives of many people in
countless way and will be sorely missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother
LeRoy and sister LaVin Roberts, and is survived by two
sisters Maurine (Ray) Stowers and Shirley McCormick,
and sisters-in-law Gloria Rice, Connie Layton and
Elaine Harris.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday,
May 21, at the North Logan 10th Ward, 1550 East 1900
North. The family will greet friends on Sunday evening
from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Allen Mortuary, 420 E. 1800
N., North Logan and on Monday at the church from 9:30
to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be
in the Ogden City Cemetery.
Condolences may be extended to the family on line at
Allen Mortuaries.