MARIE ELEANOR JACKSON

Marie Eleanor Jackson, “Anpa Duta Win” (Red Morning Woman), 68 of of St. Michael, ND passed on to the Spirit World on Friday evening, June 15, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Valley City, ND surrounded by her loving family. A Wake will be held at the St. Michael’s Recreation Center on Wednesday, June 20th beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael’s Recreation Center will leave at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday from Wal-Mart. Mass of Christian Burial for Marie will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Fr. Brian Moen celebrating the Mass. Marie will be laid to rest in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Music will be provided by Rhythm Riders. Marie Eleanor Jackson began her earthly journey on June 12, 1945 at Fort Totten, ND to Louis & Katherine (Black) Jackson. Marie was raised and educated in St. Michael, ND. Marie lived her life in St. Michael & Devils Lake, ND. Throughout Marie’s life she befriended many people with her love to visit. No matter where Marie lived she had her daily routine of walking around and visiting, and if she wasn’t walking she’d be on the phone. She always had a story to tell & laughs to be shared. Marie’s favorite places to stop and spend a few nights were with her best friends Debbie Adams & Oreila Chaske. They all enjoyed each other’s company very much. Marie’s favorite hobbies were playing cards and collecting cans. Marie was cared for by her nephew Carl for a period of time before she fell ill. Marie was then placed in the Odd Fellows Nursing home in Devils Lake, ND and then transferred to Sheyenne Valley Care Center, Valley City, ND where she lived until the time of her death. Our Sister, Auntie, Grandma, Cousin & Friend, you will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever. We love you “Bishkoo” “Schkooby”. CASKET BEARERS Richard Jackson Sr., Clarence Houle, Stacey Dubois Sr., Duane Jackson Jr., Wesley Jackson, Lonnie Smith, Courtney Jackson & Darin Jackson. HONORARY BEARERS Orelia Chaske, Debbie Adams, Helena Littleghost, Roberta Littleghost, Gloria Redroad, Elizabeth Littleghost, Elaine Robertson, Pauline Greywater, Corrine Brown & Family, Violet & Calvin Smith, Yvonne Thompson Family, Ann Wadsworth, Marie Baker, Dianne Jackson, Josie Lawrence & Family, Verol Greywater, Janice Cavanaugh, Victor Peoples, Zachary Thompson, Leroy Littleghost, Christine Alex, Peggy Cavanaugh, Jeannie & Louie Chaske, Carol Black, Sylvia Brownshield, Florine Harrison, Brenda Peltier, Lila Peltier, Inez Chaske, Frank & Pauline Myrick, Spirit Lake Tribal Health Staff, Staff of Sheyenne Valley Care Center, Valley City, ND, Staff of Mercy Hosptial, Valley City, ND Marie’s Loving Family Daughter: Heather Fleissner; Grandchildren: Edward, Lakota, Regina & Sarah Fleissner; Sister: Alvina Bear; Special Niece: Tina Jackson; Special Nephews: Carl Merrick & Darin Jackson; Nieces: Tina Jackson, Marty Jackson, Lorna Youngbird, Rose LeBeau, Merle “Geestee” Botone, Cathy Redroad, Roseanne Redroad, Donna Jackson; Nephews: Carl Merrick, Duane Jackson Sr., Richard Jackson Sr., Wesley Jackson, Darin Jackson, Sam Merrick Sr., Raymond Merrick III, Donovan Redroad & Kevin Redroad; Cousins: Violet Smith, Elmer Brown, Joe Brown Sr., Carol Black, Yvonne Thompson Preceded in death by parents, Louis Jackson & Katherine (Black) Jackson, grandparents, Joe & Anna Jackson, Brothers, Samuel Jackson, Louis Leon Jackson, Sisters; Rita Jackson, Joanne Redroad, Aunties; Mary Jackson, Winnifred Cloud, Theresa Jackson, Uncles; Charlie Black, Mike Black, Jim Black, Nephews; Leslie Bear, Kenny Merrick Sr., Sam Jackson, Niece; Wanda Ann Jackson Cousins; Clifford Brown, Patrick Brown, Alfred Brown, Carol Jackson, Doris Jackson, Sylvia Brown, Donald Black, Peter Black,Freeman Brown and Charles Black Jr. If we forgot anyone, please forgive us, it was not intentional.