Ruth Mary Jackson
June 1, 1922 - November 9, 2018
Ruth Mary Jackson, age 96, of Sterling, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Arlington, VA. Born June 1, 1922 in Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Ole Rortvedt and Alma Kristianson Rortvedt. She was the wife of the late John Edward Jackson. Ruth met “Jack” when they both served in the US Navy in Washington, DC. Married for 49 years and had 7 children. Ruth was considered the Matriarch of the family and loved by family and friends. She enjoyed her family time, going to the casinos and crocheting. She is survived by her children: Pauline Mansfield (Rudolph) of North Carolina, Katherine Phillips (David deceased) of Florida, Mary vonBerg (William deceased) of Virginia, P. Michael Jackson (Patricia), of Virginia, Jonathan Jackson of Florida, Kevin Jackson (Cheryl) of Florida and Colleen Jakubek (Joseph) of Tennessee, eleven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a date and time to be determined.
Ruth Mary Jackson, age 96, of Sterling, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Arlington, VA. Born June 1, 1922 in Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Ole Rortvedt and Alma Kristianson... View Obituary & Service Information