Alexander William Jackson of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on July 25, 2022 at the age of 78.
He was born on Oct. 13, 1943 in Seattle, Wash. to Larry and Ruby Soboleff Jackson.
Alexander grew up in Angoon, Alaska, completing high school at Juneau Douglas High. He served in the U.S. Army and National Guard, receiving an honorable discharge. He began working in Juneau, Alaska as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He then moved his family to Oregon, where there was more opportunity and he could attend college.
In the early 1970s, he chose a career with the Northwest Iron Workers. He then located to Irrigon, where he worked as an iron worker until later retiring in Hermiston in 2006.
Alexander was a talented musician and guitar player. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; and daughters, DeAnn (Marty) Kristo and Cheryl Jackson.
No services will be held.
A private burial will be in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
