Robert “Bob” Ervin Jackson, age 81, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away from cancer on December 20, 2023. Bob was born on March 16, 1942, to Robert and Frances (Vermillion) Jackson, at home, in Dallas, Texas. Robert was known as “Bob” to many friends and family. He was the oldest of three children and shared a friendship with his siblings.
Bob joined the Navy in 1964 and served a full tour. During this time, he met and married the love of his life, Bonita Lynn Frank (Jackson). The pair moved to Montana following his time in the service.
Bob worked for the sheriff’s department as a guard and later for the Museum of the Rockies in security. Bob was a member of the Church of Christ in Bozeman, Montana for over 20 years. He and Bonnie had many good and close friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Bob is survived by his brother, Paul Jackson, of Cubicc, Idaho; his sister, Mary Orr, of Tulsa Oklahoma; his sister and brother in laws in Montana; and several nieces and nephews in both Montana and Oklahoma.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2pm on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Mountain View Cemetery, 934 Sweetwater Rd, Dillon, MT 59725. In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Bob are suggested to Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, 1549 E. Cameron Bridge Rd., Bozeman, MT 59718 or by visiting heartofthevalleyshelter.org.
Please visit below to offer the family condolences or to share a memory of Bob.
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
2pm
Friday December 29, 2023
Mountain View Cemetery
934 Sweetwater Rd.
Dillon, Montana 59725
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
2pm
Friday December 29, 2023
Mountain View Cemetery
934 Sweetwater Rd.
Dillon, Montana 59725
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Rick Blotske says
Renee and I send our thoughts and prayers to Bob’s Family and friends. Bob and I worked together for a number of years at the Gallatin County Detention Center. Bob was always a kind hearted and considerate man. He will be missed by all who knew Him.
Rick & Renee
Merry K Metzler says
Bob was so funny. He knew every joke there was. I had the privilege of working with him for about 5 years. He was a wonderful person!
Edward Driscoll says
I just learned of Bob’s passing yesterday. Roberto Jackson was a very special man. He was a caretaker and friend to my late brother. They were like the odd couple how they talked to each other. They had a strong brotherly love centered on their deep relationship with Jesus. I loved Bob’s humor and stories. We were blessed to have shared part of our lives together. I will miss seeing him this side of heaven.
Iris Driscoll says
Bob was a dear friend to our family and we are very sad to learn of his death. He made such a difference in my brother-in-law’s life while he took care of him. He was a lot of fun to talk to- so many stories!
I would like the family to know that Bob left many of his writing with us. Perhaps one day, one of his nieces or nephews would like to read these treasures😊