In Remembrance Of
Short Jackson
Short Jackson, 59, of St. Joseph, MO passed away August 31, 2017.
Short Jackson was born in St. Joseph, MO to James and Jerry Jackson. He grew up in the Gower-Easton area, attending high School at East Buchanan, graduating in 1976. As many knew, he excelled in an array of athletics, securing him a scholarship at William Jewell College, where he became a passionate member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
In 1983, he married the love his life, Moni. Together, they raised three beautiful children: Jeron (Zach) Traphagan, J.B., and Jess. They made their home in St. Joseph, MO, but it was across the entire Midwest where Short made his living, working and traveling as a timber buyer for Midwest Walnut Company.
Short had an unmatched passion for life, and all the things that made it great. He loved spending summers on the water with his family, golfing with friends, hangin’ on the back deck with his dog, Snoop, and buying more tennis shoes & bucket hats than any one person needs. But most of all, Short loved being a “Pa Pa” to Coy – his first grandchild.
He was a member of Charity Zeredatha Lodge #189 and Moila Shrine.
He is preceded in death by: his father, Jim; niece, Courtney Leigh; brother-in-law Joel Lautaret; mother-in-law Mary Ann Paul.; paternal grandparents, Rufus & Grace Jackson; maternal grandparents, Pern Easter & Ethel Merriott
Survivors include: wife, Moni; children, Jeron (Zach) Traphagan, J.B., Jess; grandson, Coy Traphagan; mother, Jerry Jackson; brother, Jay (Linda) Jackson; father-in-law, Dick Paul; nieces, Lyndsay (Jason) Crum, Jasmyne Lautaret; nephew, Colby Bradford; great nephews & niece, Jackson, Lucas and Jaylyn Crum.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5th at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building, Gower, MO
Burial: Blakely Cemetery, Easton, MO
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, September 4th at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building
Donations may be made to the Gower Christian Church, or to Moila Shriners
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
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27 comments
Janice Farr
So sorry for your loss. May your memories and strength of family get you through this difficult time.
Karen Dority Price
so sorry for the loss of short, was in the same grade in high school, Short was a great guy, and he will truly be missed! God Bless his family!
Joy Tuey
Thinking of you and yours, Moni. My deepest sympathies.
Dave Lawyer
Sorry to hear of Short passing. He was a good guy and always good to others. Hope you all find peace in the wake of your loss.
Kristy Johnson
Thinking of you and your family
Debbie Ford McDonald
So sorry, Moni, sending prayers for you and your kids
John and Cindy (Gilpin) Tolo
Moni,
Deepest sympathy for your loss of Your husband, Short. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you and your family.
The Tolo Family
Linda Willis Taylor
I am so sorry to hear about Short. Sending prayers.
Mitch Buter
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for Moni and the whole family.
Jennifer Cress Pardue
So sorry for the family and friends loss. I will always remember him for his contagious smile.
Duane Miller
My deepest sympathies to the Jackson family. My prayers are with you all.
Becky veale
So sorry..such a sweet man..he will be missed!
Jim and Shirley Allgood
So sorry for your loss. Short will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Morgan Brown
Prayers for Jerry and family
Richard Michalski
Good guy and will be missed
Mike Miller
Jay, so sorry for the loss. Short was a great person.
Mardi (Frazier) Smith
I feel like the “golden boy” of East Buchanan (at least in our day) is gone. How can that be. I am so very sorry, beautiful Moni. Your family pictures on FB reflect a very beautiful family, to no ones surprise. Peace to you all.
Jerry and Mindy Hanway
Sorry Moni for your loss, sending love and prayers to you and your family
Ron & Rita Jensen
Our deepest sympathy to the Jackson family, so sorry for your loss.
Cody Phillips
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sherry Parker, Oliver
Prayers for all, what a gentleman,
Suzan Edwards
Very sorry to hear of Short’s passing. May he rest in peace. Prayers of comfort to his family.
Jeffrey Wilson
My condolences to the Jackson family. Prayers going up….
Bruce Andrews
Very sorry for your loss!
Bob and Alice Grable
So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Short! He was a great person and a wonderful friend!
Barton Holmes
RIP Short , you were truly one of the good guys.
Jim and Sharon Hicks
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.