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Obituary – Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson (Armbruster) was born on July 8, 1944, in Melfort, Sask. She passed away November 27th, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bob Jackson, her daughter Chris (Dean) Janzen and grandchildren, Noah (Jodie) and Erik; her son Wes Jackson and grandchildren Graci Deforest and Tyrin Sevigny.
Mom spent her early years on a farm south of Star City with her family. She came from a large family of 12 children full of love, laughter, storytelling, and music. The family moved into Star City when mom started school and there made many lifelong friendships. She graduated in 1962 and attended the School of Nursing at the Victoria Union Hospital in Prince Albert. She graduated in 1965 and returned home to Star City where she worked as an RN at Melfort Union Hospital. She met Bob in July 1966, and they were married April 1st, 1967.
Mom and Dad lived in Tisdale for 2 years before moving out to the Jackson farm 6 miles east of Sylvania. Janet continued to nurse at Tisdale Union Hospital while Bob worked up north in the winters and farmed with his father Robert. They welcomed their first child Christina Michelle in November 1972, and sadly said farewell to two infant daughters Marsha Ann in 1974 and Carla Lena in 1975. In 1979, their son Wesley Lloyd joined their family and they raised their 2 children together at the family farm.
Bob and Janet operated Bo-Jan Enterprises and have been Charolais breeders for over 45 years. Janet will be best remembered by Charolais breeders as the smiling face in the Charolais General store at Agribition for over 10 years from the 1994 to 2004 while Bob was the Charolais barn boss. If you ever stopped at their farm, you were welcomed with an immaculate yard and treated to excellent hospitality by Janet no matter when you stopped. For many years they had a Charolais party between Christmas and New Year’s and welcomed breeders from the Northeast part of Saskatchewan and beyond and no one was allowed to bring anything. Janet always provided a big spread for all who attended. They were presented with a Saskatchewan Charolais Association Honour Scroll in 2002, a Canadian Charolais Association Honor Roll in 2009 and a Saskatchewan Livestock Association Honour Roll in 2017.
Mom enjoyed curling throughout her life, both participating and watching. She attended numerous bonspiels and events across Canada and also Las Vegas. Mom had a talent for sewing and knitting. Many family and friends have received her beautiful scarves, toques, mitts and sweaters over the years. Her cooking and baking are legendary and anyone who was fortunate enough to spend any time with her and dad enjoyed cinnamon buns, tarts, muffins, cakes and cookies. Mom had a beautiful voice, like many of her sisters, and she loved to sing and play instruments, such as piano, guitar, organ, accordion and harmonica.
In her recent years she was a member of the Bjorkdale Choir and spent many enjoyable Monday afternoons sharing her talent. Mom loved her yard and took meticulous care of the lawn, flowers and garden. Every fall, the cold room and freezer were well stocked with canning and garden produce. There was rarely a weed or bug to be seen, and her quiet time was sitting on her John Deere mower mowing grass. Mom loved all animals, even the cows, although she preferred them wrapped in brown paper in her freezer.
Mom and Dad enjoyed many trips together, but she was always the happiest at home on the farm. Their last trip together was to Nova Scotia this summer where many more memories were made. From her garden parties, to hosting friends and family, to helping a neighbour, mom was always there. She loved visiting and having company over and anyone who came to the yard always left well fed. Her caring and compassion was evident not just with her family and friends, but whomever she met.
She left us too soon and we are heartbroken to have to say goodbye, but we take comfort in the many wonderful memories she made with us all. She will be with us in our hearts.
Chance Wesley Jackson was born May 23, 2013, in Saskatoon, Sask. He passed away in Saskatoon, at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital surrounded by family on November 28th, 2022. He was predeceased by his mother Amber Jackson (Cairns). He is survived by his father Wes Jackson, his siblings Graci Deforest and Tyrin Sevigny, his paternal grandfather, Bob Jackson, his maternal grandmother Lorie Cairns, his aunt Chris (Dean) Janzen and cousins Noah (Jodie) and Erik.
