Vivian Pearl Jackson

HAMILTON - Vivian Pearl Jackson, 83, of Hamilton passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 at the Discovery Care Centre. She was born May 28, 1927 in Vernon, NY the daughter of Friedrich and Nellie (Edwards) Laube.
Vivian was raised and educated in Vernon and graduated from Vernon High School in 1944. She then attended Utica School of Commerce in Utica, NY. Vivian worked at Oneida Limited in Oneida, New York for several years. Vivian then went to work at Griffith Air Force Base where she met Albert "Glenn" Jackson. She married Glenn on June 12, 1953 in Reno, NV. They lived in Sacramento, CA until 1961 when Glenn was transferred to Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls. In 1970 they moved to the Glasgow Air Force Base. While in Glasgow, Vivian was the Post Master for the post office on the Base. Glenn retired in 1977 and together they moved to Hamilton.
Vivian enjoyed gardening, bridge, bingo. She especially enjoyed writing poetry and she loved music.
Vivian was preceded in death by her husband Glenn in October of 2009; her parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by 2 daughters, Dianne Hoffman and husband Jeff of Hamilton and Shari Jackson of Denver, CO; 1 brother, Norman Laube of Vernon, NY, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family suggests that memorial be made in Vivian's name to the Alzheimer's Association, Montana Chapter, 3010 11th Ave, Billings, MT 59101.