1949 ~ 2025
Monday Jan 5, 2026: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Jan 6, 2026: 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Tuesday Jan 6, 2026: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday Jan 6, 2026: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Lynda Jackson passed away on December 19, 2025. She was born in Salt Lake City, UT on August 22, 1949, to Ralph and Arlene Jackson. She was the first of 9 siblings.
Lynda was the keeper of family stories and favorites. For some of her siblings, she was a tie to an older generation of family and grandparents. She was the family shepherd and wore the matriarchal mantle, keeping tabs on all family members.
She started schooling to be a teacher, but has always been a teacher, family tutor, and writer. She had a talent for finding the perfect gift or lesson handout conveying a special meaning and message. She remembered and treated her siblings, nieces, and nephews with thoughtful gifts and clever holiday favors. Her love language was gift giving.
She worked various jobs but spent many years at Dunford Bakers where she had an extended family and life-long friends. She also cherished her friendships from childhood and church.
She was artistic. Lynda had beautiful handwriting and was especially talented with embroidery, cross-stitch, crocheting, and cake decorating. She had the ability to create beautiful displays and settings.
Lynda had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ which she gained throughout her life. This was pivotal for her through the last particularly challenging 6 years of her life. She served in many church callings but had a special place in her heart for the Primary. She was generous, humble, and grateful. She was especially appreciative of her loving parents. Once again, she will be the first to join them.
She is survived and will be greatly missed by her siblings; Mike Jackson (Chyrell), Judy Jackson, Mark Jackson (Julie), Rory Jon Jackson (Margaret), Robyn Follett (Steve), Teresa Burya (David), Kristi Jackson, Kelli Wright (Lane), 21 nieces and nephews, 51 great-nieces and nephews, and 4 great-great-nieces and nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2025, at 11:00am at the Midvale 7th Ward LDS Chapel at 8350 S. Jackson St., Midvale, UT. There will be a viewing for family and friends from 9:30 – 10:45 am on Tuesday prior to the service and on Monday, January 5th from 6-8:00pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E., 10600 S., Sandy, UT. The interment will take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
To view a recording of Lynda's service, please click on the blue tab above that says "Watch Services".
I had the privilege of working with Lynda at Dunford for many years, she made work fun, we shared many laughs. We also shared a love for Dancing with the Stars. We would always have our Tuesday morning recap of the show and talk about which dance we liked best and then rewatch our favorites. She was very quick witted, which I appreciated and enjoyed. We kept in touch even after her retirement. She always talked about her parents and siblings and nieces and nephews in high regard. My deepest condolences go out to her family. She was a great person and will be missed.
I'm so sorry to hear of Lynda's passing. My condolences to all her family. She is such a great person.
Lynda and I have been friends since the 5th grade. We have had so many adventures and experiences together throughout life. As teenagers we would ride our bikes down 13th east all the way to the Cottonwood Mall! We hiked through the fields behind her house with a sack lunch and spent all day having an adventure. We would catch the city bus and ride to SLC to shop or see The Beatles movie! As we grew older we had a tradition of making Christmas candy every year...LOTS of it!! My children loved her as an extended family member. She attended every baby blessing, baptism, missionary farewell and wedding. She ALWAYS helped me in the kitchen telling me to "go be with family" and did the cleaning up. She's the best friend anyone could wish for. I love her and already miss her terribly. Till we meet again, my friend.