Jesse Ackerson Sr Obituary

Age - 83

October 7, 2023

Republic, WA

Jesse Leo Ackerson, Sr. , age 83, of Republic, WA died September 18, 2023. He was born March 9, 1940 in Iowa City, IA to parents Robert Leroy & Margaret Ackerson (Sweet). When Jesse was 3 years old his family moved from Iowa to Little Rock, WA. At 9 years old he gave his heart to the Lord. When he was 15 his family moved to Georgetown WA. Jesse joined the Navy Reserves when he was 17 and was Boatswain of the Captain's jig where he served until 1963. From 1959-1961 he was in full-time service aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1959, and received his welding certificate while attending Green River Community College in the 70's. In 1960 he met Dottie Maples, they were married November 18, 1961 they were together for 14 years, and had 5 children. He then married Nancy in 1976 together 1 year with one child. He met and married Enza Jane in 1978, they were together 8 years, and added 3 more children in his growing family. In 1988 he met and married Gayle, they were together 26 years, and added another child to the family. Jesse loved his children and his big family. He enjoyed many camping trips and activities with them. In 1981 Jesse moved his family to Republic until he moved back to Federal Way in 1986. Throughout his life he was involved in many youth programs helping youth and their families. Working with youth was his passion. He worked with youth through the Eagle Boys Club in the 70's, Lake Wilderness Youth Center 1975-1981, and he was elected in 1997 on the Covington WA City Council where he served two terms. In 2015 Jesse moved back to Republic where he was involved in the Republic Church of the Nazarene, Republic Senior Hall, Republic Eagles #68 and many other activities. He played BUNCO at the Eagles and Bingo at the Sanpoil Grange. Jesse is survived by his children: Brenda Barnes (William), Connie Miller (Richard), Kathy Miller (Jeff), William Ackerson (Lori), Jesse Ackerson, Jr. (Christi), John Ackerson, Dawn Ackerson, Adam Ackerson (Tracy) & Corinna Hathaway, 14 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Sweet, step-father Jess Sweet, sister Mary Blagg, brother Robert Ackerson, sister Becky Folkes, brother Pat Ackerson & son Gary Ackerson. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He said they were his pride and joy and he wanted them to know how much he loved them. A memorial service will be held Saturday November 4, 2023 at 12:00 noon at the Grace Christian Academy in Republic with Pastor Jennifer Sampsel officiating.

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