John Richard Jackson, 63, a Meridian, Idaho, resident, died Sept. 11, 2006, of natural causes.
Mr. Jackson was born July 13, 1943, in Long Beach, Calif., to Walter and Eva Mae Jackson.
Before moving to Meridian, Mr. Jackson lived in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Lake Tahoe; Las Vegas and Carson City.
He served in the U.S. Navy SeaBees from 1963-75.
He was a retired chef.
He enjoyed golfing, gardening and cooking.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Diane; and wife, Lynn Jackson.
Among his survivors are his sister Patricia Ann of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; son, James Richard Jackson of Las Vegas; daughter, Riki Deneise Goss of Reno; three grandchildren; and longtime companion, Sandra J. Nesbitt of Meridian.
English Funeral Chapel of Coeur d'Alene is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may send a message to the family guest book at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.