Sarah Jane Jackson

Sarah Jane Jackson Date of birth 3-20-1948 born in Cass Lake Hospital, she was 78 years old Passed into the spirit world on April 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by family She will be missed by many but especially those that she helped during her life.

She is survived by her siblings – Beverly DeVault (Robert), Norma Jackson, Helen Jackson, adopted brother Gim Naganub She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Jackson and son, Willam Garbow Sr. Her grandchildren – Jordan Jackson (Jessi) FIRST grandchild raised as her son, Roberta Ironmaker (Andrew), Danika Jackson (Dylan), Jaidan O’Shea (Kylee), Jolynn O’Shea (Gemini) William Garbow Jr., Charles Garbow Great grandchildren - McKayla, Annamarie Wakonabo, Amiah Robinson, Kaisen O’Shea Niece’s and Nephews Mark and Stephanie Jackson, Penny DeVault, Daniel DeVaut (Tallie), Beau DeVault (Molly), Coleen (Jarett), Tarah (Rod), Andrew, Johanna Jackson (Tom), Vanessa O’Shea (Pat) Maureen Peralta-Brown (Jonny), Opal, Jessica (Brandon), Samantha, Briana, Sarena, special nephews Matt Carley and Quannah Jackson.

Preceded by – Paternal Grandparents, George and Marie Wakefield; Maternal Grandparents: Andrew and Elsie Robinson, Parents – Murphy and Susan Jackson; Brothers – Peter, Glenn Sr., Steve Jackson; Sisters - Ramona, Clara, Selma. A few nieces and nephews - Roberta DeVault, Susan and Melvin Ogema, Glenn Jr. and Paula Jackson, Great nephew Aedan LeBlang.

Sarah was the first to graduate from Deer River High School in the family and went on to graduate from Bemidji State University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. She believed in the traditional way of life and was a drum keeper, a quilter and made dancers regalia, especially for children, it made her happy to see the kids dancing in the regalia she made. She loved traveling to powwows and dancing traditional at all the local powwows she also took her grandsons to powwows to sing and waited patiently for them to get done so they would get home safe.

She worked for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, starting as a LL Headstart teacher, an Inger store clerk and for the longest the Program Manager for the MFIP Program at the LL Education Division, also for MCT for a time as a social worker, for a total of 54 years of employment.

Sarah was the eldest sister, so she was a very helpful person to all her siblings, nieces and nephews and she always had an open home for all those of us who needed a place until we got on our feet and she made sure we didn’t just fall apart. Her greatest joy was having her grandchildren follow the traditions, she was so proud of all of them.

Services in Inger at the community center Wake to start: Monday April 27, 2026 – 3:30 PM Funeral on: Tuesday April 28, 2026 - 10:00 AM Traditional services by Naabek

Pallbearers: Toddie Wilson, Justin Wilson, Brad Bowstring, Franklin Bowstring, Brandon Quagon, Carter Dow

Honorary Pallbearers: All her grand and great grandchildren, also all her former co-workers she worked with throughout her long career.

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