Jeffrey Jackson, 55, of Elsmore, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013, at his home. Jeff was born June 17, 1957 in Iola, Kansas, to Oliver Conrad and Lorella (Brown) Jackson. He graduated from Marmaton Valley High School in 1975 and attended Allen County Community College. He worked in the oil field industry and farmed his entire life. Jeff married Becky Lynn Mohler and they had three children and later divorced. Jeff was baptized and confirmed at Friends Home Lutheran Church at Savonburg, Kansas. He enjoyed watching local sporting events, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Royals, K- State and spending time with his grandchildren on the farm. SURVIVORS: 2 Children: Lindsey Vanderford & husband, Dennis of Iola, KS and Kurt Jackson of Iola, KS 2 Grandchildren: Kenton and Tennyson 4 Siblings: Bruce Jackson & wife, Sharon of Chanute, KS, Lynn Wray & husband, Tom of Spring Hill, KS, Brian Jackson & wife, Janet of Elsmore, KS and Jennifer Jackman & husband, Mike of Elsmore, KS Mother: Lorella Jackson of Elsmore, KS He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver Conrad Jackson, son Kent Jackson, sister Loretta Boman, and nephews Ryan Jackman and Brent Jackson. VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel where some of the family will be present to receive friends. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Friends Home Lutheran Church at Savonburg, Kansas BURIAL: Elsmore Cemetery, Elsmore, KS MEMORIAL CHOICES: Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF), Friends Home Lutheran Church or American Diabetes Association Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.