Ruth Jackman

MORRIS— Ruth Jackman, lifelong resident of Morris, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Park Pointe Nursing home with her family at her bedside. Born July 14, 1933 in Morris, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Ethyle (Bishop) Ferguson. Ruth was raised and educated in Morris, graduating with the class of 1951 which was the last class to graduate from the “old” Morris High School. Ruth enjoyed bowling, going to aerobics class and spending time with her grandchildren. Ruth had many friends in her life, and she cherished her time with all of them. She worked for Illinois Bell for several years and went onto work in the cafeteria at Morris High School until her retirement. Ruth was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Morris. On July 11, 1964 she married Dale E. Jackman, whom preceded her in death on September 21, 2011 after 47 years of marriage. Surviving are her children: Ed (Betsy) Jackman, Doug (Julie) Jackman, and Dave (Candi) Jackman. Grandchildren: Sophia and Grace Jackman; Adrian, Ashley and Abby; Shane and Shannon. One sister, Nancy; brother in law and sisters in law and numerous nieces and nephews. Preferred memorials may be made in Ruth's name to Joliet Area Hospice or the First Presbyterian Church of Morris. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ruth's family celebrated her life privately in the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home. Friends joined the family at a graveside service in Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, May 4, 2020. Services were recorded for remote viewing. An online guestbook has been made for the family, where you may sign the guestbook, share memories and photographs. The video of services and the guestbook may accessed by visiting the website ucdaviscallahan.com Arrangements were entrusted to U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL.