Merle East (February 9, 1929—July 16, 2017)

Merle East’s parents are James Floyd East (1990-1970) and Linnie Ann Holly (1905-1999). See photos below.

Merle East and Donald Byron Jackman are the parents of three children: Donna Lyn Jackman, Teri Lee Jackman, and Michael David Jackman (known as David).

See more pictures of Don and Merle and their 50th Wedding Anniversary on the Donald Byron Jackman page

Watch a memorial video below with pictures from Merle’s life. The video was created for her funeral by CaroLyn Robertson. Listen to the audio (part 1 and part 2) of the funeral services held July 20, 2017 (1 hour 12 mins).

Photos

Merle, age 3, Hobart, Oklahoma

Merle, February 1941, age 12, Tombstone, AZ

Merle, age 13, May 1942 at Coolidge, AZ

Oceanside High School

Oceanside/Carlsbad High School, at the corner of S. Horne St. and Seagaze Dr. (address: 1 Pirates Cove Way, Oceanside, CA 92054). Seagaze Drive used to run in front of the high school, but that road is now closed and turned into part of the campus. See more photos: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Photos taken March 2017. Photo from the internet (date unknown).