Gloria Sue Erwin Jackson
August 28 1955 - February 21 2009
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday February 25th 2009 2:00-3:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
A Time to Remember Gloria
Wednesday February 25th 2009 at 3:00 pm
JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Gloria Sue Erwin Jackson, age 53, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 21, 2009 surrounded by her loving family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Piqua, Ohio to the late Robert & Constance Erwin. Gloria was a graduate of Piqua Central High School, Class of 1973. Gloria is survived by her loving and devoted husband and best friend of 31+ years, Chris Allen Jackson, daughters Andrea(Chris)Harbert and Mesha(Geoffrey)Matwich, brothers, Robert(Bonnie)Erwin and Timothy(Pamela)Erwin, sister, Caranell(Michael)Hagedorn and very special niece, Leslie(Greg)Lauer. Gloria is also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Friends may call WEDNESDAY, February 25, 2009 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 2:00-3:00 PM followed by A Time to Remember Gloria at 3:00 PM, Rev. Dr. William L. Snider, Presider. The Jackson family wishes to thank the entire staff at Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Gloria to the Leukemia Society of Central Ohio, 2225 Citygate Drive, Suite E, Columbus, Ohio 43219. Gloria is remembered for her smile and positive attitude. "Gloria, we love you and we miss you". Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Gloria Sue Erwin Jackson
From : Jane, Kate, Janinne and Bill Thompson
To : The Jackson-Erwin family
Date: February 22nd 2009
We are very sad today because Glo is no longer with us, but we are better people because she was in our lives for so long. We love her and will miss her forever.
From : John, Teresa & Kyle Walker Kasie & John Parker
To : Gloria's Family
Date: February 22nd 2009
Gloria was a wonderful person and there will never be anyone like her in our life. Her wonderful sense of humor will be missed.
We love all of you and are in our prayers, as always.
Gloria we will always love you and miss you.
From : Magie
To : The Jackson-Erwin Family
Date: February 22nd 2009
I am so thankful to have known Gloria. She had such a positive impact on my life and on everybody's life that knew her. She was a very special lady that I loved dearly and she will be greatly missed forever.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry.
From : Jim & Becky Stacy
To : Chris, Tim, Bob & Caranelle
Date: February 22nd 2009
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Gloria but our fond memories will continue to always make us smile. We love you all and greive with you.
From : Rona Clark
To : Jackson/Erwin Family
Date: February 23rd 2009
I am sad to hear about Gloria's passing. I know the struggle that she went through. Your families are in my prayers.
From : Manda Plessinger
To : Chris and girls
Date: February 23rd 2009
I am deeply sorry to hear about Gloria's passing. Treasure the love forever. God will take care of her until you are joined again.
From : Jill Miller
To : Jackson-Erwin Families
Date: February 23rd 2009
We have lost a great cousin. My prayers are with all of you. I know she was loved by all her family. Love, Jill
From : Jack & Pam Ford
To : The Jackson Family
Date: February 23rd 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. We will remember Glo's smile, laugh and fun-loving personality. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
From : Maggie Short
To : Leslie, Chris, Andrea and Mesha
Date: February 23rd 2009
Leslie, Thank you for introducing me to Gloria, she was such a wonderful lady! David and I will never forget the fun we had with Glo, Chris and the girls at your annual Euchre tournaments! Her smile and fun spirit will be missed. We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
From : Khristi
To : Chris,Mesha, and Andrea
Date: February 23rd 2009
Dear Chris, Mesha, and Andrea,
My heart and prayers go out to you all. Gloria was a wonderful lady. She was a fun loving aunt. I am so proud to have had her as a aunt and wife to my uncle whom she always brought a smile to his face. And she loved you girls so.
God Bless you,
Khristi and Khristian
From : Mary Lauer and Bill Perfect
To : The Jackson and the Erwins
Date: February 23rd 2009
Few people have a warmer heart and love of family and friends more than Glo did! There was always fun and laughter when Gloria was around. We miss her already. May God give you strength to mend your broken hearts.
From : W.D. and Julie Young
To : Jackson and Erwin Families
Date: February 23rd 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Gloria was such a beautiful person and always welcomed us with open arms. We feel lucky to have the opportunity to know her.
Your families are in our thoughts during this time and always.
From : George & Kristen Black
To : The Jackson & Erwin Families
Date: February 23rd 2009
Words cannot expess how sorry we are for your loss. Glo was such a wonderful person and we are so lucky to have known her and we know how much she will be missed. All of our love and prayers to all of you in this painful time.
From : Debbie (Dawson) Goldberg
To : Chris and family
Date: February 23rd 2009
Chris and family - what a better place this world was because Gloria was in it. Her crazy sense of humor and beautiful smile will be on my heart forever. My prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
From : Gale & Mary Wick
To : The Jackson/Erwin families
Date: February 23rd 2009
May it help you to know that others care deeply and are remembering you with special thoughts and prayers during your time of grieving
From : Granddad Larson
To : Mesha & Geoffrey
Date: February 23rd 2009
Life is always too short no matter what age. But the love that is known will last forever. Mom has now passed over to her eternal home, and pain is no more. You are not alone now or at anytime. God bless.
From : Ray and Susan Matwich
To : Chris,Andrea,Mesha and family
Date: February 23rd 2009
We only had Gloria in our lives a short time. But in those moments, she touched our hearts with her love of family, friends, and life. A hug and a smile from her will always be a sweet memory shared by her extended Matwich-Larson family. Gods Peace.
From : Steve Elliott
To : The Jackson-Erwin Families
Date: February 23rd 2009
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Gloria was always one of the most upbeat people I've ever known....she always had a smile on her face and was clearly loved by everyone she ever came in contact with....she will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
From : Dorthea ( Smith) Casselman
To : Gloria Sue Erwin Jackson
Date: February 23rd 2009
Dear Family and Friends of Gloria,
I extend to you my deepest sympathy at this time. I am a distant cousin of Gloria's ( my grandmother was Herman Erwin's sister) and I graduated with Gloria from PHS. We shared many fun times, especially in our juniro high years. I was unaware until just recently of Gloria's past fight with lukemia. Another distant cousin, granddaughter to Pauline Erin informed me of Gloria's passing.
Gloria is remembered by many and we share in your loss and sorrow.
Dorthea
From : Judy and Laura
To : Chris and family
Date: February 23rd 2009
I've had the privilege to be a good friend of Glo's for over 40 years. She was loving, sensitive, funny, caring and just fun to be with!! She taught me alot. We sure had some great experiences and unbelievable times together!! She will never leave us for her memory will be in our hearts forever.I will continue to pray for you all in the upsoming months, we will all miss her so. May God give you strength and hope in the days ahead. love always, Judy
From : Pat Allison (USF co-worker)
To : Chris & Family
Date: February 23rd 2009
My deepest sympathy to you & your family. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
From : Michelle & Jason Geary
To : Mesha & Andrea (and family)
Date: February 23rd 2009
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I know first hand what you are going through. Please know my shoulder is here for the both of you any time. I will say, know your mom will be by your side always. The emptiness inside will always be there but it becomes smaller as time goes by. I assure you it does get easier. My prayers are with you all.
From : Jeff and Tina Elliott
To : The Chris Jackson and Erwin families
Date: February 23rd 2009
Chris and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Gloria. I was a class mate of Gloria's at Wilder and PHS. She was a favorite to many, me included. I thank God that I was able to visit with her the night before our class reunion this past Novemeber. During our visit it did not take long to realize that her family was her dearest treasure. Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers. May God grant you peace.
From : Kristen Walter
To : Chris, Andrea, Mesha(and Family)
Date: February 23rd 2009
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Gloria was always the life of the party. She will be dearly missed by all. Andrea and Mesha losing your mother is one of the hardest things you will ever have to go through, But may you find strength and comfort knowing you have one of the best Moms ever. She will remain in your hearts forever. My prayers are with you all.
From : Mike, Kathy, Erin, Brett, Brendan and Nick Erwin
To : Chris, Bob, Caranell and Tim
Date: February 23rd 2009
Our thoughts are with all of you - I will be thinking about all of days we were growing up at the family picnics on 66, Erwin Christmas' and the Memorial Day Parades on Washington...Gloria is something special and always will be thought of and missed...we will be thinking of you all
From : The Jeff Erbes Family
To : Erwin and Jackson Families
Date: February 23rd 2009
We are sorry for your loss, I have fond memories of Gloria from school and Walker Street. We had no idea of her battles. Your families will be in our thoughts and prayers.
From : Marta and Dave
To : www.johnquint.com
Date: February 23rd 2009
I have this feeling there's one more star up in the sky tonight...it's brightness and warmth will make the night a little less dark. Some people will be with us forever...in the way we live...in the way we love. This is our Gloria. Wishing all who were fortunate to know her...comfort and love.
From : Kristin Liggett
To : Jackson and Erwin families
Date: February 23rd 2009
Gloria was one of the most fun loving and happy people I've ever met. She always had a positive attitude even during her battle with cancer this last year. Always a giving and mothering to all of us girls. Words cannot express my how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Kristin
From : Ben & Patricia Kosiba
To : Chris, Mesha and Andrea
Date: February 23rd 2009
Dear Chris, Mesha and Andrea:
It's so hard to understand why loved ones are taken from us too soon, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a very special life. We are honored to have met Gloria and very saddened to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you.
From : Scott, Cathy, Brad & Dusty Erwin
To : Jackson-Erwin Families
Date: February 23rd 2009
I have great memories of Gloria (and all of you)as a kid at the Erwin family get-togethers. She always had that ornery look and smile that I'll never forget. You're all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Scott
From : Rick, Bev, Rachel and David
To : Jackson/Erwin Family
Date: February 24th 2009
We are so sorry to hear of Glo's passing. Her love and laughter will be remembered by all. Know that you are in our prayers.
From : H and Pam Ramer
To : Chris Jackson Family
Date: February 24th 2009
We were so saddened to hear of Gloria's passing. She was such a wonderful person and great friend. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Your good friends.
From : Lynne (Stacy) McMahon
To : Jackson-Erwin Family
Date: February 24th 2009
I was so shocked to hear of Gloria's passing. I went to elementary, junior high and high school with Gloria and had a great chat with her last November at the high school reunion. It was wonderful to reconnect with her and to hear her talk of her loving family and the challenges she had been through with leukemia. She was so warm and friendly to all. My condolences to all of you on your loss - my prayers are with you all.
From : Sheree (Rouse) Kaufman
To : The Jackson-Erwin Family
Date: February 24th 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to elementry, junior high, and high school with Gloria. I have fond memories of Gloria and will never forget the great times we had together. My thoughts and prayers our with all of you that knew and loved her.
From : Mike and Cassie Hassel
To : Chris and Family
Date: February 24th 2009
Dear Chris,
Our sincerest condolences to you in the passing of Gloria, one so dear to you and your family. Please be sure we are prayerfully thinking about you.
Cousin Cassie and Mike
From : Patti & Andy
To : Leslie, Chris, Meesha & Andrea
Date: February 24th 2009
Leslie, Thank you for sharing Glo and her wonderful family with us. I have enjoyed her company and contagious smile every time I'm around her. Your family bond is wonderful and I know how greatly she will be missed. May god bring you all peace.
From : Ray & Dorothy Matwich
To : Chris, Mesha, & Andrea and family
Date: February 24th 2009
We are so sorry to hear about Gloria's passing. She will be truly missed. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
From : Cindy, Brian, & family
To : Chris, Mesha, Andrea & family
Date: February 24th 2009
We are truly sadden to hear about Gloria's passing. May the loving memories you have help you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
From : Larry J.
To : Chris, Andrea, Mesha, Tim, Bob & Caranelle
Date: February 24th 2009
We are extremely blessed to have had Gloria as part of the Jackson family. For all of these years that I have known her, she has always shown unconditional love, gentleness, and kindness. She was a faithful and loving wife, a wonderful mother, and a very special sister!
I pray that you will find strength in this time of loss - just as Gloria showed us how to be strong in all that she went through. May God's peace and love shine down upon you, and may He be your Comforter.
From : Dan & Adele Penrod
To : Chris,Caranell,Tim,&Bob
Date: February 24th 2009
Gloria was such a special person. Even now I can remember her super smile from when she was that little sis back in high school. Our prayers are with you.
From : Jayne (Starett) Romer
To : Everyone, but especially Chris & Bob
Date: February 24th 2009
Jayne wants you to know that she's so very sorry to hear about Gloria. She sends her special prayers to each of you and wants you to know that she is on your side.
From : Joanne
To : The Jackson-Erwin Clan
Date: February 24th 2009
We've lost a radiant ray of sunshine - a brilliant streak of joy. Glo was all that and so much more. My heart is full of prayers and blessings for each of you.
From : Andrea Bowles-Walker
To : Erwin and Jackson Family
Date: February 24th 2009
We love all of you and send our prayers. Our families have been through a lot together and that makes us strong. We will miss Glo but will continue to keep in touch. God Bless. Love, Andrea
From : Jackson family
To : Chris and Family
Date: February 24th 2009
Chris, Andrea & Mesha
You are in our thoughts and prayers, your wife, mother and best friend was a wonderful woman whom we will miss. We love you very much
Jillaine, Ron, Aunt Jacque, Uncle Bill, Jocelyn
From : Don Wall and Family
To : Uncle Chris and Family
Date: February 25th 2009
Uncle Chris,
My prayers go out to you and your family. I did not know my aunt very well, but I know she's had a wonderful life and GOD has a special place in our heaven above for her.
GOD Blessed!!
From : John, Barb, Dan and Tom
To : Chris and all of your family.
Date: February 25th 2009
I cannot forget a picture of Gloria I have in my head of her sitting in the hall just outside of the ballroom at Mesha and Jeff's wedding just sort of taking it all in with a sort of Mona Lisa smile that left me wondering just what she knew that the rest of us did not. I am comforted in my belief that she had the chance to see life and it's most precious gifts from a place and a perspective that most of us never get to and knew that everthing inportant to her was right there in front of her. I really believe that she suceeded in grabbing more love and life out of her too short time with us than most of us ever will. Chris, you made us promise to keep on smiling and our many precious memories of our "Gloie Girl" make that an easy promise to keep.
From : Courtney Soler
To : Gloria's Family
Date: February 25th 2009
I am so sad that such a wonderful, happy and loving person was taken so young. Gloria made the most of her 53 years, by making her family her first priority. I'm praying for your families that you all can celebrate her life and that God fills you all with joy and peace in this heartbreaking loss.
From : Jennifer Gill
To : Chris, Andrea & Mesha
Date: February 25th 2009
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless
From : Joe Napora and Barbara Schmidlapp
To : Chris and family
Date: February 25th 2009
Barbara and I wanted to say something about how we feel, though we know that any words will not match the sorrow we have all experienced nor can words give good account for the joy we’ve experienced by knowing Gloria. I sat down this morning and listened to Van Morrison singing G-L-O-R-I-A. I cried and smiled, cried and smiled again. Perhaps it’s enough to just say, ȁCShe was special.ȁD And we know that she was. No one that I’ve known deserved the name ȁCGloȁD more than Gloria. A writer friend of mine wrote this about his wife: ȁCWhen you leave a room you empty it.ȁD So it was with Gloria. Her good humor and love of life was contagious. Her smile lit up her face, and that smile made us glow. When she left a room, so much of the light went with her, but keeping our memories of her alive in our hearts sustains us, will help us through dark times. We’ll never forget her nor take for granted our good fortune in having known her.
From : Julie & Brett
To : Glo's Family
Date: February 25th 2009
We were so sad to hear of Gloria's passing. She will be missed greatly by everyone that knew her. She had a way of making everyone she came in contact with feel special. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From : John Staley Lisa and Aaron
To : The Jackson and Erwin Family
Date: February 25th 2009
My heart goes out to all of you. Glo was so special, we will all miss her and her always there smile.
From : Susan and Bob Ruhl
To : Leslie & family
Date: February 25th 2009
Leslie and Greg, we know how special Glo has been to you and your family. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you.
From : Josh Walters
To : Andrea, Mesha, & Chris
Date: February 25th 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that all my love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all and please accept my sincerest apology for not being able to attend the services. I will never forget how welcome Gloria made me feel from the first moment that I met her. It was always a privilege to spend time in her home or anywhere we happened to meet. Although it's been said, and I know that you all know it, you really were the pride of Gloria's life. She loved her husband and children more than anything and she lived a perfect example of how a wife and mother should be. I thought the world of her!
All My Love,
Josh
From : Roger and Sandra (Jackson) Valentine
To : Chris
Date: February 25th 2009
We were so saddened to learn of Gloria's passing. Our prayer for you and your family is that God will comfort you and give you His peace - that peace that passes all understanding.
John 14:27
From : Julie Carson
To : Gloria's Family
Date: February 25th 2009
I was lucky to have had the chance to know Gloria and very lucky to be friends with the amazing young ladies she and Chris raised.
I will always remember her fondly and am a better person for knowing her. She always had kind words and a smile for me.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From : Rachel Thacker
To : Chris, Andrea and Mesha
Date: February 25th 2009
I was very saddened to hear of Gloria's passing. I will always remember Gloria's smiling face, and her happiness for life and for her family. I will forever hold memories of Gloria growing up with Mesha and Andrea. I feel so blessed to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Love you!
From : Cheryl and John Hoffman
To : The Erwin and Jackson families
Date: February 25th 2009
We remember Glo as always having a smile on her face. She is smiling down from heaven right now. We are so sorry and our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
From : Sue Lytle Dougherty
To : The Jackson Family
Date: February 25th 2009
Gloria is in our hearts and prayers. Gloria's family was a neighbor and she was my youngest sister's (Jo Ellen) best friend when they were in grade school.
From : Gia Chefalo
To : The Jackson and Erwin Families
Date: February 25th 2009
I feel deeply saddened by Gloria's passing. Her beautiful spirit will now be reflected in all of you as genuinely warm, welcoming and loving people with a passion for celebrating life, family and friends. Know that my thoughts and prayers for peace are with all of you during this time.
From : Michelle K - Office Assistant at the James
To : Chris and Gloria's Family
Date: February 26th 2009
Chris-
I had taken earlier this week off from work for school related finals and presentations. Upon my return to work, it deeply and greatly saddened me to learn that Gloria had passed. She was a special lady...one I was ever so happy to meet and share stories with. She always came to the clinic with a smile, a smile to be remembered. Hold strong to her memory, she was a great lady. Again, I am thankful that I met her (you, too). I will miss her.
In thought and prayer.
From : Vicky and John MacKellar
To : The Erwins and Jacksons
Date: February 26th 2009
We are so sorry to hear of Glo's passing. She brought so much sunshine to so many people. I always smile when I think of her.You have all touched my life in so many ways over the years.I cherish all of you. I've always admired how close and caring your family is. I know you will take care of each other. Thanks for the many happy memories and thank you all for being my friend. Our thoughts are with you.
From : Becky Kristof
To : Chris, Andrea & Mesha
Date: February 27th 2009
I was very sad when I heard the news today. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please know your Mom was one of the most amazing women I ever had the chance to know. I have always thought of all of you over the years that we have lost contact and just know your family is such an inspiration to many people. Love you & miss you all!
From : Bob and Lynn LeRoy
To : Mesha and Geoff and Jackson/Erwin Family
Date: February 28th 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers. In watching the video, I couldn't help but see what a wonderful, loving family you are, and just know that the love is still there, and Gloria knows how blessed she is in having such a beautiful family. Overtime, these memories will make you laugh and cry. Gloria will always be with you.
Love, Bob and Lynn LeRoy
From : Jill Beavers, Nurse Practitioner
To : Gloria's family
Date: March 5th 2009
I was saddened to hear of Gloria's death. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
From : Judy and Butch Domrose
To : Chris and Family
Date: March 8th 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Gloria was such a beautiful person she always had a smile on her face. We feel lucky to have known her. Your family is our thoughts and prayers during this time and always.
From : Lisa Collier
To : Chris, Andrea & Mesha
Date: March 11th 2009
Chris, Andrea & Mesha, I was so surprised to hear about Gloria's passing. When we last spoke with Clark & Marty, she was in remission. If we had known, we would have been there for you. I am so sorry. Gloria will always be a big part of our lives. You are in so many of our family videos. You were part of our family. Glo was a shoulder for me to cry on as I became a new wife and mother at a late age, and you all brought a party atmosphere into our otherwise stressfull lives. She knew how to have a good time and keep a light spirit. She always had a smile on her face and was always happy to see us. She made us feel special and we will cherish her memory always. Love, Lisa, Dwight, Courtney & Brittany Collier