death of NWA Capt. Douglas Jackson, age 81
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~ IN MEMORY ~
Navy veteran, NWA Capt. Douglas Jackson
October 29, 1944 ~ Jan/Feb 2026
Captain Douglas Leon Jackson began his commercial flying career 07-14-1978. Captain Jackson is survived by his wife Mary, and by his son and his stepsons and their families.
PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2026/02/nwa-capt-douglas-l-jackson.html
https://www.mercurynews.com/obituaries/douglas-jackson-san-jose-ca/
OBITUARY
Douglas Jackson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Born and raised in San Jose, California, he attended Sacred Heart grammar school, Willow Glen high school and San Jose State.
He was an active and committed member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, volunteering his time and talents in innumerable ways. He was always willing to help and set a great example in dedicating himself to others.
Doug was a much beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He was a captain with Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines for his entire career. He learned to fly in the Navy and loved his chosen profession. With it he traveled the world, loving the adventure. An avid skier and golfer, he was still skiing black diamond runs at age 80. Doug had a loving and calm demeanor and truly enjoyed the funnier side of life. We will remember his smile.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marti, his brother Darrell and sisters Linda and Terry. He and his current wife Mary were married for 27 years. He is survived by his son Brian, his stepsons David and Mark and his five grandchildren, Derek, Miles, Kyle, Ella and Brian Jr. He loved his family fiercely and we are all so blessed to be the receivers of this. He arranged countless family vacations that were the highlights of all of our lives and made family bonds tighter. His grandchildren all spent many hours playing games with Grandpa including having the kids watch him play “Frozen Man” while he grabbed a quick nap. He will continue to live on in our hearts.
Funeral will be held on Saturday, February 28 at 10:30am at St. Anthony Mckean Church.
Reception follows at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club.
Donations in his name can be made to St. Anthony Church in Almaden.