Arnold Erik Jackson

lifelong island resident , 72, passed away January 2, 2008 at his home surrounded by family. He was a third generation islander.He was born November 11, 1935 in Seattle to Erik and Eva (Ubel) Jackson. He graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1954.Arnold served in the Navy Reserves from 1952 to 1960. His first job was at the Wyckoff plant and then pursued other careers as a commercial fisherman, bus driver, truck driver and retired from Car Wash Enterprises in 1991. He then started his own business- Custom Tractor Services.He was a Bainbridge Island Volunteer Firefighter for more than 45 years, and a member of the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce where he coordinated the Fourth of July parade for over 20 years, a member of the American Legion and Port Blakely Cemetery.Arnold enjoyed racing cars, fishing, hunting and his dog Winchester.He is survived by his wife, Joann; daughter Victoria (Mark) Jacobsen of Bainbridge Island; son Scott Jackson of Alaska; step-son Greg (Ginger) Brownlow of Suquamish; sister Dianne (Jesse) McFarlane; sister-in-law Ora Jackson; grandchildren Alyssa and Cody Jacobsen, Erik Jackson, Cole and Tyree Brownlow and numerous nieces and nephews.Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, Erik and Eva Jackson; brother David Jackson and grandson Ryan Jacobsen.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Madison Avenue Fire Department 8895 Madison Avenue N.E. on Bainbridge Island, Washington. A reception at the station will follow.The Fire Department was a major part of Arnold's life- in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bainbridge Island Volunteer Firefighter's Association so they can continue to help others in our community.Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.