John Michael Jackson

John Michael Jackson AMMAN, Jordan - John Michael Jackson passed away at age 45 on June 8, 2019, in Amman, Jordan, where he worked for the State Department at the American Embassy. Born in Casper, Wyoming, on October 5, 1973, John is the oldest son of John M. and Marva Ann (Tanner) Jackson. He attended Casper schools, graduating from Natrona County High School in 1992 and continuing at Casper College and the University of Wyoming in Casper. John's passion for computers started at a young age and, after selling computers and peripheral equipment for Radio Shack while still a teenager, he launched a long career in computer networking and security. After working for State of Wyoming at the Dept. of Employment, he worked for several years in the IT Department at the Wyoming Medical Center before initiating a career with the US State Department in March 2004, where he was sworn into the Foreign Service by Collin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State. John's first trip overseas was a three-week trip to Brazil with his brother, Ryan, where he met his future wife, Karin Cecilia Zech of Rio de Janeiro. They were married on July 6, 2002 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Three sons were born to this union: Ethan Haden (2006), Benjamin Michael (2010), and Robert Edward (2012). Spending time with his sons meant more than anything to John, and he treasured the special experiences they shared in the remote parts of the world where his State Department job took him - including Rwanda, Paraguay, South Africa, Sudan, and Jordan. Preceding him in death are three grandparents. Besides his wife and sons, John is survived by both of his parents; a grandfather, Loyd Tanner of Casper; two brothers, Brandon Jackson of Casper, and Dr. Ryan Jackson, presently residing in Curaçao; and a sister, Sarah Annena Langton (husband Ryan) of Layton, Utah. With his kind heart and quick wit, John will be missed by many around the world. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 20th at the Casper Stake Center (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) located at 3931 West 45th Street in Casper, Wyoming. Viewing will take place in the Relief Society Room between 9:00-9:30 am. Burial will take place at the Highland Park Cemetery immediately following the funeral service.

Service

Thursday, June 20, 2019 10:00am

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

3931 West 45th Street

Casper, WY 82604

Visitation

Thursday, June 20, 2019 9:00am - 9:30am

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

3931 West 45th Street

Casper, WY 82604

Interment

Highland Cemetery

4th and Conwell

Casper, Wyoming 82601

following the service