Donald Jackson

Donald "Dabo" Jackson, 57, died Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his home in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.Donald Bradly Jackson was born October 5, 1959 in Fargo, ND to Donald and Darlene (Seward) Flink. He later was adopted by John and Rose (Flink) Jackson. He owned and operated carnival rides with Minnesota Magic Midways for many years. He worked for Ballard Sanitation in Pelican Rapids. He also worked for Northern Turkey Farms (George and John Gorton not only employers, also good friends.) in Pelican Rapids.Donald "Dabo" enjoyed making people laugh, was always looking for a way to make everyone smile. He also enjoyed fishing, hobby farming, horses, and collecting junk (his treasures). Donald is survived by his siblings: Susan Heimark, Fargo, ND, Clark Flink, Pelican Rapids, MN, Gary Flink, Fergus Falls, MN, Linda (Jeffrey) Keller, Dalton, MN, Scott Flink, Pelican Rapids, MN, Faron (Sharon) Flink, Lake Park, MN, Tim Flink, Pelican Rapids, MN, and Brenda (Ibro) Saric, Pelican Rapids, MN; brother-in-law Tom Gabel Sr.; uncle Everett (Winnie) Seward; aunt Luella Lepard; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, sister, Marilyn Gabel; step brother, Jack Thompson; and niece, Elizabeth Gabel.Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Calvary Evangelical Free Church, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota with Pastor Bob Satterlie officiating.Please keep the Jackson family in your thoughts and prayers.  Funeral Home: Larson Funeral Home 304 3rd Street S.E. Pelican Rapids, MN US 56572 Donald Jackson's Memorial Folder