Jackie was born in Long Beach, CA, experiencing the great earthquake in 1933 at the age of six, and was raised in Huntington Park, graduating in 1945. She met her loving husband on a blind date while she was attending Whittier College, and they were married on November 24, 1946. She dedicated her life to her family and homemaking. She excelled in home decorating and sewing and had a passion for gardening. They raised their children in Long Beach and later retired to Fallbrook before moving to the Colony in Murrieta and becoming members of Rancho Community Church in 1994. She is survived by her husband, Curt; sister Marion; children Kathy, Debby and Dave; give grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a devoted daughter, loving wife, nurturing mother, loving grandmother, great-grandmother,and true friend. Jackie touched the hearts of many, always bringing a smile, and will be missed by all.