Ellen Lee Jackson

Ellen Lee Jackson, 75 of Venice FL., died peacefully at the Windsor of Venice. Ellen is preceded in death by her parents William (Bill) and Elizabeth (Betty) Griffin. Step grandson Richard (Ricky) Jackson and her beloved husband Richard A. Jackson just one month prior.

Ellen was born August 19, 1948, in Boston, MA. She was a graduate of Roslindale High School and later worked for the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company as well as Bird and Son Co.

In 1977 Ellen moved to Goleta, Ca. for a fresh start in life. She accepted a position at Raytheon’s Goleta campus working in the field of Finance and Administration for Defense. It was there that she met and married the love of her life Richard.

Ellen loved to host gatherings for family and friends where there was always good food, laughter, games, music and dance. She enjoyed boating with her husband and friends, loved animals and observing wildlife and had a serious green thumb.

She is survived by her daughter Kerri Kates; Stepchildren Richard (Carrie) Jackson, Cheryl Hedric and Michael (Rebecca) Jackson; Grandchildren Evan and Alyssa; Step grandchildren Brandon, Daniel, Trevor and Justin; Sister Linda Kidder and nieces Elizabeth, Laura and Karen.

Ellen’s final resting place is at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL., together with her husband Richard. A celebration of life will be held for close family and friends in June.