Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Jackson, age 70, died in her home Saturday, May 9.

Born June 3, 1949, she was the eldest daughter of Wellington and Dorothy (Burden) Jackson. A 1967 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, she embarked on a life of unceasing effort as a friend, mother, aunt and grandmother.

She instilled in her children the value of a strong work ethic, self-reliance and perseverance. She also passed on her well-known and infectious sense of humor. One of her favorite pastimes seemed to be “teasing” her children (which didn’t end with their adulthood) and grandchildren, and making them laugh.

Well acquainted with athletics, she supported her children and grandchildren’s participation in sports.

All of the effort she put into her family and her occupations were, without complaint, in spite of the continuous pain and debilitating effects of her nearly lifelong affliction with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

She is survived by her sisters Loralee (Barry) Hilligan and Linda Leedy; children Chad (Chris) Casey and Becky Holwerda (Jason Bence); grandchildren Mitchell Floyd, and Jackson and Taylor Casey; niece, Nicole Leedy and great-nephews Carter and Michael; and nephew, Jim (Kiley) Hilligan and great-nephews Hunter and Connor.

She will also be greatly missed by Bill Holwerda and Bob Floyd, to whom the family is greatly appreciative of their love, care, and support of Liz throughout the years.

Liz was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held at the family farm, on a date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Allegan County Animal Shelter or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.