April 9, 1959
To Members of the Faculty:
The death of Mr. Cyril L. Jackson, Associate Professor of Teaching, Emeritus, occurred following a heart attack at his home early this morning. He received the B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1913 and the M.A. degree from the State University of Iowa in 1924, following which he did additional graduate work at the University of Wisconsin and also the State University of Iowa. Before joining the staff as high school principal and associate professor of teaching in 1924, he had served as principal of several Iowa high schools and superintendent of schools at New Sharon and Rockwell City, Iowa. Since 1952, he had been an emeritus member of the staff of the Department of Teaching.
Mr. Jackson had served as president of the local branch of the ISEA and was active in other organizations on campus. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 11, at 3:00 p.m., at the First Methodist Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery. The flag will be lowered to half mast Saturday afternoon and the Campanile will be played at 2:45 o'clock as an expression of respect and admiration for Mr. Jackson. Mr. Jackson is survived by Mrs. Jackson and one daughter, Mrs. H. M. Williams (Eileen) of Bethesda, Maryland. There are two grandchildren, Robert Williams of Madison, Wisconsin, and John Williams, who is in service.
Sincerely yours, J. W. Maucker, President.
Senate Minutes -- May 25, 1959 -- Docket No. 655
1. Wilcox read the following resolution. Cyril L. Jackson passed away Thursday, April 9, 1959, at the age of 77, following a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Belle, and a daughter, Eileen (Mrs. H. M. Williams). Mr. Jackson was graduated from Grinnell College in 1913. He studied at Iowa State College, University of Wisconsin, and State University of Iowa and received the M.A. degree at the latter University. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Delta Kappa. He was principal of the schools at Maurice, Nevada, and Webster City. He served as superintendent at New Sharon and Rockwell. In 1924 he joined the staff of this college as principal of the high school, in which position he continued until 1947. He attained the emeritus status in 1952 but continued to serve on a part-time basis until 1957.
Mr. Jackson's contributions to the college and the respect for his work here reflected in numerous instances during his long years of service. He transmitted to his pupils both his knowledge and enthusiasm for mathematics and science. His interest in athletics and his high regard for scholarship led to his sponsorship of the National Athletic Scholarship Society for a number of years, even after his retirement. The respect of the student body was shown when he was made an honorary member of the High School Letterman's Club. The fact that he continued as president of the North Iowa Cedar League after his retirement indicates the confidence placed in him by his associates in the community. Because of his scholarly interests, his efficient service, and effective teaching, Mr. Jackson will be long remembered with affection and respect by his former students and faculty colleagues. Be it resolved that we honor the memory of Mr. Jackson and that this resolution be placed on the records of the Faculty Senate and that a copy be sent to the members of his family, expressing our gratitude for his life of devoted service to the College and this community. By Margaret Divelbess M. J. Wilcox R. P. Brimm Maucker moved adoption of the resolution. Dee seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
"Jackson, Former Campus School Principal, Dies"
Cyril L. Jackson, 77, 2104 Walnut, former principal of the Campus School, died at his home at 6 a.m. today following a heart attack. Mr. Jackson was principal of the Campus School from 1924 to 1947, when he resigned that position to teach science and mathematics full time in the school. He assumed the emeritus status in 1952. He was born at Gilmore City January 30, 1882, the son of Carroll and Clara Jackson. He married Minnie Belle Mieras August 14, 1907, at Maurice. He received the B. A. degree from Grinnell College in 1913 and the M. A. degree from the University of Iowa in 1924. He served as principal in Maurice, Nevada, and Webster City until 1916 when he became superintendent of the New Sharon school. He was at Rockwell City in that capacity from 1919 to 1923 after which he came to Cedar Falls.
He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa, the American Association of University Professors, NEA, ISEA, Lions Club, and First Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife and one daughter, Mrs. H. M. Williams, Bethesda, Maryland. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at the First Methodist Church with Dr. Kenneth Metcalf officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. The body is at the Nelson Funeral home.
Copyright Cedar Falls Record, April 9, 1959.