Heidi Jackson
June 4, 1961 - July 30, 2019
Heidi Stillman Jackson, born June 4, 1961 to Merrill D. and Arleen T. Stillman in Salt Lake City, UT quietly passed away July 30, 2019. Heidi was known for her infectious smile, boundless energy, generous heart and courageous soul. Her vibrant spirit drew people to her wherever she lived and her natural curiosity and interest in people led to an abundance of friendships. Heidi was the second of 5 children, the oldest (and favorite) sister. Born into a sheep ranching family, Heidi along with her siblings lovingly worked an honorable childhood career as ranch hands and hay haulers. School was a welcome reprieve but she preferred work and play. She had a keen gift of discernment and could read anyone like a book. Heidi was a natural athlete too. She learned to ski at Alta in the early 1970’s and joined Gaddis Training Organization (GTO) a training program for young hopeful ski racers.
After graduating from Alta High School in 1979, Heidi attended Utah State University where she met and married the love of her life, Brian R. Jackson. For nearly two decades, Heidi supported Brian in a successful basketball career where he played for teams in both Spain and Italy. While living abroad, Heidi developed her chic sense of style. Wearing black, pointed boots and sporting bangs were her signature statements. After their time in Europe, the family settled in Park City and Heidi established herself as a local. She loved to volunteer, shop, was the garage sale queen, collect art, garden, rearrange the furniture and entertain in the luxurious comfort of her mountain home. Her passion for creating a home led her to open a home goods store in Draper called Grass Roots. However, her greatest joys in life were her boys, Patrick, Christopher and Connor and her happiest days were raising her kids, being a mom, a daughter, a sister, a niece and an aunt. She is survived by her family who loves her.
n the final chapters of Heidi’s life, she was challenged to face an unfair disease that ravished her body but did not rob her of living a dignified life. She never complained but she endured her lot in life with an unmatched fierceness and a sharp sense of humor. In spite of the agony she bore, Heidi characteristically shared her attitude of gratitude with those she loved and cared about the most.
In honor of Heidi’s wishes a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106. Friends may call on family anytime between 4:00-6:00 pm.
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In Loving Memory
She was a good friend of mine in High School at Jordan. J was a year older. Her and Johnny were just the best. She was funny, smart and such s good friend. She will be with you always. She truly was the light. Loved her much as sending love to you at this time.
So sorry. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Heidi was a year ahead of me in school, and I was also the new kid , so we had almost no friends in common. She really had no reason to notice me. However, she did. My first year back in Utah was difficult, being the new kid in school, with no friends in the area. I began having difficulty with a particular guy who was a year ahead of me. I don't know what caused it all. Anyway, one day as we were on the bus going home, this guy was giving me a particularly rough time that day--it involved name calling and some shoving and pushing on his part. Heidi was watching it all and finally had had enough of it all. She looked at the guy and said, "Stop it, leave him alone." She barely knew me, and I don't know if she ever knew my name. But that instant of her standing up for me as been in my memory for 40+ years. God bless her family--her children and her brothers and sisters. My deepest condolences. No matter how old or young they are, no matter how much they have been through, it's always too soon to lose them.
Oh my heart is breaking. Heidi was truly one of my best friends at Eastmont Junior High and as a young adult. She organized a snow ski party for me when she knew I was going to move to California. Because of Heidi I learned to snow ski. I remember sleeping out on the trampoline in the summer, staying at your house when I moved back to Utah. Desiree and I spoke of her often, when I have ran into her at Walmart .. wonderful thoughts & memories; we shared a desire to visit her; but respecting Heidi’s wishes was paramount to me. Heidi, you are one in a million! A true friend. I can see your smile and hear your laugh right now! Fly high, soar free and know how much goodness you influenced! I love you Heidi ❤️
I was so very sad to learn of Heidi's passing and at the same time, happy to know that she is no longer suffering. Heidi was and always will be such a light in so many people's lives. She was always kind to everyone. Sending peace, love and comfort to all of her family and friends. ❤️
I'm sad to hear about her passing I got to know Heidi for a couple of months I was a CNA at capital hills senior living she was such a sweet lady I'm happy that she is free and no longer suffering ❤️
In Loving Memory
