Clement James Jackson

Clement James Jackson, beloved husband, father and friend, died at home on January 1, 2026, surrounded by family after a brief illness. He was a man of faith with a pure love of God and said many times, “I’m able and willing to return to the Lord anytime. Not anxious, but willing.” This remained true even in his last days as he put himself in the Lord’s hands and his trust in the Lord’s timing

Clem was born in Mount Pleasant, Utah, to Earl Clement Jackson and Sylvia Irene Casteel on May 30, 1951. He spent his youth helping run the family service station, learning the tools of the trade, an incredible work ethic, and developing a close and loving bond with his father, all of which would bless his life and others for many decades to come. He spent summers in Hanksville, working on his uncle’s watermelon farm and getting into trouble with his cousin and friend, Harv.

Clem served an LDS mission in Uruguay from 1971-1973. When he returned, he met his true companion, Anne Bryner, and in one of the best decisions of his life, married her in the Salt Lake Temple on April 19, 1974. For 52 years, they have been each other’s constant supports and anchors in the storms of life. Theirs was a partnership characterized by unconditional love, deep friendship, and simple enjoyment of being together. They were united in their efforts to lift and serve those around them, starting with their children, branching out to their parents and siblings, and expanding outward into an ever-widening circle of love and service.

Although Clem graduated with a BA in Spanish from the University of Utah, the breadth and depth of his knowledge and intelligence cannot be contained in a title or a degree. Odds are that if you know Clem, there’s a good chance that he loaned you a tool, a car, or a spare bedroom in his home. He might have fixed your dryer, your dishwasher or your hot water heater, rewired an electrical socket or fixed a mechanical or plumbing problem. If you were locked out of your house or your car, Clem was the first call. Clem allowed us to be able to say, “I know a guy!” His fingerprints are spread far and wide, inside our cars, our furnace rooms and our hearts.

Clem was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he blessed many through his service and was blessed in return through dear friendships and opportunities to grow and serve. Together, Clem and Anne served in the Louisiana Baton Rouge mission and later a service mission with My Hometown. Service to others was the driving force of his life and the way he most liked to show his love. Clem never begrudged an opportunity to serve and share his talents and resources to help another person, no questions asked and expecting nothing in return. He instilled in his children the concept of “leave it better than you found it” and was known for making repairs to items he borrowed, so as to always return things in better condition.

Clem’s grandchildren affectionately called him “Scary Papa” and loved to instigate the familiar pattern of teasing, chasing and roughhousing that quickly dissolved into giggles and the inevitable plea, “again!” Clem was an attentive and playful grandpa and lived to indulge his favorite “rotten kids.” He loved to disguise his genuine warmth and tenderness with a gruff exterior, to the delight and entertainment of his grandchildren.

Clem found much joy in his family and loved nothing more than spending time together, whether deep in a car’s engine, working on a house project, or telling jokes and stories. Hard working, playful, and a bit unconventional, Clem will be remembered for his quiet but dedicated service, unbounded generosity, and his inability to relax! He was a man who could be counted on, who showed up without being asked, who did what was needed and what was right. He will be sorely missed.

Clem is survived by his wife, Anne Bryner Jackson, and their children Jim (Marie), Judianne Owen (Sean), Jeremiah (Melissa), Jonathan (Ali), Sachie Hashimoto, and 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Clayne, Rebecca Neslen, Brent (Judy), Alan (Debbie), and Gloria. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Sylvia Jackson, and his brother Benjamin.

A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 9, 2026, and on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Holladay 10th Ward, 4601 South Chapel Lane (2550 East), Holladay, Utah. Memorial services will be at the same location on January 10 at 11:30 am. For those unable to attend, memorial services will be streamed via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97863684083