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In Loving Memory of Jackie Dean Saldana
May 6, 1936 - May 1, 1936
Jackie, a devoted Christian woman, loving mother, sister, grandma, aunt and cherished friend passed away peacefully at the age of 88.
Born on May 6, 1936 in Corsicana, Texas. She was 10 years old when they moved from Texas to Arizona. She attended Miami High School. She worked for Sach Ford Dealership where she met her first husband, Gordon Lee. They moved to Minnesota shortly after where they raised their boys, David and Dennis, and farmed on the original Lee homestead.
Jackie worked full time as an Early Childhood Development Teacher for Head Start. Many years later Jackie moved back to the Globe Miami area where she met up with her high school boyfriend Ray Saldana. They married and made their home in Claypool.
Jackie was a woman who lived her life with faith, compassion and selflessness. Jackie was a devoted member of Central Heights Baptist Church. She lived each day with grace and gave generously of her time and heart. Her love and prayers were abundant.
Jackie spent her days reading and caring for the many plants in her yard. She enjoyed church, lunch out with friends, and special time on Sunday afternoons with her sister Judy.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Allie Minefee , her husband Ray Saldana, her brothers Hugh Minefee, Gary Minefee, Alan Minefee and Sammy Minefee, and her first husband Gordon Lee.
Jackie is survived by her son David Lee and wife Shawn, and son Dennis Lee. She is survived by her sister Judy Minefee, granddaughter Shai, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Private arrangements have been made per Jackie’s wishes with Bulman Miles Funeral Services Globe.
