Douglas Jackson

Douglas W. Jackson, 67, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 8301 Aurora Ave., in Urbandale. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Gloria Dei with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.dignitymemorial.com.

Doug was born in Corning on Feb. 22, 1952, son of Bradford and Ruth Jackson. He later moved with his parents to the family farm outside of Creston. He graduated from Creston High School in 1970.

After high school, he headed off to Drake University where he received his BSBA with a major in finance in 1974 and his MBA in 1975. During his time at Drake, he also joined the Air National Guard.

On July 18, 1987, he married Carol Behnke, the love of his life. Together, in 1991, they were blessed with their daughter Meredith. Doug enjoyed spending quality time with his loving family, whether it was at home relaxing or traveling the world.

Doug achieved a world-renowned career as a commodity broker and VP for the international division of INTL FCStone. Doug was a titan in his industry, and well respected worldwide for his insightful perspectives and analysis about the grain markets in his daily wires and on the “Market to Market” TV program on IPTV.

Surviving are his mom, Ruth Jackson, formerly of Creston; his wife Carol Behnke Jackson of Des Moines and daughter Meredith Jackson of Denver, Colorado.

Doug was preceded in death by his father Bradford Jackson.

Doug was a loving and devoted husband and father. He always will be remembered for his quick wit, loving heart, spectacular knowledge of history and world events, classy taste and his strong, but quiet faith.

Memorials may be given to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or Mayo Clinic with the gift designated for brain cancer research (www.mayoclinic.org/development).