Frederick Rhio Jackson

Seal Rock, OR resident, Mr. Frederick Rhio Jackson, 81, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 due to long time heart decline at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Corvallis, OR. Rhio was born December 9, 1944 to Frederick Seward & Phyllis Haigh (Goul) Jackson in Washington DC. He lived there until he was 14 years old when his dad’s work moved them to Santa Barbara, CA where he graduated from San Marcos High School. Before leaving Santa Barbara to go to college Rhio spent a year working as a Hot Shot Firefighter, fighting fires of Lis Padres National Forest where he gained many stories and experiences. He continued his education graduating from Humboldt University in Eureka, CA. Before living in Oregon in 1995, Rhio lived in Arcata, CA while in college and he married his first wife Robyn. They had a daughter, Chemine Allis Jackson in 1966. After divorce in 1970 he moved to Bakersfield, CA to start his Bureau of Land Management career, then to Boise, ID where he met his second wife, Linda Jackson in 1976. They then moved to Ukiah, CA where he advanced his BLM career in 1978 becoming Expert at Annual Grasslands in Range management. In 1980 they moved to Denver, CO where he worked the Colorado Range then moving to BLM/Interior Dept of New Hazardous Materials Team, working nationally to triage BLM Hazmat Sites for super fund cleanup. He retired in 1995 to move to Oregon to be near his and Linda’s family. Chemine came to live with them in Denver in 1984 and she still lives in Cheyenne, WY. Rhio was a sweet, caring man who went out of his way to help people in so many ways. He mentored many in their careers in BLM. Rhio always enjoyed fishing, photography, darkroom and loved building and fixing up his new Oregon property. After retiring he spent much of his time helping other people. Whether older folks needing home repairs and other assistance, to being a friend you could count on to be there in good or hard times. He helped his Dad and Linda’s mom as they aged and to their last moments. A man you could count on. He donated his eyes after passing, thus touching lives be giving sight to others. From his friends, Mike & Laura, “One life lived, many lives touched.” From his cousin, Rob Jackson of Cincinnati, “As some people journey through life they leave footprints of kindness and love. Even when they’re gone the mark they’ve left behind continues to inspire us.” Rhio was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Phyllis Dillingham. He is survived by his wife Linda Jackson of Seal Rock, OR; and daughter, Chemine Jackson of Cheyenne, WY. Rhio’s favorite phrase and concept was: “Choices and Consequences.”

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Frederick Rhio Jackson

December 9, 1944 - April 9, 2026