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Jacqueline Ann Bain, 70

| March 7, 2020 10:13 PM

Jacqueline Ann Bain, 70, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020, in the loving presence of her husband Oakford and sons Jason and Robert.

Jackie was born Dec. 29, 1949, in Salt Lake City but spent her younger years in Kalispell. She graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Social Welfare degrees. She later earned a Bachelor of Science in Primary Education degree at Fresno State University and taught elementary school in Fresno, California.

Jackie moved with husband Oakford and son Robert to Yuma in 2002 where she taught school in Yuma School District 1 and Crane Elementary School District. Following retirement, Jackie was an avid volunteer at both Yuma Regional Medical Center and later for the Yuma Main Library.

Jackie enjoyed reading and participating in book clubs, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Jackie was predeceased by her father James and mother Mary Gardner.

She is survived by husband of 49 years Oakford, son Robert of Yuma, and son Jason (Melissa), and grandchildren Stella and Jackson. Jackie is also survived by brothers James, Bill and Michael, and by sisters Bonnie, Linda, Marilynne and Colleen.

A memorial service will be held at Yuma Mortuary, 775 S. 5th Ave., on Tuesday, March 10, with public viewing from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and services to follow at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Make a Wish Foundation.

Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun.