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Ruthe Jackson was born on 29 October, 1920 in Fort Worth, Texas. Discover Ruthe Jackson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 93 years old?
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Community organizer |
Age |
93 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
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29 October, 1920 |
Birthday |
29 October |
Birthplace |
Fort Worth, Texas |
Date of death |
(2013-08-09) |
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United States |
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Ruthe Jackson Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Ruthe Jackson's Husband?
Her husband is Vernon A. Jackson
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Vernon A. Jackson |
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Ruthe Jackson Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ruthe Jackson worth at the age of 93 years old? Ruthe Jackson’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from United States. We have estimated
Ruthe Jackson's net worth
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Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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She was first elected to the Grand Prairie City Council in 1985, serving on the council's Place 5 and as mayor pro-tem in 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1990 before her term ended in 1991. In 1993 she was re-elected, this time to Place 7 on the council, and served as mayor pro-tem again in 1999 and 2002. As a council member, Jackson served on the Safety Health & Environment Committee and as the Trinity Trails representative for Council. In 1994 she was appointed co-chairman of the closure operation of Naval Air Station Dallas, presenting a NAS Dallas service plaque at the closure ceremony in 1998.
Jackson served as a Dallas County School Board member from 1975–1992, representing Community District 4. Beginning in 1980, she began producing and hosting the public-access television series It's Happening in Grand Prairie, still in production, later adding It Happened in Grand Prairie, a series of history interviews, beginning in 1985, and various specials including "Women in History" documentaries. Jackson was elected to the Texas State Board of Education in 1984 but did not get to serve as the Legislature canceled the elected board and appointed the entire State Board.
During World War II Jackson worked at North American Aviation, Inc. in Grand Prairie. After the war and a short time working at Sargent & Sowell Co. Ruthe co-founded All-Quality Sign & Mfg.Co. with Ernest Seymour. They specialized in silk screened metal signs. In 1947, along with husband Vernon Jackson, they formed Jackson Vending Supply, Inc. A successful distributor of vending machines and equipment till they sold the business in 1998. Ruthe stayed employed with the company that became Product Sales, Inc. as a marketing & Public Relations Consultant.
In 1944, while working at North American, Ruthe met and married Vernon Jackson. They had two daughters, Xanna Jackson Young and Jorja Jackson Clemson who now a council member of District 1 in Grand Prairie, TX, and several grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Ruthe Jackson (October 29, 1920 - August 9, 2013) was an American community organizer. She held a seat on the city council of Grand Prairie, Texas and produced and hosted the longest-running Public-access television cable TV show in Texas. She was considered by many to be the matriarch of Grand Prairie, Texas.
Ruthe Jackson was born 29 October 1920 Fort Worth, Texas, the oldest daughter of Florence Ector Thompson and John Lyle Thompson. Her family moved to Grand Prairie in 1931 and she graduated from Sunset High School in 1938. Jackson completed certificate work at Fort Worth Christian College and Christian College of the Southwest and earned professional parliamentarian certification from La Salle Extension University in 1972.