Jackson, Lyla Joanne Sullivan Age 79, Columbia Heights, MN. Born June 20, 1935, died August 29, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Gladys Sullivan; brothers, Donald, Lyle, Richard and Gerald. Survived by husband, Lloyd Jackson; son, Lyle Jackson (Steven Hopp); daughter, Laurie Jackson (Tom Charbonneau) and grandson, Jackson Charbonneau. Lyla was born & raised in Columbia Heights, graduated Columbia Heights HS, attended St. Cloud University and earned a degree in Elementary Education. She married her lifelong love, Lloyd Jackson, and raised two children. Lyla was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights, where she was active in choir, served on various committees and worked as volunteer coordinator. She loved camping, travel, her family and was a dear friend to many. Memorial service to be held Friday, Sept. 5, 11 AM at First Lutheran Church of Col. Hts., 1555 40th Ave NE, Col. Hts. Visitation 1 hour prior to service.