Duran Lee Jackson, age 19, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016. Duran was born April 4, 1997 in Williston, North Dakota to Leslie Jackson. He graduated a year early in 2014 from Poplar High School.
In Duran’s short life, he enjoyed visiting with friends, fishing, sports especially the Denver Broncos. He was able to travel and live in different areas with his brother CJ.
On July 12, 2016 Duran was blessed with a baby boy named Alexander Mychael Hopkins Jackson. He was very happy and proud to become a father.
At the time of his death Duran was enlisted in the Montana National Guard as a 91E Allied Trade Specialist.
He was very smart and loved learning new things. He played all sports, baseball, golf, football and wrestling. In high school he had a good friendship with his coach Jason Frederick, the county Sheriff. He was a winner in all sports. Duran learned how to hunt and fish from his uncles Brad Gray Hawk, Justin and Jason Gray Hawk. He loved being all things in his Native culture. He was also taught to drum, sing and dance at an early age. He loved going to the Pow-Wows. He went to many ceremonies and traditional sweats.
Duran is preceded in death by Grandmother Alma Jean Jackson and Uncle Don Jackson.
Duran is survived by his mother Leslie Jackson (Mavis Draszt); adopted father Rusty Denny (Claudia); brother CJ (Jessie) Colon; sister Olivia (Chris) Headdress; sister Verlyn and brother Thomas Scott; niece Essence Headdress; adopted parents, Brad and Maureen Gray Hawk; and many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, Grandmothers and friends.
Cissy Eagleman and family says
Duran, you will be missed greatly and by so many family and friends. You were a good person and I KNOW you’ll be an awesome Angel.
Prayers of comfort for your family…
Journey well Duran…Heaven gained another Angel…
Stacey Summers & family! says
Sincere condolences & prayers to the family.
Chandra Young says
Duran was always a smart, kind, respectful student. Prayers for healing to all his family and friends. I know he will be missed.
Chandra Young
Margarett Campbell says
My condolences to his family. May you find peace during these dark times. Prayers for you all.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
Leslie, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. We send our deepest condolences to you and your Family.
John W Dupree says
Rest In Peace, Duran.
Wayne & Evetta Two Bulls says
Leslie,
We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. We pray that God will grant you the strength needed to get through this moment in your life. Our sincerest condolences.
Wayne and Evetta
Jason & Nathelle Frederick says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Duran was a funny, kind, thoughtful, and respectful young man. He will always be remembered in our family.
Jason & Nathelle Frederick
Rosella Sky Arrow says
Leslie, So sorry for your lose. God has called his angel home. Many blessing sent to you and your family. It is a hard road when we lose someone we love. I send my prayers and condolences.
Joel & Marcella Grey Bull says
To Leslie n family
We send our sincere thoughts n Prayers to you all…He will be missed! Find comfort in the memories you share with him. May God bless you all.
Terry Falcon says
Duran was a fine young man who I had the privilege to know. He had a great personality and I enjoyed seeing him in school every day. I send my prayers and condolences to all of his family. A sad day for PHS.
Kathy Licht says
I’m so sorry for loss. Condolances and prayers to family and friends.
Penny Kaleva says
Duran was always fun in P.E. And I will always remember what a great kid he was. He was quiet but new how to have fun and worked hard. I loved his smile and how hard tried to do his best! He will be dearly missed. God Bless his family and friends. You are in my prayers.