Lynn M. Jackson

The world is a sadder place today due to the passing of Lynn M. Jackson, also known as Sparkle the Clown.

For over 30 years Sparkle was an entertainer of children and adults alike. Through her original music, magic show and balloon artistry, Sparkle was a consummate thespian. With her musical partner Kenan Sweezy, she performed at The Islands Folk Festival, Folk Life in Seattle, Hillside Mall, Clown Fest at Galey’s Farm, and elsewhere. Lynn was born in 1946, at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables Florida when it was a military hospital. She grew up in Louisville Kentucky, moved to Canada and met Norman Jackson in Edmonton. Norm and Lynn have been married for 32 years. For 2l of those years they owned Selkirk Guest House B&B in Victoria, BC. Lynn is survived by her children Rachel Cooper, and Dave and Douglas Jackson, heartdaughter Laura; eight grandchildren; mother – 88 year old Tilly; brothers Robb and Charlie; sisters Lisa and Barbara.

Lynn had Cancer for 4 years and passed away in Victoria Hospice February 6, 2012. A Bahai service at Royal Oak Burial Park in the Woodlands section will take place on February 8, 2012 at 2:00pm. Costumes are optional. Donations in memory may be made to the Cancer Agency or Victoria Hospice.

A celebration of Lynn’s life will take place at Norway House on February 17th, from 3:00pm – 10:00pm. Please bring musical instruments. Sparkles costumes will be silently auctioned with proceeds to Victoria Hospice. Condolences to the family may be offered below.

The Clown’s Prayer

Lord, as we stumble through this life help us to create more laughter than tears, dispense more happiness than gloom, spread more cheer than despair. Never let us become so indifferent that we will fail to see the wonder in the eyes of a child or the twinkle in the eyes of the aged. Never let us forget that our total effort is to cheer people, make them happy and forget at least for a moment, all the unpleasant things in their lives. And Lord, in our final moment, may we hear you whisper: “When you made my people smile, you made me smile”. God Bless.

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19 Responses

  1. Lyn was my “kissin cousin.” Even as young children she was special to me. One of my last memories is of her and Rachel and myself sitting on the floor of the house at 206. Lyn or Rachel or perhaps both were doing “SBD’s” I‘lll never forget. I will be glad to see her again when my time comes. I will always love you, Lyn. Until then, ChasBa

  2. Claudia and Annika Harrer ,Germany-Munich says:

    We stayed at Selkirk guest house during the days lynn got the diagnosis.
    Today after about 6 years we started to look for Lynn and we are so sad about this information.
    All the best for Lynn, Claudia

  3. We stayed at Selkirk on our honeymoon, and on two other occasions. Lynn was the sweetest person we ever met, and every day there was a joy because of her. We all performed at Folklife, and we will miss her sweet self every year.

  4. Lynn brought a special magic to our Midway at the Oak Bay Tea Party, the Vancouver Island Exhibition and the Salmon Arm Fair. Though I never saw Lynn outside of her costume, you could tell she had a heart of gold underneath the Sweet Painted Smile she wore on her face.

    The Children of our fairs will greatly miss her sunny spirit, and creative balloons! She was a pleasure and a treasure.

    Our condolences to Lynne’s family, from all of us At Shooting Star Amusements

  5. Dear Rachel: Sincere condolences and love to you and your family.

  6. I miss you so much! My third Mother!!! you taught me so much and one of the best things how to laugh at myself and to make others laugh with me! I am glad your star is shining bright in the sky!
    Love Terra (Bobbin)

  7. Dear Norm & Family,

    My sincere condolences on the passing of your wife, mother and grandmother, she was such happy inspiration to all. May her legacy continue:)

    Amigo,

    Don Munroe

  9. Dear Norm and Family,
    News of Lyn’s passing has reached me here in the Yukon. I too am deeply sorry to hear this news. How blessed i feel to have had Lyn come into my life….i will always hold her close and know that she made life a whole lot better for many.
    My thoughts are with you…..I would very much like to offer my “Sparkle” photo project that Lyn asked that i do for you.

    My love to all of you….thank you for sharing Lyn.

    Heather

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