Wilbert Jackson

Wilbert “Willy” Jackson, 50, of Frazer died Sept. 14, 2023.

He was born Feb. 17, 1973, in Wolf Point to Wilbert “Chief” Jackson and Francis Hotomaine Jackson. He was raised in Frazer where he graduated with the class of 1991. While in high school, he played basketball, football and other sports.

Frazer School is also where he met Gaydella Gleed. They stayed together throughout their high school years and had two children, Jordan Ty and Joseph Aaron. They later separated, but remained close friends.

Anyone who knew him would say he was quiet and kept himself, but those who were close to him can tell stories about his sense of humor. He was able to bring joy and laughter into any room or situation he came across. He adored his grandsons and his many nephews and nieces.

Going to rodeos was a big part of his life. He started off as a bareback rider at age 17 and eventually followed in his father’s footsteps as a wild horse racer at the age of 18. He loved wild horse racing and his horses Buddy and Copenhagen were always a big part of his life growing up.

He was an avid Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls and