Burwayne D. Jackson, 80, of Fallbrook, Calif., died peacefully on January 1, 2016, two weeks after a diagnosis of large B cell lymphoma.

He is survived by sister Judy Laidler (spouse Keith) of Holland, Mich.; daughter Laurie LaVonne (spouse Tom) of Bedford, Ind.; son Tim Jackson (spouse Tina) of Idaho Falls, Idaho; step-daughter Pam Rundle (spouse Ken) of Escondido, Calif.; step-son Jay Webber (spouse Marcia) of Lake Forest, Calif.; ex-wives Sonja Jackson and Virginia Marsh of Indiana;and five grandchildren, Tom, Anna, Jake, Faith and Olivia.

He was preceded in death by his parents Juanita and Burr Jackson; sister Janet; and wives Anne (Wright) and Shirley (Keenan).

Burwayne – known to his friends at "Burr" – was born April 17, 1935 in Lake Odessa, Mich. As a high school junior, he was state track champion in the half-mile. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Michigan State University. After ROTC in college, he served active and reserve duty in the U.S. Army. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserves in 1994 as a Lt. Colonel. He was director of Campus Food Services at Indiana University from

1964 until his retirement in 1996.

After retirement, Burr and his wife Anne ran a bed & breakfast in Nashville, Indiana called 'Owl Creek Roost' before moving to Mission Viejo, Calif. in the early 21st century. He and Anne lived in the East Ridge neighborhood of Fallbrook for nearly 10 years, where Burr served on the neighborhood's board or directors. He also served several years as a volunteer with the San Diego County Sheriff's department stationed in Fallbrook until a month before his death.

Most recently, Burr lived very independently in a lovely apartment at the Silvergate retirement community in Fallbrook, where he had many friends among the residents and staff.

Burr was a world traveler and an avid reader and student of the natural sciences, society, sports, politics, religion and spirituality. His favorite bird was the crow because of their intelligence, but Burr had a love for dogs, especially rescues. Burr was an inspiration to all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life will be held at Silvergate Fallbrook Retirement Residence- East Wing on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Memorials may be made to the Animal Sanctuary of Fallbrook, or the Elizabeth Hospice in Escondido.