Born to John and Marjorie Bollivar on March 4, 1961, Jackie grew up in Prophetstown, Illinois, and graduated from Prophetstown-Lyndon High School in 1979.
Jackie was the last of the Bollivar sisters to move to Iowa, making the move to Fort Atkinson in May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. She loved the quiet life she built there, surrounded by her beloved dogs — first her miniature dachshunds, Buster and Millie, and later her toy poodle, Terrence, also known as Big T. Her dogs were her world.
Jackie brought a fun, spunky energy to life. She was fueled by Diet Mountain Dew, loved nothing more than finding a good bargain and cherished lunch dates with those she cared about. She had a famous sweet tooth for ice cream and homemade treats, and her family always looked forward to the delicious apple pies she lovingly baked for gatherings.
Above all, Jackie loved spending time with her family and was immensely proud of her nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marjorie (Betts) Bollivar, and her beloved dogs, Pekin, Buster and Millie.
She is survived by her loyal pup, Terrence; her sisters, Johnna Bollivar (Mark Ingram) and Jaydeane Bollivar Berns (Mike Johnson); and many cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces and a great-nephew due in December.
A private service will be held for immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Iowa Humane Society in Decorah, Iowa, in honor of Jackie’s deep love for animals.
