Jackoline "Jackie" Driggers Obituary

Jackoline “Jackie” M. Driggers, 51, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, in her home, under the care of Sanford Hospice

Jackoline Mary Pederson was born February 24, 1974, Ponce, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Wayne and Debra (Eagen) Pederson. She was raised in Fergus Falls, MN and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1992. Jackie went on to further her education at North Dakota State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music.

After completing her studies, Jackie began her professional journey working as an office manager for Lakes Counseling in Detroit Lakes. This is where she met Steve using the dating technology of the time Match.com. She later transitioned to Moorhead, where she worked as a billing specialist for Meritcare and then the Center for Special Surgery. On May 27, 2007, Jackie was united in marriage to Steven Driggers at Moorhead. Together they established their home in Moorhead, where Jackie continued with the Center of Special Surgery until recently when she began working for Family Healthcare as a billing manager.

Jackie possessed a remarkable talent for music, excelling in woodwinds and percussion. Her passion was evident early on as she performed with the Otter Marching Band in high school and NDSU Gold Star Band in college. Even as the years went by, she continued to share her musical talents along with her husband, Steve.

As a devoted mother, Jackie’s enthusiasm for her son Logan’s, who they called their miracle baby, activities were unwavering. She actively supported his endeavors as a Boy Scout Mom and took on coaching roles for his T-ball and soccer teams. Additionally, Jackie had a profound love for cooking, constantly trying new dishes and recipes inspired by cookbooks and her favorite culinary shows.

She is survived by her husband, Steven; son, Logan; brother, Chris Pederson, Prinsburg, MN, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her special aunt, Dot.

A Celebration of Jackie’s Life will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 9, 2025, at Horace Lutheran Church, Horace, ND.