Jackson Caleb Qualls, 14, of Hettinger, ND passed away at his home on Thursday, March 25, 2021 in Hettinger, ND.

Memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Hettinger Armory at 4:00 p.m. and all are invited to remember Jackson and celebrate his life.

Jackson was born on August 24, 2006. He was an 8th grade student at the Hettinger Public School. Jackson is survived by his parents, Blaine Qualls Sr. and Rebecca Qualls; his sister, Carrie Grossman; his brothers, Blaine Qualls Jr., Benjamin Qualls, Thomas Qualls, Jesse Qualls, and Josh Qualls; his nieces and nephew, Cherokee Warnecke, Jasmine Warnecke, Ryene Warnecke, NoeIle Qualls, Ava Qualls, and Jana Qualls; his uncle and aunts Rick Jenkins, Sandra Morrison, and Amy Ketner; his honorary aunt Vronna Strand-Qualls, his honorary grandmother Dolores Kramer; his beloved dog, Maxine; and a loving community.

Jackson was a very smart young man who was always learning new things. He was learning German and had taught himself to play the ukulele. He had a very creative mind and he loved building things and writing stories. He enjoyed school and he spoke highly of his teachers. He loved playing games with his friends and his brothers. He could be very shy but his smile and laugh always lit up the room. He was a very caring, loving person. Jackson wanted to be a police officer after high school so that he could spend his life helping people. Jackson's memory will live on in the hearts and minds of his family, his friends, and the community.

The Jackson Qualls Memorial Scholarship Fund is being established. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hettinger Public School on Jackson's behalf.