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With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of Jacklyn Begreta Rockhold, at the age of 82, of Green River, Wyoming. She died surrounded by her loving family on Oct. 22, 2026, following a battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 13, 1944, to Adam and Olga Christman in Billings, Montana.
Jackie was raised in Powell, Wyoming, where she attended school as well as one year at Northwest Community College. She married Clifford W. Rockhold, on Aug. 31, 1963, and they moved to Laramie where both attended the University of Wyoming. In 1965 they moved to Green River, Wyoming, so that Clifford could begin his career as a teacher. Jackie worked as a secretary for the school system for a few years. She later completed her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Wyoming and taught first grade for 22 years where her passion was to teach children to read. She retired in 2003 and enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, hand and longarm quilting, outdoor activities, gardening, cooking and playing Mahjong. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church in Green River, Wyoming.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Clifford Rockhold. Other surviving family members include one sister; Delores Rickard of Cody, Wyoming; two daughters; Morgan Creeger and husband J. Todd Creeger of Thayne, Wyoming, and Darcy Bath and husband Fred Bath of Rock Springs, Wyoming; two granddaughters: Kailey Creeger of San Antonio and Lynsey Creeger of Houston, Texas; One step-grandson: Matt Bath and wife Tobi Bath of Denver, Colorado; and one step-granddaughter: Shelbey Hensler and husband Hunter Hensler of Grants Pass, Oregon; one niece and several nephews.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Jackie did not want a memorial service but requested those who knew her to reminisce about good times or experiences with her and enjoy the memories, perhaps eating a s’more around a campfire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cowboys Against Cancer or Hospice of Sweetwater County.
