Jackman was the son of George and Rose. After living in Dauphin, he moved to
Calgary in the mid-1960s, before he and his wife Eleanor moved back to Winnipeg in the 1970s, settling in the
Windsor Park neighbourhood. He had three children. He worked for
Sherwin-Williams Paints, Jordan & Ste-Michelle Cellars, T.G. Bright Wines and Cartier Wines. In addition to curling, he played
fastball in the summer. He served as "Grand Exalted Ruler" of the organization from 1974 to 1975. ==References==