Jerry was born November 8, 1925 and was a life-long resident of Portland. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942 and worked for Pacific Northwest Bell for close to 30 years.
Jerry loved to travel. She loved to laugh out loud and lived life to the fullest. Her spirit and zest for life were contagious, and she impacted everyone who knew her. She loved the world and the world loved her.
She is survived by her loving husband Don Pearson, devoted daughter Karen Kiefaber, cherished sister Margaret Moilanen and several nieces and nephews.