Mr. Jerry David Kauffman

In Loving Memory

He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, co-worker, neighbor and friend. Loyal and proudly dedicated to his country and an effective contributor and staunch supported of NASA’s space programs. Jerry won great admiration and respect by many and was a wonderful mentor. He was a Christian man of Lutheran faith and led a full and rewarding life. You will be sorely missed!

Born, Dec. 24, 1935 – Denver, CO to William D. and Vivian (Pierce) Kauffman

Survived by wife, Barbara J. (Seip) Kauffman, Brother Richard, Sister, Juanita, sons Randal A. Kauffman and David Kauffman, and Daughter Michelle (Munoz) Kauffman, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by Father William, Mother Vivian, Sister, Nancy and married 1st wife, Patricia (Balderston) Kauffman, 1963 – deceased 1993. Married to 2nd wife and high school sweetheart, Barbara J. Seip.

Education:

Attended Englewood High School, class of 1954

Completed College of the Mainland Flight Training School

Clubs/Affiliations:

Member of “Chevrons” Car Club, Englewood, CO

Trumpet Player, Moe Allen’s Dance Band, Englewood, CO

Employment:

Martin Co., Denver, CO

NASA Space Center, Houston, TX

Contractor: Hernandez, Northrop and Jacobs (JSC) to name a few

Hobbies:

Fishing, Ice Skating, Water Skiing & Hunting. Mechanic, Loved to Blow Things Up!

Awards/Recognition:

Honorable Discharge, United States Navy, 1963

Cessna, First Solo Flight Award

Prestigious NASA Silver Snoopy Award Recipient March, 1989

Elk of the Year: 1974-1975

Captured Many Trophy Fish & Tournament Awards!

Arrangements:

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Family 4:00 pm

Guests 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Forest Park East Funeral Home

21620 Gulf Freeway

Webster, TX 77598

Phone: (281) 332-3111

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., April 28, 2010

Forest Park East Chapel Funeral Home - Chapel

Internment: Monday, May 3, 2010, 12:30pm

Ft. Logan National Cemetery

4400 W. Kenyon Avenue

Denver, CO 80236

Phone: (303) 761-0117

Flowers: Flowers & Company (281) 487-1896

In Lieu of Flowers, Donations to American Heart Assn., In memory of Jerry D. Kauffman

Tributes and Communication to the Family to:

Mrs. Barbara J. Kauffman

416 Glenlea Dr.

Friendswood, TX 77546