He graduated from Yakima High School, then went to Yakima Valley Community College. After a year of college he joined the United States Coast Guard and served 4 years on the East Coast. While there he met and married Linda Watkinson. After his time in the service they moved back to the Valley where their daughter Gari Lynn was born. He went to work for Yakima County Sheriff's Department and retired in 1979.
In 1975 he married Carol Hadley Kelley. After retiring they would spend their winters in Yuma, AZ where they made lots of friends and enjoyed their time down there greatly.
Jerry is survived by his daughter Gari Lynn & (Steve) Currier from Idaho, Step-son Michael & (Kim) Kelley from Oregon, and Step-daughter Sandra & (Sam) Hull from Washington. 7 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife Carol and Step-daughter Terresa Adams.
He was a member of Wiley Union Church and thanks to Pastor Terry for his visits with him.
Also a special thank you to everyone at Highgate Senior Living for the wonderful care they gave Jerry.
Jerry loved hunting and fishing. A special thank you to Don Brunssen, who continued to encourage him and even take him fishing this last year.
A service will be held Thursday, September 19th at 10:00 a.m. at Keith and Keith Funeral Home on 902 W. Yakima Ave.
