

October 30, 1949 - December 19, 2012
SALEM - Bill Jersey was born in Corvallis Oregon, October 30, 1949 to William Sr and Marilyn Jersey. He passed away December 19, 2012, at the age of 63. He graduated from South Salem High School in 1967. Bill was raised in Corvallis, but later moved to Salem where he started his family and lived most of his life. He served in the United States Army Reserves as a First Class Sergeant/Drill Sergeant for 23 years and retired in 1993. He worked at Fairview for the State of Oregon and then transitioned to group homes once Fairview closed and retired after 30 years from the State of Oregon. He very much enjoyed watching football; San Francisco 49ers being his favorite team. He also loved airplanes, war movies, and cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents William Sr and Marilyn Jersey, brother Gerry Jersey and sister Diane Lavigueur.
He is survived by his wife Roxanne Jersey. Children Kim Jersey Bradshaw and husband, Mike; Kirsten Jersey, and Edward Marsden; brother, Alan Jersey; and 2 grandchildren Mason and Hailey.
A public viewing will be Wednesday, December 26, 2012 from 2-5 pm, followed the next day, Thursday, 10 am, by a Celebration of Life at Howell Edwards Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Home. To leave online condolences, please visit www.HED-FH.com.
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