Gerald Dean Price

October 30, 1962 – March 22, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Dean Price, 63, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Taylorsville, Utah. Born on October 30, 1962, in Montpelier, Idaho, Jerry was raised in Laketown, Utah, and later made West Valley City his home.

The youngest of three brothers, Jerry grew up the underdog—competing with (and working alongside) his older brothers taught him grit, strength, and a work ethic that never wavered. Over the years he did whatever honest work was needed: farm and ranch hand, oilfield roughneck, and many other tough jobs. The trade he loved most was machinist. Jerry took deep pride in precision and craft, and he poured the same care into his lifelong love of automobiles. Others will remember him for having the nicest, best-running car on the block and for being the first to pop the hood to help someone else.

Jerry shared a special bond with his mother, Mary. During his last weeks on this earth, he always asked, Where’s Mom, and how is she doing. He was a steady companion and advocate. That devotion was returned in kind and their support for one another was a constant in his life.

Though Jerry lived with a speech impediment that sometimes-made communication difficult, he never let it define him or slow him down. He met life head-on, with determination second to none, and a generosity that could disarm any challenge. Jerry was the kind of man would give you the shirt off his back and show up when it mattered most. He had an unmistakable sense of humor and could make people laugh in any circumstance.

Jerry is survived by his children, Nicole and Justin, granddaughter Alaia, his mother, Mary Price, his sister and brother-in-law Jennifer and Robert Gollaher, brothers, Kris and Rusty Price and twelve Nieces and Nephews. He adored and loved his children and they loved him dearly in return. Family and friends loved him alike and he will be deeply missed. While our hearts are heavy, we are grateful that his suffering has ended and that his spirit is at peace.

Jerry’s legacy is one of hard work, loyalty, and love—the quiet heroism of a man who helped others, found pride in his craft, and never stopped trying. May we honor him by living with the same warmth, humor, and determination he showed all of us, every day.

A celebration of life will be held in his honor on May 30, 2026, in West Valley City. Details forthcoming.