As a child I remember my father laying under a car more times than I can say. Later whenever I had an automobile issue, I would call my dad. However there comes a time when you are too old to ask your father to help you with your car problems and when that day comes, you have to call Jerry. Jerry never hesitated to help if help was needed; no matter what time of the day it was, you could count on him. And we did.
Jerry was more my husband's friend than mine. They spoke on the phone and saw each other fairly often. Whenever he drove up into our driveway he would always have a smile on his face and something friendly or funny to say. He was an easy guy to like. Our families had met at church years and years ago. Back then Jerry and his wife had four of the cutest little girls we had ever met. They are now lovely young women.
When my husband had an accident in his shop a couple of years ago he was hurt quite badly, bleeding from his head and unable to move but he was able to press the one button that got Jerry on the phone. He had just gotten off of a plane but he answered anyway. Jerry then called me and so an ambulance was soon on the way. My daughters believe that Jerry saved my husband's life. All I know is that in a world of busyness, he always had time for us. And for that we will always be grateful.
Jerry died recently and his loss is felt deeply by so many people. He had struggled with a previous heart attack and had made some changes in order to live a healthier life. Unfortunately he did not survive this latest cardiac arrest. He was not an old man and so his death is especially sad. His daughters had looked forward to much more time with their dad. We all thought that we had many more years with our friend Jerry. If I could talk to him one more time I would thank him: for the smiles, the jokes, the car repairs and the call. We'll miss you Jerry!
Jerry was more my husband's friend than mine. They spoke on the phone and saw each other fairly often. Whenever he drove up into our driveway he would always have a smile on his face and something friendly or funny to say. He was an easy guy to like. Our families had met at church years and years ago. Back then Jerry and his wife had four of the cutest little girls we had ever met. They are now lovely young women.
When my husband had an accident in his shop a couple of years ago he was hurt quite badly, bleeding from his head and unable to move but he was able to press the one button that got Jerry on the phone. He had just gotten off of a plane but he answered anyway. Jerry then called me and so an ambulance was soon on the way. My daughters believe that Jerry saved my husband's life. All I know is that in a world of busyness, he always had time for us. And for that we will always be grateful.
Jerry died recently and his loss is felt deeply by so many people. He had struggled with a previous heart attack and had made some changes in order to live a healthier life. Unfortunately he did not survive this latest cardiac arrest. He was not an old man and so his death is especially sad. His daughters had looked forward to much more time with their dad. We all thought that we had many more years with our friend Jerry. If I could talk to him one more time I would thank him: for the smiles, the jokes, the car repairs and the call. We'll miss you Jerry!
