No words, can say the profound impact this man had in my life. The love, compassion, and warmth he always showed everyone. From his jokes, to his laugh, to his firm belief in family. Anyone would be blessed to have him as a father, Uncle, mentor, friend, and those who didn't have him in their lives could certainly find themselves envious. Summers (not enough) spent with him and my Aunt Dean, the jokes he and I played on one another I will hold dear. He loved my son Rhett immensely and enjoyed watching him grow into a young man navigating his military career. He loved my husband Ken and enjoyed swapping stories with him. While their time wasn't nearly enough they certainly enjoyed the moments and laughs they had. My heart is broken, for my Uncle was always the epitome of what everyone longs for in a father. He was always that surrogate father for me. He's been taken far too soon. But truthfully. I would never had been ready. And any time would have been too soon. I'll miss hearing him jokingly say"who let her in" when I walked in a room or always poking fun if Wyoming had mail service or pony express. Uncle Jerry, I love you. ❤️ I miss you. Thank you for your love. Your lessons, and we will watch over Mimi for you. Amber, Ken, and Rhett