GERALD CRUMPACKER Obituary


GERALD L. "JERRY" CRUMPACKER
November 13, 1930 ~ October 3, 2012

Gerald L. "Jerry" Crumpacker was born Nov. 13, 1930 in Camas, WA. He died Oct. 3, 2012 in Olympia, WA from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
After his high school graduation in 1949 from Washougal High School, he attended Pacific University where he played football.
Jerry joined the Navy in 1951 and served his country until his discharge in 1954.
He worked for Georgia Pacific (formerly known as Crown Zellerbach and James River Corporation) at the Camas Paper Mill for 34 years retiring Dec. 31, 1994.
Jerry was an avid sports fan and participant. As part of a Vancouver, WA fast pitch team he played in the World Tournament in Florida in 1957. His love of sports continued throughout his life. He loved spending time outdoors hunting, deep sea fishing, gardening, and watching his sons, daughters, and grandchildren participate in baseball, football, soccer, and basketball. Jerry loved to travel and visited many states as wells as several foreign countries while visiting each of our foreign exchange students and their families.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Janell M. Crumpacker - Olympia, WA; sons: Tom Turcotte - Olympia, WA, Tony Turcotte - Tenino, WA, Jeff Crumpacker, Greg Crumpacker, and Cliff Clemons - Vancouver, WA; daughters: Linda Christian - Portland, OR, Vicki Jollie - Vancouver, WA, Becki Bost - Fairview, OR, and Lori Sorrells - Vancouver, WA; sister, Beverly Galloway - Eatonville, WA; brother, Charles Crumpacker - Washougal, WA; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces; and three foreign exchange student sons, André Montini of Brazil, Luis Cesaretti of Mexico, and Markku Suopanki of Finland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Virgil "Buck" Crumpacker; and daughter, Traci Stillson.
Graveside services will be held Fri., Nov. 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in Willamette National Cemetery Portland, OR.
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Published by The Columbian on Oct. 12, 2012.
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An outstanding friend, filled with great enjoyment and skill. Jerry and I hit it off instantly, never stopped loving the guy.

Harold R. Olson & Geraldine Olson

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October 7, 2021

Janell, thinking of you at this time of loss. May the wonderful memories you have, bring a smile to your face and peace to your heart.

Georgena Hanning

October 17, 2012

Jerry brings memories of a wonderful warm smile, a delightful gentleman

kay bloss

October 15, 2012

Janell,

It was a privilege to know Jerry, and for him to be part of my life. I recall many times, him walking through the office at the mill with a big smile on his face. And it seemed a day didn't go by when I would drive by your home on 32nd St and see what a beautiful place you two had knowing that somewhere, Jerry was working diligently around it.

May God be with you at this time, and may you find the peace you seek during this loss.

God Bless,

Brad & Laurie Larsen

Brad Larsen

October 15, 2012

Janell,
Our prayers are with you and Jerry. He was a good man......

I still remember the good times at Steelscape

Sam Jones

October 15, 2012

Janell and Family,
May it be of some comfort to you and your family too know that other care.

David and Annice Sampson

October 14, 2012

Janell and Family,
May it be of some comfort to you and your family to know that others care.
We are sorry for your loss.

David and Annice Sampson

October 14, 2012

To the Crumpacker Family - Jerry was a wonderful person and we know you'll miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Orvis & Gail Olson

October 14, 2012

Janell, I was sorry to read of Jerry's passing - he was such gentle guy and a pleasure to work with.

Fran Chase

October 13, 2012

To my Friend Jeff.... Know Dad is in a great place and in good hands!

God Bless!

Beau Weidman

October 12, 2012

Janell and Family: You will always be in our prayers. We all had so much fun together. Harold & Geri Olson

October 12, 2012

Rick and I knew Jerry for just under a year as Rick's Dad, Ray Forcier joined the Bonaventure Memory Care facility as a new resident in November of 2011. Jerry was a sweet gentle person - we enjoyed talking with him and we will miss him. We loved his hats! Our sympathy to the family.

Rick and Jill Forcier

October 12, 2012

I knew Jerry as a keen competitor in HS sports and always a gentleman. Prayers will be for healing to his family from thier loss

Don Lutz

October 12, 2012

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