Gerald Orthmeyer Obituary

GERALD "JERRY" WAYNE ORTHMEYER
February 8, 1927 ~ March 19, 2012

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Orthmeyer, resident of Battle Ground, Washington, passed away on March 19, 2012.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce Orthmeyer; sons: Thomas Orthmeyer, Arlington, WA and John Orthmeyer, Vancouver, WA; daughter, Judy Famili of Portland, OR; and grandsons, T.J. Orthmeyer and Kyle Orthmeyer.
A funeral service will be held March 31, 2012, 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, WA.
In lieu of flowers, donate to charity of your choice.
Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 25, 2012.
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Joyce and family, Tom, Judy and Mansuir, John and Kelly, we are so sorry for your loss. It was a great loss for our family also.Jerry was always Uncle Jerry to our girls. We shared many many happy times with your family. We will miss you.

Tom and Pat Nichols

March 27, 2012

Sorry to hear the sad news. We did share some good times at their home in Tecopa with a group of friends. Sorry that we will not be able to attend the memorial service.

Ray & Rose Anderson

March 27, 2012

Oh, Uncle Jerry, we had some good times together.... family reunions in Dog Creek, Canada, Spokane,or Lewisville Park; Saturday night Prime rib dinners', side trips in the southwest;family lunches,hot baths in Tecopa, birthday celebrations with Uncle John. Oh, so many memories. I'm glad we were able to grow closer together these past 12 years and I appreciated your sharing your life experiences and your practical advice. Chuck and I will miss you.
This is one of my favorite pictures of Uncle Jerry.

Lynda Murray

March 26, 2012

So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was well respected by everyone in the Chevron family. I was fortunate enough to work for both Jerry and his brother John. My sympathy to your family.

Mike Henderson

March 26, 2012

Dear Joyce & family, We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We would be there to see you, but we are still in AZ. We will see you soon. God's blessings to all. Jerry will be truly missed!

Bruce Thomas

March 25, 2012

When I think of Jerry Orthmeyer I think of enthusiasm and the biggest smile I have ever seen! He got so excited about the little things in life and passed them on to others. Most of all, the love of his family and life on the farm. He will be greatly missed by many.
My heartfelt sympathy,

Donna Chan-Swain

March 25, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

David Lassiter

March 25, 2012

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