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1943
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2013
Jerry Stanford Obituary
Jerry Chris Stanford, 69, passed away March 1, 2013 at Dougherty Hospice House. Survivors include his wife, Bev; two daughters, Jennifer (Chris) Schell, Aberdeen, SD, Gretchen Stanford, Minneapolis, MN; three grandchildren, Joshua, Justice, Sydney; and two sisters, Mary Stanford, Sally Tuttle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Grace Stanford; and brother, Richard.
A service of remembrance will be held 2:00pm Monday, March 4, 2013 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Visitation with family present will be one hour prior the service. www.heritagesfsd.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Stanford
March 4, 2013
As a childhood friend of Jerry's daughter, Jenny, I enjoyed many outdoor trips with Jerry, Bev and family who were kind enough to take me with them on their adventures on the prairie. Jerry led the family in a kind, strong but gentle way and enjoyed sharing his love for the outdoors. In addition, after college, I had the fortunate opportunity to work with Jerry at SD Social Services, where I learned a lot from him about serving others in the community. Jerry was intelligent, fun to be with, and always had a story to tell about his adventures with birds on the prairie. Jerry's spirit will always be with me when I: think of the prairie; serve others; and remember fond childhood memories being included in their family. Go in God's peace by rising up on eagles wings forever, Jerry!
Rod Stanford
March 4, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I will always remember how Uncle Jerry would laugh. Especially when his brother would get mad.
Audra Staebell
March 3, 2013
Jerry and his wife Bev were always there for me as I was a childhood friend of their daughter, Gretchen. I will always remember him cheering us on at our various youth activies, showing us pointers on how to shoot a basketball, his love for the outdoors and his infectious laugh and smile. My heart goes out to the Stanford family. Bless you Jerry, I know you are enjoying all your birds now.
Gary Callies
March 3, 2013
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I will alway remember the bus trips with him and you Bev. Great memories. Prayers for you and your family. Gary and Bonnie Callies
Lana Herlyn
March 2, 2013
I really enjoyed Jerry's bird articles. He had a wonderful writing style. My sympathy.
March 2, 2013
Sorry for your loss, I worked many years with Jerry in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Gordon and Marie Geffre
June Witte
March 2, 2013
I would much rather be reading Jerry's bird articles or seeing him interviewed on TV about the postal system or seeing his smile and twinkle in his eyes than reading his obituary. My heart and prayers are with you, Bev, and the family. You will see him again, and that is a great consolation.
March 2, 2013
I would rather be reading Jerry's bird columns or seeing him interviewed on TV about the postal service or hearing him laugh and seeing the twinkle in his eye than reading his obituary. My heart and prayers are with you Bev, and the family. June Witte
Joan (Nelson) Boyd
March 2, 2013
So sorry to hear about the loss of Jerry
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bev and family
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