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Jerome Lance Obituary
Lance worked for the department for 38 years, serving as its chief from 1999 to 2002. He began his career with the department in 1964 and worked various assignments before his promotion to chief.
Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Lance
23 Entries
August 10, 2015
I was sorry to read of the passing of Jerry. He was a much respected officer and Chief.
Our respects to his family from (retired) Captain Riley W.Brown & wife.
Wanda Smith
August 10, 2015
Beautiful Celebration of Life Service yesterday. So thankful I got to be there. My brother Fred Morris & I grew up with Jerry and he was a "big brother" to us. Have many fond memories, love & prayers to Bunny and his family.
Earle Robitaille
August 9, 2015
A great loss to his family, neigbors , friends & the law enforcement community he served so well for so many years.
I counted Jerry as a friend & I am saddened by his untimely loss. RIP.
Mike DiMiceli
August 8, 2015
May God Bless the Lance extended family in this time of sorrow. I knew and worked with Jerry for more than 30 years while I was at POST. I always admired and respected his ethics, judgment, and enjoyed his straightforward honesty.
Rest in Peace with God, my friend.
fred morris
August 8, 2015
Thank you Jerry, "Sarge" for your guidance when we were young. The time we spent at Bethel Baptist church.. you singing Do Lord, with that Deep base voice, still can be heard in my heart. Bunny I am so sorry for your loss.. My sister Wanda and I loved Jerry being a part of our family and we are so proud of him..
Grant and Sue and Family Newton
August 6, 2015
Bunny, Pam, Darren: We are so sorry for your loss and will really miss Jerry. Brings back memories of the SparkPlugs when he was the coach. I know that sports brought us together as life long friends. Be strong and remember how lucky you and us have been to have had him in our lives.
Dianna Anderson
August 4, 2015
It was an honor to serve under Chief Lance. I remember the news conference when our officers Black & Delfin were ambushed, and I saw my Chief in tears and I cried, both for the incident, and because my Chief was not afraid to express his grief. I admired him. Eternal peace, sir,
August 4, 2015
Many happy memories with the family at Christmas time. I used to look up to my older 2nd cousins, Jerry, Pat, and Virginia who I thought the world of. He was always part of the Oberg's! He was my cousin . A very special man who loved, laughed and then left.
Linda Oberg Mckeen
Jerry Caligiuri
August 4, 2015
RIP Chief Jerry Lance.Thank you for your service. I remember your kind and gentle spirit.You will be missed
George Fox
August 3, 2015
I worked with and for Chief Lance for 30 years. He was always fair and a man of great integrity and I considered him a friend. Our friendship goes back to when our young sons started playing soccer together. His heart was always with the LBPD and there wasn't anything he wouldn't do to make it a better place . You will always be remembered as a great cop and friend.
RIP The Fox family.
Eileen Brandenburger
August 3, 2015
Darren I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad .....
Joe Battle Sr
August 3, 2015
Ever played basketball with Chief Lance? He was one of the few leaders who 'fraternized' with the young officers at 10th/Pine; we got to see the competitor and spirit, and the times he was not 'reserved' with the occasional elbow. Will miss that 'greatly', prayers to the Lance family and THANK YOU for sharing him with us.
Keith Elkins
August 3, 2015
To the family of "Jerry".
My most heartfelt condolences to you all, at the passing of "Jerry". I was with him as a recruit and found him to be straight forward and very professional, along with being a very good Police Officer. I left LBPD in 1982 and was unable to see him advance to Chief. His passing is untimely, and surely a great burden on your hearts. May God be with you, and bless you.
Keith E. Elkins
San Angelo Police Ret.
Gloria Gustafson
August 2, 2015
Having just lost my husband lately, I do understand the pain you and your family must be experiencing right now. Please accept any comfort you are offered and know that I will pray for all of you. Mrs Larry Gustafson
Robert Kramer, retired LBPD Sgt.
July 31, 2015
Knew Jerry as a new officer when he worked on the graveyard shift early in his career. He was one of the most competent young officers I knew as a supervising sgt. RIP.
Keith Kilmer
July 30, 2015
Jerry loved Long Beach PD and always challenged the employees to make things better. He had foresight and a vision that moved the department in new directions. He really had a kind heart and mentored many employees into leaders of the organization. Many became Chiefs. Thank you Chief for what you did for LBPD. You will be remembered.
Kimball Shelley
July 30, 2015
Even when you disagreed with him, he never held a grudge. He was always quick with an encouraging word and I can still hear his laugh echoing down the hallway. Rest in peace. Commander (retired) LBPD
charles cobbley
July 30, 2015
I got to know Chief Lance when he was my boss in the LBPD communications Division.
He was a man of honor. I grew to respect him and felt like he became my friend.
I was honored to serve under his leadership. He had ethics and integrity. I will miss him. RIP my friend.
Sherry Matsuura
July 30, 2015
I will always remember Jerry as a good friend, a kind and supportive father and an honorable man. He will be genuinely missed my many, including my family and I.
Jennifer Lacey
July 30, 2015
Your integrity and love will live on in your family forever. You will be greatly missed and cherished for eternity. I love you Uncle Jerry!
kathy berry
July 30, 2015
Thank you for your service to LBPD for those 36 years. Thoughts and prayers to your family. RIP Jerry
Mary Jensen
July 29, 2015
My memory of Chief Lance is the kindness, compassion, support and guidance he showed me when I returned to work after the death of my baby son. I felt so blessed, comfortable and safe knowing he was my commanding officer during such a difficult time. He was truly an incredible leader and man and made the world a better place.
My heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to his family.
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