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Jerry VanGerpen Obituary
June 7, 1936 - January 14, 2013
Jerry Van Gerpen, 76, passed away at his home in Nampa on January 14, 2013 surrounded by his family. Vigil/viewing services will be at held at 7:00 pm Monday, January 21, 2013, at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at St Paul's Catholic Church, Nampa. Entombment will follow in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Caldwell. An online guest book may be signed at www.nampafuneralhome.com
Jerry and his twin sister June were born on June 7, 1936 in Buffalo Center, Iowa to Reinhard and Katherine (Burma) Van Gerpen. At age 18 he enlisted into the US Air Force and was based in Livermore, California at Parks Air Force Base. He was a fireman and also worked on Aircraft Rescue.
He met his wife, Marian Dragoo when she came from Idaho to visit her brother who was his friend. They were married in September of 1958 in Livermore, California. They moved to Iowa shortly after, where their six children were born. The family moved to Idaho in 1972 and have resided in Nampa ever since.
Jerry was a carpenter and worked in all phases of construction including many commercial and state buildings in Boise. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus beginning in the 1960's.
He is survived by: his wife, Marian of Nampa; one daughter, Dorenna (Stace) Schrader of Nampa; four sons, Darren (Debra) of Las Vegas, Deric (Vicki) of Meridian, David (Sherri) of Nampa and Damon (Dawn) of Kuna; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; three brothers and one sister.
He was preceded in death by one daughter Darcy Van Gerpen; one grandson, four brothers and one sister.
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Sue Moore
January 24, 2013
Uncle Jerry will be missed. Some of my fondest memories are breakfast with Jerrys famous pancakes. Best pancakes in the world! Of course with the large family his receipe makes alot. So if you tried to make it yourself you needed alot of people for breakfast because if you tried to make less it never came out. Even if I followed the receipe it still did not taste like "Uncle Jerrys pancakes". How but the fun watching him make cakes!!! When we were young and the family lived in Cedar Rapids the fun we always had visiting and playing. There was never a dull moment watching Jerry and Marion and Pete and Pat play cards. I sure missed everyone when you all moved to Idaho. Our visits out to see you all were great. I remember going through on a one lane road up to a ghost town. What a scary ride but we made it and had a blast. And the rock hunting in the mountains. To the family, you are in my thoughts and miss all of you. Jerry was and alway will be my favorite uncle.
January 23, 2013
Marion, You and Jerry have been a blessing in my life, and I am so grateful. I hold you dearly in my thoughts and prayers. LeAnne Givens
Lisa Earl
January 22, 2013
Will miss that beautiful smile and good conversations,,, I feel so for your beautiful granddaughters, you will be missed :( Peace my friend
Jeffrie
January 21, 2013
I love you and will miss you, Uncle Jerry. Thank you for your love. My love, prayers and thoughts are with my Aunt and cousins.
Uncle Jerry comforting me.
Jeffrie (Dragoo) Rowland
January 21, 2013
Micki Trimble
January 20, 2013
You will be greatly missed. We all love you.
R.I.P Grandpa
Amber Evans
January 20, 2013
I love you and miss you Grandpa..
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