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Jerry Hoehn Obituary
December 7, 1954 - November 28, 2009
Couragest, Strong, Loving, Kind, Mary's Shining Star, Fisherman Extraordinaire, Football and Track Star, Poet, writer, Builder, Born Again Christian loved his cat, riding horses with his sister, camping, hiking, walking along the Sacramento River kicking rocks. Jerry, was a Husband, Son, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Nephew, Cousin and Friend. He had a wonderful sense of humor. Loved to talk and laugh with his family and friends, but especially loved talking and laughing with his mother.
After a year long battle with cancer, Jerry, has gone to be with his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his father Gerald Hoehn and daughter Kimberlee Garland. Jerry leaves behind his wife Mary mother Madelyn Hoehn Haws, sister Sheila Johnson. Brother-in-laws; Sandy Johnson, Dennis and David Parsons, Steve Hammond. His much loved sister-in-laws; Katherine Hammond and Carole Durante, Aunts; Pat Lovelace and Connie McBride. Children; Shannon, Brenda, Robert, Kristie, Son-in-law Noureddine Hannank, nine grandchildren. One great granddaughter, nieces, nephews and cousins. Words cannot describe how much you will be missed and always loved.
A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Hoehn
Debbie Johnson
January 2, 2011
Mary & Brenda,
The both of you have been on my mind for about a year now. Still thinking of Jerry too. Mary I hope things are going good for you. Call me and we will go to a yard sale you hear.
Always thinking and loving you Both....
November 29, 2010
Its been a year Dad..there is not a day that goes by that you are not on my mind.Ricky Britt and I love you so much and miss you.I have you pictures everyone around me so I can always see that awesome smile..I miss hearing your voice..I LOVE YOU DAD.forever..your daughter,BRENDA
November 21, 2010
My Sweet Darling Love, It's hard to see through the tears. Next Sunday will be a year since you left behind all the family that loved you so very much. You are in my heart and mind every day of my life and will always remain there. You were my bright shining star and life has losts its glow without your warmth, humor, sparkling blue eyes. You faced your death with grace, strength, and humor for your mother and I. My saving grace has been the fact that you are dwelling in the shadow of our Lord and Savior and at some point in time I will be spending eternity with you. Until then my love you will always remain in my heart.I will love you forever and beyond. Your wife, Mary
Sheila Hoehn Johnson
November 18, 2010
My precious brother. It's been almost a year since you left us and there is not a single day that goes by that I don't think of you and miss you terribly. I miss your funny sense of humor and your beautiful smile. You are and always will be in my heart. I love you, Sis
Madelyn Haws
October 30, 2010
My beloved son, without you and Dad there is no happiness in my life. I love you and miss you every moment of every day. Your heartbroken Mom
October 29, 2010
My beautiful husband, 11 lonely months have passed without you by my side. My heart is so lonely for you. My life is a empty void without your warmth. I will never again be a complete person until our precious savior says ok Mary its time for you to come home and be with your many loved ones. I will love you forever sweet baby. Your wife, Mary
September 29, 2010
My sweet love, All I can say today is that life sucks without you. Sad, lonely, lost. I love you. Your wife, Mary
Debbie Kimball Woolf
September 14, 2010
Mary,
I hope things are going as well as possible for you. I surely feel that I lost a long time friend when I heard about Jerry's passing. I too met Jerry at Pacheco Elementary. So many memories of Jerry sitting behind me in Mrs. Hart's 6th grade class. Loved his smile and he had the best sense of humor ever, even when he was picking on me. My fondest to the family and friends.
August 29, 2010
My sweet love, 9 months yesterday and here I am again writing to myself. Time is passing so quickly in so many ways but my hear is still broken and lonely. I had an eagle painted on your truck it looks so beautiful you would love it. I miss you so much my sweet beautiful man and will love you always. Your wife, Mary
July 28, 2010
Sweet Love, 8 months today. I feel like I should be singing Broken Hearted Melody the days just keep passing and I just exist. My entire being longs for you. Always and forever, your wife, Mary
July 18, 2010
I love you my sweet shining star. This world is a sad lonely place without your sparkle. Always and forever, your wife
July 8, 2010
Missing you so very much, so much that we needed to say to each other. I'm so lonely for you and Mom, Dad, Lyndi, and Jack. I just don't seem to be mending very well. You were my breath of life. I love you sweet baby, Mary
June 28, 2010
Sweet Baby, I really tried to make it through this day without writing on your page . 7 months today, the world seems like it has a dull sheen covering it without you here. I lost all the shine when I lost you. It's like a song I heard today how am I suppose to live without you now that I've been loving you so long. There is no acceptable answere to that. Sometimes I go forward and sometimes I slip backward. Just don't yet know how to put my heart back together. I'm lonely and sad with out you. Forever and always Baby I will love you. Your wife, Mary
May 28, 2010
My sweet love, I guess it may seem crazy for me to keep writing on your page, but then I may now be a little crazy. Its been 6 months today since you left me. My life feels like it has been turned upside down. I look at the pictures of you, Mom, Jack, Dad and Lyndi and think what has happen to my life. Everyone I loved so dearly all gone in just a flash of time. I cry,I scream but all of you are still gone from me. I miss your warmth, your smile, your laughter and silly little conversations. I long for your hugs, your touch. I feel like this sadness will never end. I love you Jerry, forever and always, your wife, Mary
Brenda Hammon
May 26, 2010
I sure do miss you Dad, there is not a day that go's by that you are not on my mind. I miss hearing your voice on the phone when I call home. I love you Dad, your daughter, Brenda
May 13, 2010
Sad, lonely day today without you. My heart is still breaking. I love you my sweet shining star. your wife, Mary
April 29, 2010
5 months today baby, give anything to see those baby blues of yours and your beautiful sweet smile. Someday!!!!!
I'm sad, lonely and lost without you.
I love you, Mary
April 23, 2010
Sweet Baby, Life is hard without you,
you are always in my thoughts and heart. I love you now and forever. Your wife, Mary
March 28, 2010
Sweet Baby, 4 months today, missing you so very much. I'm so sad without you. I love you sweetheart.
Mary Hoehn
March 15, 2010
My sweet love, Wed the 17th, would have been our 24th wedding anniversary.
My hear is broken but it is also filled with love for you. I miss your sweet wonderful smile, your beautiful blue eyes, the touch of your hand on my face. I will always love you more than all the stars in the sky my beautiful sweet husband who I new could
hang the moon. Until, I see you again
you will always remain in my heart I love you, Your wife, Mary
February 28, 2010
Its been hard for me to find the words to express what you brought into my life. At a minimum you brought Light with your deep faith, amazing stories shining eyes, broad smile and wonderful laugh. A family gathering was not the same without you there. I miss all of you, especially your warm kindness and strong hugs. I know that you know what's in my heart as you soar above us on your strong eagle wings. I want you to know and I know that you already do that I'm doing my very best to walk with your precious Mary through her first year without you...I miss you and my dear, dear Jack so very much. I love you,
CarolAnne Durante
Madelyn Hoehn-Haws
February 19, 2010
Jerry,I miss our daily talks, our trips to the park with Jake and even our arguments. Your passing has left a huge hole in my heart and in my life. The light has gone out of my life. Your Mom
Alex vonDachenhausen
February 14, 2010
Dear Mary,
My name is Alex vonDachenhausen. I knew Jerry while we went to school together at Enterprise High School. Jerry always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. I had one Physical Education class with him- what an athlete he was! My buddies who played sports with him in grade and high school say that he was one of the best athletes ever to come out of Shasta County. After hearing of Jerry's passing, Mark Boehle and Andy Main got a small group of us together (including Dave Steele and Jerry's good friend Delmer Bunselmeier) for a farewell drink at C.R. Gibbs- we had a really nice time reminiscing about Jerry and the good times we had with him- as mentioned in previous entries in this guest book, Gina DiMasi and Linda McWherter happened to stop by (I think maybe Jerry was pulling some strings!) and they joined us in sharing memories of Jerry. We did more of the same at Dale Frost's beautiful South Lake Tahoe home in early February, with Dale, Delmer, Andy, Dave, Ed Pearson and Kevin Snider in attendance.
We all want to let you know that we're thinking of you and Jerry's family, and that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Alex
Sharon Cordell
February 3, 2010
Dearest Mary,
I'm having such a hard time trying to start this so i'll just get to the point. When Jerry would come into where we worked he always had the nicest things to say about you. He would say "do you see how sweet Mary is all the time" I said yes. He said "well it's not a put on, she is like that all the time". You could see the love he had for you. It was the sweetest thing i ever heard. Thought you should know that. You both were so perfect for each other. Such sweet and caring people. I know you miss jerry so much and i'm so sorry for your loss. Just remember all us girls are here for you whenever you need to talk. We love you very much. Jerry will be missed by all that he came in contact with. He was such a sweet person. You have a lot of friends that care about you and miss Jerry. Will see you soon. Take care Mary. lots of love
Don White
February 2, 2010
Mary I am saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. Quite frankly it is a shock.
I always looked forward to Jerry coming in and visiting while I worked. He was always cheerful and appreciated my humor. He was truly one of the "good people" I knew in Redding.
Please keep in mind that life is but a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. This point in time is just a stepping stone to the real world and life that is ahead that all believers can look forward to. The true source of inspiration and strength is found only in the scripture.
Shout for joy, O heavens! And rejoice, O earth! Break into joyful shouting, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted His people. And will have compassion on His afflicted. (Isaiah 49:13)
When it seems our world and life has fallen apart keep in mind "The eternal God is a dwelling place. And underneath are the everlasting arms. (Deuteronomy 33:27)
My love and prayers go out to you Mary.
Kathy Hammond
January 30, 2010
I barely considered Jerry to be my brother-in-law, because in my heart and in my mind he was one of my brothers. He and I had such similar interests, attitudes, and a crazy sense of humor! We both loved the outdoors, were driven to seek out more and more fun, loved our family, and loved joking around! My sons all considered their Uncle Jerry the world's best buddy and playmate! They were all great fishermen together! I always loved buying Jerry funny
T-shirts that said things like "Carnivore!", and "I listen to the voices in my tackle box!". And I often got things for him that had an Eagle on it, like a hat, a blanket, a pen, and anything I could find! Even my kids always thought of their Uncle Jerry any time they saw an actual Eagle or something with an Eagle on it!
I always loved Jerry, but once he gave his heart to God, and was able to completely change the jist of his life, I became so very proud of him. Not everyone can change their life the way Jerry did, once he received God's strength, inspiration, and amazing grace! He became my spiritual hero! He always loved Eagles, but once he became a Christian, he realized how the Eagle was a symbol of God's strength in us! His favorite scripture was Isaiah 40:31, which says "They who trust in the Lord shall soar on wings like eagles, run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint". Jerry was living proof of that scripture! I now have a tattoo with a heart that has eagle's wings, and a banner below it that says "Isaiah 40:31". Eagles will always remind me of the secure strength that God gave to Jerry to change his life! As a scrapbooker, I made Jerry a card on which the front was a metalic refrigerator, with a picture of Jerry on the front of it held by little pretend magnets. The inside of the card said: "Jerry, if God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it! I know that you are His shining star, and that He is so proud of you!"
I will forever miss Jerry, but I am glad that he is no longer suffering in such terrible pain, and that he is peaceful and happy in Heaven. I'm sure that he is happily fishing in Heaven's Crystal Sea!
January 20, 2010
im missing you dad with every day that goes bye....i know ur always with me...if only i could just pick up the phone and tell you i love you..
Shannon McInnes
January 19, 2010
I AM SO SORRY TO LEARN ABOUT JERRY'S PASSING. I SOFTLY KISS HIM GOOD BYE, AS HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS!! HE HAD A SOUL THAT SMILED AND IT WILL SMILE FOREVER. THE LOVE HE SHARED WITH MARY WAS ONE OF A KIND AND MOST PEOPLE DON'T GET TO SHARE THAT IN THEIR LIFETIME. MARY AND JERRY, WERE WITHOUT A DOUBT, MEANT FOR EACH OTHER AND THEY WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN ONE DAY.
YOUR FRIEND FOREVER,
SHANNON (KELLY) MCINNES
January 18, 2010
Sweet Jerry, I'm missing you more with each passing day. Life on this earth
is just not the same without your laughter,humor and sweet smile. God, knows how empty my life is without you.
I love you, Mary
Kristie Davis
January 2, 2010
I miss you dad... at least you're home now, with Kimberlee. I love you and I know you're watching over us and keeping us safe.
Sharon Clary
December 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 23, 2009
I LOVE YOU DAD..I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN FLYING WITH THE ANGELS..LOOKEN DOWN ON US ALL AND SMILING, WITH THAT GORGEOUS SMILE
BRENDA HAMMON
December 20, 2009
Dad,i miss you..Whenever i think of you, i think about that beautiful smile.The years that we got to spend together..i will always cherish.You were a great man filled with so much spirit and love.You gave my mom such happiness and we all love you so much..Im truely sad that you are gone..although i know your in a wonderful place..im wishen you were still here with us!! thank you for being a wonderful dad to all of us kids..i will think about and love you always, Your daughter, Brenda..I MISS YOU SO MUCH
Laurie Witcher
December 17, 2009
Jerry was such a great guy. I met him in 8th grade and through High School. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed by everyone that loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laurie Clark (Witcher)
December 10, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Jerry.
I met Jerry while we were at Enterprise High School. He was a fantastic quarterback and a wonderful person. He was always nice and kind to everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Mary and all of his family.
Rhonda Bergstrom (Phelps)
Leslie (Allen) -Hufford
December 8, 2009
We were so sorry to hear the loss of Jerry. I also went to Pacheco Elem. and Enterprise High with him. We were neighbors on the other road. He always had a great smile and made me feel happy. Our deepest sympathy for the family
December 6, 2009
Sheila and Family,
You know we love you and send our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Jerry. He is in a wonderful place now, no more pain. It is so very hard to loose someone you love so much.
Deepest Sympathy, Merle and Brenda Wolf
Karen (Heyler) Webb
December 5, 2009
Iam saddened to hear of Jerry's passing but it's comforting to know he was born again!! His sweet smile will be missed! My heart and prayers go out to his family! May God's peace comfort you at this time!
December 5, 2009
I went to Shasta High so I saw Jerry not only as a good friend, but a great athelete and respected competitor.His smile,laughter, and charisma will be missed by all. Dan Webb Redding, Calif
Mike Payne
December 4, 2009
So sad to lose such a great friend. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Jerry and I first met in the 6th grade at Pacheco Elementary School and played football together from our Anderson Pop Warner days all the way through high school. He was the best player I ever played with or against. We attended the same Church and Jerry truly loved the Lord. May God bless him and keep him 'til we see each other again. He will be sorely missed, but we will remain Wildcat & Hornet teammates forever.
December 4, 2009
So sad to lose such a great friend. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Jerry and I first met in the 6th grade at Pacheco Elementary School and played football together from our Anderson Pop Warner days all the way through high school. He was the best player I ever played with or against. We attended the same Church and Jerry truly loved the Lord. May God bless him and keep him 'til we see each other again. He will be sorely missed.
Mike Payne
Fellow Wildcat & Hornet (Anderson, CA)
Andy Main
December 4, 2009
I am sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. It came as a big surprise. Mark Boehle called and told me. Jerry was a friend and good person. He was also one of the greatest athletes to come out of Enterprise High School in the 70's. I will miss him.
December 3, 2009
Sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I went to Pacheco and Enterprise with him. Played football with him at Enterprise with his old buddies Ed Pearson & Del Bunsermier. He will be greatly missed. John Van Eperen
Nancy Pearson
December 3, 2009
To my dearest friend Madelyn, and all of Jerry's family;
My heart aches for you tonight. I remember our boys playing sports together and all the good times we had while they were growing up. Also some not so good, but we loved them with all our hearts. Just know you are in our hearts and prayers and that we love you
Janet (Wilcox) Pulizzi
December 3, 2009
To Jerry's Family;
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I went to school with him since the 4th grade at Pacheco School, and on thru high school. He was always nice to me and made me laugh. He will be greatly missed!!! God Bless you all.
Karen (Nachreiner) Dunbar
December 3, 2009
Sheila and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Jerry when we were kids and have thought of him often over the years. It is wonderful that he was so loved.
Frank & Pat Arnold
December 3, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We knew Jerry through our long time friends, Sandy and Sheila Johnson, and will always remember his laugh and fun loving personality.
Debbie Johnson
December 3, 2009
Dear Sweet Mary,
I am so so sorry for your loss. I was one of the lucky ones to
know Jerry. He beefed up a 73 bug for me once. The both of you helped me through the loss of Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. He is truly missed in our hearts.
Debbie Johnson & Jean Hartley
Jason Satterwhite
December 3, 2009
I will miss my Uncle Jerry alot he will always be with me in my heart. He will truely be missed by all his Friends and Family.
December 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary
Stina
December 3, 2009
Dear Mary,
We were so sorry to hear about Jerry. I enjoyed working with him. He was my friend and was always nice. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. With our deepest sympathy during this very sad time. Love, Donna & Leland McLemore
Jana Sindorf
December 3, 2009
I met Jerry in high school and he was very special to me. We didn't stay in touch after he graduated and I always wonder how he was doing. I'm glad he had a good life and was well loved.
He will be fondly remembered.
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