Jerome M. Ottoson

Jerome M. Ottoson, 69, of Grover Beach, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, after a brief illness. Jerry was born in Evanston, Ill., in 1941, to Marie and Roy Ottoson, the fourth of five rambunctious boys. He was raised on the Central Coast and attended Mission College Preparatory in San Luis Obispo, where he graduated in 1960. Jerry attended Cal Poly, and was drafted into the Army soon after his senior year of college. He was stationed at Fort Belvoir, Va., for a majority of his military service. After completing his service, Jerry returned to San Luis Obispo, where he continued working for the county Probation Department. Through probation he met his wife, Belinda, and they were married in 1986. After 30 years with the Probation Department, Jerry retired and moved with his wife to Grover Beach where they enjoyed spending time with their children, grandchildren and close friends. Jerry will be fondly remembered as wonderful husband, thoughtful father, loving papa, and dear friend. His humor, wit and kindness will live on in all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Jerry is survived by his wife, Belinda; brother Tom Ottoson; step-children Norma Bernert, Alison Deveraux (Ryan), Ronda Bryson and John Bryson; 8 grandchildren; as well numerous life long friends. He was preceded in death by his father Roy; mother Marie; and brothers, Don, Skip and Ralph. A private memorial service will be held in Los Osos on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, and a public tribute toast will take place immediately afterwards at 12:30 pm at McCarthy''s Pub in San Luis Obispo. In lieu, the family requests that you make a donation in Jerry''s name to the Hospice Partners of the Central Coast or your favorite charity.