Jerome Gleesing Obituary

GLEESING, Jerome Vincent "Jerry" Passed away at age 85 on Sunday, April 25, 2010 in the company of his loving family. Jerry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy; sisters Rita Thomas of La Moure, ND and Irene and Stan Borys of Minneapolis, MN; his children Mary Jean Gleesing Mosbauer of Portland, OR, John Gleesing, Jim and Peggy Gleesing of Yakima, Joe and Cindy Gleesing, Patrick Gleesing of Seattle, Nancy and Jerry Heuett of Bonney Lake, and TJ Gleesing and Marina Lopez of Everett; his grandchildren Ellen Mosbauer, Jennie and Tony Navarra, Melissa and Daisuke Yoshihara, Bree and Brendon Norick, Patrick Jude, Elizabeth, Tim, Annie, Justin, Aaron, Kyle Vasquez-Gleesing, Kellie and Jeff Barton, Kristen and Anthony Leake, Jacob, Sara, Nick, and Ben Logsdon; and his great-grandchildren Genevieve and Kaspar Yoshihara, Lincoln Norick, Emmett Navarra, Chloe Barton, Derrick and Jayden Leake. Those who preceded Jerry in death were his father, Peter John Gleesing; mother Agnes Conry Gleesing; and brothers Thomas, Robert, and Harold Joseph. Jerry was born in August 9, 1924 in La Moure, North Dakota where he was raised on the family farm, and attended high school. After enlisting in the US Army Air Corps in 1942, Jerry served in WWII as a bomber pilot. Jerry and Nancy were married June 1, 1944 after he received his pilot's wings that same year. During his service Jerry survived imprisonment in a German war camp and returned home in 1945. After the war, Jerry attended North Dakota State University graduating in 1948. From 1948 to 1955 Jerry taught as a Vocational Agriculture H.S. teacher in Crosby, ND. In 1955, the family moved to Mt. Vernon, Washington where he was newly employed at Washington Co-op which later became Western Farmers Association. In 1972, he went to work for the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Spokane where he examined and advised on loan applications, culminating in a position as an Assistant Vice President. After retiring Jerry and his wife remained active in their community, church and family. He volunteered for St. Vincent DePaul and Meals-on-Wheels and was an active member of the Spokane-Inland Empire Chapter of the American Ex-Prisoners of War and served twice as state commander. He enjoyed many years golfing with his friends and spending as much time as he could with his family. Visitation at Hennessey Valley Funeral Home, 1315 N. Pines Rd. on Friday, April 30 from 11 am-5 pm. Vigil will be Friday, April 30 at 7 pm at St. Mary Catholic Church, with a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams Rd. A reception at the church will follow the Mass. Inurnment will follow at a later date. Please sign Jerry's online guestbook at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to:

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Gleesing

12 Entries

Anna Ruiz, Lt Col, USAF

March 22, 2024

I met Jerome and Nancy at Fairchild AFB in the late 80´s during a POW remembrance. I had the honor to sit at their table and we became friends. They were both so friendly.
Rest Easy Jerome and Thank you for your servic.

Sharon Helman

May 3, 2010

I was honored to have known Jerry while I was Director at the Spokane VA Medical Center. It was truly a privilege having known Jerry and hearing about his years in the service. He was humble, had a good sense of humor, was a good friend to so...many (especially his fellow Ex-POWs), and loved his family dearly. He will forever be missed by his gift of sacrifice as a veteran and his gift of friendship. We are forever indebted to what he endured as a Prison of War. We are forever grateful for what he did for his fellow veterans. My heart goes out to Nancy during this painful time in her life and to the entire Gleesing family.

Jim Von Moos

May 2, 2010

My family was neighbors with the Gleesings in the late fifties and early sixties in Mount Vernon. Jerome and Nancy continued to stay in touch with my mom after all these years, my dad passed in 1992, and I know that my parents always loved hearing from them and cherished the long distance friendship they continued to have after so many years. The Von Moos family sends its condolences and wishes Nancy and the family well.

Jayne Singleton

May 1, 2010

Nancy and the Gleesing Family, I hope your memories bring you comfort as you go through this time of loss. Jerry and Nancy visited the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum numerous times and donated several items. Jerry helped with our WWII exhibit and I was impressed with how gracious and kind he was. He was very devoted to Nancy and his family and I truly enjoyed visiting with them both.
Jayne Singleton
Director
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum

Christy Thomas

April 30, 2010

Mr. Gleesing was a very special man and a fantastic neighbor to my mom for nearly 30 years. He also befriended my children. He was a kind friend, neighbor and a terrific role model. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. We were honored to know him.

Carol Snyder

April 30, 2010

Nancy, I was so sad to hear of Jerry's passing. A great hero has gone home to our Lord.

Dave Borys

April 30, 2010

This is truly a sad time. Uncle Gerome, you will be missed. Remember that life does go on and the Gleesing family name will too. From Grandpa Pete on down, the Gleesing legacy will live on. My prayers are will you all.

Thomas O Nash, III

April 30, 2010

My thoughts are will all of you, Gleesings. What a gracious man Mr. Gleesing is, now, as he intercedes for us at the throne of our Heavenly father, and His son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom we are redeemed when we accept Him as our personal Lord and Saviour.

April 29, 2010

Glessings--We are sorry Jerry is leaving us but his spirit and the wonderful memories we have, will remain with us. I especially loved golfing with Jerry and Vi says, Jerry had the most wonderful velvet smooth singing voice she had ever heard! We love. God Bless, Don & Vi Mutch, Sun City, AZ.

Rita Arndorfer

April 29, 2010

Gleesings - please know that the entire Borys family is thinking of you all. Uncle Jerome was very special to all of us and we all have many fond memories of him! God Bless!!

April 29, 2010

With sympathy and prayers. We were sorry to hear of Jerry's passing.
Bill & Georgia Hughes

Steve Denny

April 28, 2010

i am very sad to hear of the passing of the father of a very good friend. He will be in my thoughts as the family mourns this loss. Steve Denny

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