Jerry Orchard

Jerry C. Orchard February 10, 1939 - June 16, 2007 Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints. Born in Shoshone, Idaho, Jerry was the son of Earl Peck Orchard and Elsie Aline Orchard. He was a graduate of Franklin Pierce High School in Tacoma. He served in the United States Navy from 1958 - 1962. He resided in Gig Harbor, Washington. He was a longtime member of the Full Gospel Businessmen in Gig Harbor. He was also a member of the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Jerry was a devout Christian and lived serving the Lord Jesus Christ. His passion was to know Christ. He loved the Word of God and sharing it with others. He loved to pray for anyone who had a need. He came from a large family that gathered often for reunions, picnics, birthdays and holidays. Jerry cherished and appreciated life's simple pleasures, delighting in meals, good clean jokes, prayer, naps, time spent with grandchildren, playing games and attending sporting events and fellowship with friends, employees and customers. He gathered strength from relaxing near the ocean, fishing, golfing and games. His smile and honest demeanor lent comfort to others, and his gentle spirit will live on with his family and friends always. Jerry and his wife, Rickie, owners of J&R Cleaning Services since 1980, built a strong following of customers and loyal friends. His business was defined by a wonderful work ethic, and commitment to excellence that earned J&R a strong and trusted reputation in the community. Jerry is survived by his wife and best friend Rickie Orchard for 29 years, his mother Elsie Orchard, his brothers Thomas and Ronald Orchard, and sister Iola Burnworth, his sons Scott (Tracey) and Kelly Orchard, daughters Laurie (Ken) Adams and Julee (Noel) Cooper, his 8 grandchildren, who absolutely adored him, Danielle and Hannah Cooper, Jordan and Noah Adams, Kate, Will and Caroline Orchard and Corbyn Orchard. Jerry entered the Kingdom of Heaven on June 16, 2007 after a short battle with cancer. Viewing will take place at the Haven of Rest Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 19 from 4-7 PM and on Wednesday, June 20 from 9-11:30 AM. A Celebration of Jerry's Life will take place at the Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church in Gig Harbor at 1PM on Wednesday, June 20. Jerry's desire is that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a courageous one year old boy through the Josh Oberhansli Cancer Fund, Columbia Bank, 5303 Pt. Fosdick Drive NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Jerry fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. Finally there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous Judge, will give to him on that Day, and not to Jerry only but also to all who have loved His appearing.