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Jerry Wells Obituary
1927 ~ 2020
Jerry Duane Wells, 92, passed away May 5, 2020 due to complications of a recent fall. Born Aug. 13, 1927, at Victor, Emery, Utah, to Samuel Morgan and Minnie Zoe (Lisonbee) Wells. He married Elsa Helen Johansen June 28, 1954, in the Salt Lake Temple. Elsa and two of their six children, Mary and David, and a former son-in-law, William B. Quist, predeceased him. He is survived by children: Lois (Richard) Bobo, Provo; Elsa Quist, Taylorsville; Samuel (Kathleen) Wells, Cedar City; and Joseph (Tacy) Wells, Orem; 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Jerry was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served a 2-year mission in England and in numerous leadership capacities. He worked as a professional genealogist for the Church, first at the Genealogical Society, then at BYU, and finally in the Temple Department. He enjoyed gathering and preserving his own genealogical history and wrote several books documenting his own life and the lives of his ancestors.
Funeral services will not be held due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A graveside service for family members will be held prior to interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Drive in Salt Lake City. A celebration of his life is anticipated around the time of his birthday in August.
Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Wells
May 11, 2020
Dear Wells Family,
I loved Jerry Wells. He was a sweet devoted genealogist for our Peter Fullmer Organization. I had the privilege of working with him for at least 10 years compiling the two green volumes "Peter Fullmer and Susannah Zerfass". Many wonderful family members contributed stories and descendant names which were compiled into the volumes. It was a great joy for all of us when it finally came off the press--thanks to Jerry.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you adjust to getting along without him and Elsa delights in his return.
Florie S. Fullmer
Brand Niemann
May 11, 2020
His love of family history helped me down a path of my own interest in history. I am grateful for the small thoughtful interest that Jerry took in family history research.
Robert Bennion
May 11, 2020
Condolences to family and friends and associates. I was privileged to meet this man and many of his family. Will Quist was my nephew and I had the opportunity to spend many delightful hours with Elsa and their children even in recent years. Thanks for the memories
Sharon Shafer
May 10, 2020
I will ever be greatful for his work compiling the Samuel M. And Minnie (Lisonbee) Wells book. I treasure it and search its pages for stories and pics of my family. He is a gracious and kind man. His work on the other side of the veil will be treasured too. Sharon (Wells) Shafer
May 10, 2020
His testimony could be felt by all who met him. He endured faithful to the end. He loved and accepted those around him. I am grateful to have met him.
Loa Tayloor
ROBERT VANWAGONER
May 9, 2020
Uncle Jerry was always so happy and was always willing to help us with family history.
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