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Gerald Shults Obituary
In 1922, the family moved to Seibert County, where Jerry attended a one-room schoolhouse through the eighth grade. He graduated from high school in 1933 at Seibert High School in a class of 13.
In 1937, Jerry moved to Klamath Falls, where he worked for Liskey's turkey farm hauling grain and raising turkeys.
He married Juanita on Aug. 26, 1939, and they started a family on Jan. 7, 1941.
Jerry worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps during World War II. He helped build the containment camps in Newell, Calif., and ammo depots in Oregon, Idaho and Utah, then to Vancouver, Wash., where he built Liberty Ships (he said that as fast as the enemy could sink'em). One ship was christened by Eleanor Roosevelt.
He was a carpenter from 1940 to 2010. He retired from the Local 190 Carpenter's Union in 1980.
He loved to hunt and fish and just be out in nature from walking a wagon trail to family picnics.
Jerry loved most being with his family of seven children, 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Juanita, son Donald, daughter Vicki, and granddaughter Christina.
Survivors include his children Jim and Jeanne Shults of Fairfield, Calif., Sandy and Bill Dixon of Merlin, Ore., Bob and Debi Luther of Rocky Pont, Ore., Geri Lynn Shults of Klamath Falls, and Mike and Teresa Shults of Klamath Falls.
Jerry lived a long and happy life and is loved by so many. He will be missed.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Ward's Klamath Funeral Home, 1945 Main St.
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for Gerald Shults
March 15, 2011
To Debi and the entire Shults' family. I'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was such a special man...My special memory is of him teaching us to drive in the big red station wagon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Terri (Gentry) Caldwell - Salem, OR
March 13, 2011
Shults's,
Your extended family in Boise, Id have you in our hearts.
Brian, Paula, Megan and Steven
Desiree Brannan
March 11, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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March 10, 2011
We love you Dad and will miss you so very much, but it's comforting to know that you're with Mom again. Maybe now when I fish I can catch the first and biggest and most.
Bill and Sandy
Geri Lynn
March 10, 2011
I love you dad. I am going to miss your hugs every day. I know you are dancing with mom. I love you to the moon and back
March 10, 2011
To the greatest father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather there will ever be. My memories with you will never be forgotten and will make sure to teach my children what you have taught me.
I hope I can be half the man you were when I grow up. I love you grandpa.
With love Darin, Riley, Rachel, Brady and Caitlyn Mullica
March 9, 2011
We love you so much Dad and miss you dearly.
I love you a barrel and a heap, :) cuz you told me that's more than a bushel and pack.
Bob,Debi,Bobby,Jen,Quinn,Jeff,Julie,Jett
patrick shere
March 8, 2011
prayers going out to a much respected man. I will miss him much.
Bryan,Sue,Brian,Danielle,Nathan,Zach,Deric,GranMa Margaret
March 8, 2011
All our Love and Prayers
GranDad we will miss you oh so very much.
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