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DEANNA JERGE Obituary
Oct. 21, 1944 – Feb. 15, 2025
Deanna Gene Jerge, 80, passed away peacefully in her home on February 15, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1944, in Clifton, AZ. She met Michael Jerge while attending Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher, AZ and married in 1965. In 1967, they moved to Brawley where Michael was employed as a professor at Imperial Valley College. Deanna was an avid horse rider competing in shows throughout the western United States. She enjoyed returning each summer to Stephens College, Steamboat Springs, CO, where she continued her equine and horsemanship studies. After retiring from riding due to a back injury at the age of 38, she became a full time horse back riding instructor. In 1995, Michael and Deanna moved to the country and opened her own boarding facility, where she spent the next 15 years teaching others to ride and appreciate the love of animals.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael John Jerge, and her parents, Wilmer and Lila King. She is survived by her brother, John King (Linda); sister, Nancy Losik (Stephen); children, Clay Jerge and Rebecca Poloni (Daniel); grandchildren, Keeley Poloni, Daniel Poloni, Jr., Chad Travioli (Karina), and Sarah Travioli (Mike); and several nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren.
A luncheon in remembrance of her life will be hosted at the Stockmen's Club at 11:30 a.m. on June 2, 2025, in Brawley.
The family requests donations be made in her name to the Imperial County Humane Society in lieu of flowers.
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Lyn Croak
May 31, 2025
We were so sorry to hear of her passing. She was an excellent riding instructor; so patient and knowledgeable.
Julian molina
May 31, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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