Bellingham, Washington
3/3/1935 to 3/30/2011 Vigil Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wed. April 6th at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of the Assumption on Thurs., April 7th at 10:30 AM followed by a reception at the Church and Committal with Military Honors at Bayview City...
Read MoreI was a student in Professor Rutan's classes from 1998-2000 and he was amazing. I still quote things that he said to my family, my girls, my friends. I was riveted by his brilliance and how he was able to put things in "lay terms". He obviously LOVED what he did and was a passionate teacher. Fair, funny, witty. I am so sad to hear of his untimely loss, but I know he'll be educating the angels in heaven!
Julie McDonald
April 15, 2011 | Roseville, MN
I was a student in Professor Rutan's classes from 1998-2000 and he was amazing. I still quote things that he said --I quote them to my husband, my girls, my friends. I was riveted by his brilliance and how he was able to put things in "lay terms". He obviously LOVED what he did and was a passionate teacher. Fair, funny, witty. I am so sad to hear of his untimely loss, but I know he'll be educating the angels in heaven!
Julie McDonald
April 15, 2011 | Roseville, MN
Dr. Rutan was a great blessing in my life.
I was so very fortunate to have studied under him.
He has now gone to his eternal home and to much deserved reward for his many years of faithful service. He was a man of Faith, Hope and Love.
Ernie Nygren
April 10, 2011 | WA
Pat, we are so saddened to hear of Jerry passing, he will be truely missed. His readings on Sundays were always a pleasure to listen to. We are happy to have had the honor of knowing Jerry. God rest his soul and prayers to you and your family at this time. Cindy will miss reaching out for his hand at church at Sunday mass. Love to you always Jerry, rest in peace our friend.
Cindy, Jim and Matthew Sofka
Cindy Sofka
April 09, 2011 | Bellingham, WA
Dear Bill and the rest of the family. I knew Jerry at the University of Montana in 1957-1958. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May God bless him and all of you in this moment of grief.
Norman Buffington
April 07, 2011
Dear Bill and the rest of the family. I knew Jerry at the University of Montana in 1957-1958. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May God bless him and all of you in this moment of grief.
April 07, 2011
Dear Pat,family and friends, How can one be saddened and gladdened at the same time? I am so saddened you will miss your wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend and teacher, but I am also gladdened that Jerry is no longer in pain and that heaven rejoiced when he walked in. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Nyman-Wendt
Kathy Nyman-Wendt
April 05, 2011 | Great Falls, MT
Pat & family, my first great memory of Jerry was when he baby-sat for my 4 boys when they were little. They loved him because he played with them, he was their favorite. Prayers for all of you.
Dorothy Schroer Lorang
April 04, 2011
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JERRY'S PASSING. I WAS A HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATE AND STILL REMEMBER HIS VALEDICTORY ADDRESS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
SUE MILLER, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
April 04, 2011
