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Coach Fenton was one of my male role models while growing up. He trusted me to baby sit his daughters when they were young. Sorry to hear he has passed.
Matt Davey
June 11, 2025
Milwaukie, Oregon
12/06/1939 - 01/17/2025
In Loving Memory of Jerry Fenton, 86, who passed away peacefully in Milwaukie, Ore. Born in Portland, he lived a full life grounded in love, service, and deep connections. He was a devoted husband to Peg for 37 wonderful years, sharing laughter, adventure, and everyday joy. Jerry was the proud...
Read MoreCoach Fenton was one of my male role models while growing up. He trusted me to baby sit his daughters when they were young. Sorry to hear he has passed.
Matt Davey
June 11, 2025
Mr Fenton was my favorite teacher at Putnam! He made biology actually a pleasant class to be in. Rest in peace!
Kelly (Lyons) McDonley RPHS 1980
June 10, 2025 | School
He was a favorite teacher and friend. A good human that was respected by students and colleagues.
Jonalyn Horsfall
June 10, 2025 | School
Jerry was a respected colleague (RPHS) and friend. I will miss him.
John Dupasquier
June 08, 2025 | Work
Mr. Fenton was a captivating teacher. Really smart and challenged his students. My friends (Paula and Capril, you know who you are!) and I were miserable science students, so we devised a plan to "assist" each other during tests. If you didn't know the answer to something, you would cough and say the number of the test question. The others in our group would put our pencil straight up if it was "A", 45 degree angle if it was "B", 90 degrees if it was "C", 135 degree angle if it was "D",...
Wynnette
June 05, 2025 | School
Jerry was a neighbor of mine in Oak Grove . He was a class ahead of me in school. Always friendly and smiling. My condolensces to his family. Nancy Stuart Tinsley
Nancy Stuart Tinsley
June 01, 2025 | Other
I send my condolences to Jerry's family. Jerry's memory lives on in my heart. Jerry graduated from Milwaukie High School in 1958 and was Senior Class president and voted most likely to succeed. My sister,Jeanne, was in his class. Jerry was well liked and respected by all.
Karen Kullberg Faw
June 01, 2025 | School
I remember Jerry Fenton as a mild mannered man with an infectious smile who was respected by the entire student body at Rex Putnam. He was a great coach and I had him in football and wrestling during my freshman year. Rest in peace!
Joe Opsahl
June 01, 2025 | School
Oh boy, hate to read that Jerry passed away. One of my favorite teachers. My class at RPHS is planning our 50th reunion and I was wondering if I could find Jerry for invite. My condolences to all that loved him.
KRISTEN Eldredge LINDSEY
June 01, 2025 | School