JERRY NELSON

It is with great sadness that I learned of Jerry's passing. He was the best man at my wedding. Jerry and I rock climbed and worked at Hudson Bay Outfitters together. He was an amazing person and had a great deal of influence on my life and political views. Introduced me to punk rock, cooking, cross country skiing, and biking. I have fond memories of belaying him at Seneca Rocks where I talked him into leading a 5.8 climb when he took about a 15 foot fall on my new rope. Jerry fought a hard...

My mother Margaret Tennis England was best friends with her cousin Marilyn. Our family lived in Germantown in the 50´s and 60´s and would visit Peoria Heights to see our grandparents. We would often go to Lake Avenue to visit the Yates´ and Nelsons´, and Mark and I would play with David and Jerry. I have very fond memories of getting together on July 4th to drink Nehi soda and watch fireworks from the backyard of Uncle Guy and Aunt Maude. Eventually we all left the Peoria area. Jerry...

A sad loss of a good man. Anita and all, I am thinking of you and sending love. "When it seems that our sorrow is too great to be borne let us think of the great family of the heavy-hearted into which our grief has given us entrance, and inevitably, we will feel about us, their arms and their understanding." - Helen Keller

My favorite memory of Jerry is seeing him and Anita across the courtyard at my wedding celebration and knowing that he and Anita were blessing my union with Meredith. I met Jerry when he and I were working at the same company with offices close to each other. Being in IT, Jerry dealt with a lot of angst, which he met with kindness and empathy, and mostly corrected user errors. Whenever Jerry talked about Anita, you knew he was speaking of his beloved, respected, and cherished wife. Rest...

Dear Anita, May Jerry be in peace, and the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. The love you and Jerry shared for each other was epic. He will be terribly missed but never forgotten. Our hearts grieve with you.

Tho its been a long time since our days of sports cars and motorcycles, may Jerry's memories live on in our hearts, as a blessing to us all.

Jerry and his brother David was/are my closest cousins, me always the little kid. From playing Superman in Peoria Heights to hanging out in his folks basement with Anita and his friends listening to new music, Jerry will always have a special place in my heart. Anita, Rei, Ben and Jacky, my deepest condolences. We are bound by the bonds of family forever!

My hear is aching for all of you! I have such fond memories of spending time together. At the top of the list was our sailing trip, I´m so glad we have our family book. Sending so much love and warm hugs.