Jerry Orchard

Dear
Dad,I know you are so Happy and living pain free.I will never forget
what you did for mom ,Julee and I,29 years ago.You were such a gift to
us!we were so Blessed to have you as our Dad/Husband. Thank you for setting
such a great example of what a husband should be and what a dad should
be. Thank You for your unconditonal Love.
Thanks for being an Awesome grandpa.
Thank you for loving Mom like you did, it showed everytime you looked
at her,and talked about...

We are so grateful for the wonderful times we spent with Jerry through the years at family reunions, bluegrass festivals and family breakfasts. We know you are now at peace. Thank you for your wonderful Christian example for all of us. We ask for God's comfort and care for Rickie and the rest of your family.

Though I didn't get to see Jerry too much these past years, I remember him always smiling and having a kind work for everyone. We are so sorry for your loss and sorrow, however I am sure that the Lord will consider Jerry a glorious addition to his flock in Heaven.

Jerry was my friend and brother in Christ who lived his faith in word and deed. He was so special, kind and forthright. After 28 years of friendship, working closely together daily and praying and smiling together, Jerry will be greatly missed... pointing the way we all might live--Thank you.

To his terrific family, friends and clients I offer my condolences yet with great joy. Jerry is now face-to-face with the Lord Jesus and will assemble with the cloud of witnesses cheering us...

Jerry will be missed by many. He is truly a man of the Lord, a member of the family of God.
I first met Jerry in the grocery business. I used to manage a supermarket at 6th and Orchard in Tacoma, K-Mart Foods and the Gov Mart Bazar on Pacific Hwy. South. Jerry was a salesman with Shasta Beverages. He was well respected and a persistant salesman. I liked Jerry and we built some great displays together. We had a lot of fun working on promotions together.
I live in Gig Harbor and met up...

A small man, a giant in faith. What a testimony to the redeeming work of Christ. Thank you Jerry for living out the gospel of Jesus Christ daily. Always willing to pray with a brother, ever encouraging, resolute in your convictions. We weep, but not without hope, we know that we will meet again someday!

Rickie & Family, My former dental assistant, Ronda, just sent me the link about Jerry. Liz and I were so saddened to learn of his passing. His gentle demenor and wonderful smile made him a person who everyone who came in contact with immediately liked. We send our prayers to help you through these difficult times.
God Bless,
Dr. Wayne & Liz Sawicky

Cousin Jerry....you were and are....one of my favorites. We had some good times together and shared some great stories and some great laughs. I will miss you my friend...but I'm sure you are in a great place. Thank you for being such a special part of my family....I love you Jerry....Cousin Steve and Sandie

I am deeply saddened by the news of Jerry’s passing. He was a very good man and an important part of my family's life. My prayers go out to his family.