Jerry Chris Stanford

As a childhood friend of Jerry's daughter, Jenny, I enjoyed many outdoor trips with Jerry, Bev and family who were kind enough to take me with them on their adventures on the prairie. Jerry led the family in a kind, strong but gentle way and enjoyed sharing his love for the outdoors. In addition, after college, I had the fortunate opportunity to work with Jerry at SD Social Services, where I learned a lot from him about serving others in the community. Jerry was intelligent, fun to be with,...

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I will always remember how Uncle Jerry would laugh. Especially when his brother would get mad.

Jerry and his wife Bev were always there for me as I was a childhood friend of their daughter, Gretchen. I will always remember him cheering us on at our various youth activies, showing us pointers on how to shoot a basketball, his love for the outdoors and his infectious laugh and smile. My heart goes out to the Stanford family. Bless you Jerry, I know you are enjoying all your birds now.

So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I will alway remember the bus trips with him and you Bev. Great memories. Prayers for you and your family. Gary and Bonnie Callies

I really enjoyed Jerry's bird articles. He had a wonderful writing style. My sympathy.

Sorry for your loss, I worked many years with Jerry in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Gordon and Marie Geffre

I would much rather be reading Jerry's bird articles or seeing him interviewed on TV about the postal system or seeing his smile and twinkle in his eyes than reading his obituary. My heart and prayers are with you, Bev, and the family. You will see him again, and that is a great consolation.

I would rather be reading Jerry's bird columns or seeing him interviewed on TV about the postal service or hearing him laugh and seeing the twinkle in his eye than reading his obituary. My heart and prayers are with you Bev, and the family. June Witte

So sorry to hear about the loss of Jerry
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bev and family