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Albert Gerald North

1929 - 2013

Albert Gerald North obituary, 1929-2013, Redding, CA

BORN

1929

DIED

2013

Albert North Obituary

Jerry was born in Hemet, CA to Rhea and Ray North on April 14, 1929. He was 84 years old when he passed. He graduated from Montebello High School and continued his education in engineering at East Los Angeles College. Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1952 and saw action in Korea. His home base was Peal, Hawaii. He married Vicki in 1959 and they started their married life in Pico Rivera, CA.

Jerry started his own business in 1963 at North Air Brake Equipment Co. in Vernon, CA; he was very successful. About 1983 he wanted to retire to Redding, CA. He had worked in the North State on the railroad when he was younger, never forgetting his love for the North State. Jerry enjoyed golfing at various golf courses and built a home for him and Vicki in Riverbend Subdivision. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with his friends and family here in Redding.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Vicki J. North; son, Gerald R. North; step-son, Rick Adams; grandsons: Mathew North, Jerred North, Mitchell North, Nathan North (Becky) and Erik Adams; granddaughter, Tabitha; sister, Lucille Vogt; nieces, Sandra (George) Gradt and Carlene (Warren) Chadwick; nephews, Tony Ward and Allen (Heather) Ward.

Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on June 29, 2013 at our home.

Published by Redding Record Searchlight on Jun. 22, 2013.
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Vicki, You've been on my mind and in my heart. I will miss seeing Jerry when I next visit Redding, but his warms smile and gentle way will always be in my memory. Love to you. Lee

Lee McCulloch

June 25, 2013

Love you Jerry, you were a wonderful friend to me when I moved to Redding and I will miss you. I am always here for you Vicki, my sympathies to you and all of Jerrys family.
Jean

Jean Compomizzo

June 24, 2013

My thoughts are with you Vicki and your family at this time of loss, Jerry will be missed, But the memories of a full and loving marriage will always be with you and he will always live in the hearts of his family.

Elsa Collins

June 23, 2013

Good thoughts to all of Jerry's family he will be missed. He was a good friend and golf buddy

Steven Jewell

June 23, 2013

Vicki, I am so sorry for your loss, hope u find comfort in knowing that the two of u shared many many wonderful years together. My thoughts are with you. Jerry will be missed but will always live in the hearts of those closest to him.

Elsa Collins

June 23, 2013

Although Jerry is, at last, pain free, his loved ones are now hurting and grieving. You are all in my thoughts and prayers with heartfelt sympathy.
Yvonne Crosby

June 22, 2013

Vicki, we were so sorry to hear about Jerry's passing...we send blessings to you and your family...
Michael and Patricia

June 22, 2013

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