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Jerold Gillespie Obituary
born November 13, 1950 returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 1, 2011. He was 60 years old. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. The funeral will be held at the LDS Stake Center 2701 E. Lehi Road Mesa, AZ at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bunkers Mortuary 33 N. Centennial Way Mesa, AZ. He is survived by his wife Mary, sons Dustin, Adam, Devyn, and daughters Amanda and Shannon as well as eight grandchildren. He was a former State Senator and served well in his church and other callings. He was a successful business man, but his most important calling was his family. He will be greatly missed. We love you Dad.
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Joe and Carol Scarbrough
April 7, 2011
Mary and Family - We heard the news about Jerry's passing on the day of his funeral. We will always remember Jerry and how he would make us laugh - and oh how Joe loved talking politics with Jerry! We had some good times, so so sorry that he is gone way to soon. He so dearly loved his family and his Lord.
Weston Gillespie
April 5, 2011
I saw Jerold and one of his sons at the panda express a couple of weeks ago. Thankful to have seen and talked with him that one last time. He was a good and thoughtful cousin. I will miss his upbeat and positive sense of humor.
Patti Fleming
April 5, 2011
Dear Mary and kids. Jerold is allready greatly missed.My family sure thought the world of him. We were sitting around sunday talking and remembering how much fun he was. I will always remember at our reunions when he would do his Little red riding hood skit. The kids would be way off playing in the woods and when they heard Uncle Jerold they would come running!I admired his spirit and his strength.He was my cousin and I loved him dearly. Patti Fleming
April 5, 2011
Jerold was always so cheerful and always made you feel important. I always looked forward to 'Little Red Riding Hood' at the Gillespie reunion, even as an adult. Our sympathies are with his family during this difficult time. We will all miss him dearly.
~ Damon Fleming Family
April 5, 2011
Mary and kids-- Our family is so sorry for the pain you are feeling at this time. But we also know of the comfort you are receiving from the Holy Ghost and know that wonderful gift will help sustain you through this difficult time. There are so many blessings that are ours because of the Gospel in our lives. Jerry and you were such wonderful friends to our family during our most difficult times and we will always love you. We will miss Jerry and his sweet smile and his wonderful sense of humor.
Much Love- Rhonda (Fulton) Jones and family.
Jeff Davidson
April 5, 2011
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the entire Gillespie family during this time. The Davidson Family
David Buckner
April 5, 2011
Mary, I will miss Jerry in many ways. He was a great friend. I have always been impressed with his devotion to you and the kids. I also enjoyed working with him at Surety Life. He was a very good salesman. Most of all I will remember the two conventiona we went on together I still remember how excited Jerry became when we saw the dolphins on our catamaran sailing adventure in Hawaii. Jerry was a great man and a good friend. I willl not be at the funeral as I am between surgeries and can't walk. God bless your family.
Dave and DeeDee Buckner
Fred&Marie Frost
April 5, 2011
Our deepest sympathies-we love you and will miss Jerold-You are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 5, 2011
Dear Mary and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of our Beloved Jerold. Even tho you are so far away we want you to know we morn the loss of such a great man. You are in our Prayers. We will not be able to attend the funeral but our hearts and minds will be there during that time. Just know that you are loved and that our family is thinking of you at this time. May the Lord give you Comfort and Love. May you feel the support of your loved ones at this time. Our Sincere Sorrow. Rick and Brenda Sewell
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