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1933
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2020
Jerry Overton Obituary
Sun City West - Jerry Bernard Overton, lately of Sun City West, AZ, passed away on November 2nd, 2020. Born in Kansas City, MO in 1933 to Philip and Celina (Cart) Overton, Jerry married Grace Gale in 1958, and earned a Master of Mining Engineering in 1959. His career took him from the U.S. Naval and Missile Aeronautics Center at Pt. Mugu, CA to several engineering and aeronautics firms before he bought and ran Spokane Transformer.
A truly civic-minded man, Jerry served on the Spokane Youth Sports Association, the Washington State Transportation Commission, and the Litchfield Park City Council. He represented District 15 (now District 22) in the Arizona House of Representatives for eight years. After retiring, Jerry was elected to the Advent Episcopal Church vestry and the PORA and the Sun City West (SCW) Community Fund boards and was granted emeritus status by the SCW Posse for nearly ten years of service.
Jerry loved golfing, fishing, traveling, and his family. He is survived by his wife Grace Overton, daughter Cindy Brown, son Daniel Overton, and grandchildren Breanne, Trevor, and Derek Overton. Those wishing to honor Jerry's life may make donations to Advent Episcopal, the SCW Community Fund, or the SCW Posse.
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Robin
November 11, 2025
My deepest condolences to Grace and all of Jerry's family. I met Grace and Jerry 23 years ago when I joined the Wigwam. They were two of the nicest people I've ever met. I was sad when they left the club. RIP Jerry.
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Bruce Johnson
November 13, 2020
What began as a business relationship more that twenty years ago turned into a great friendship. Virginia and I have spent many comfortable hours with Jerry and Grace. Quality time. We’ll miss Jerry!!!
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