Jerry Elhard Obituary
JERRY W. ELHARD
April 29, 1943 ~ May 9, 2014
Jerry W. Elhard, 71, of Vancouver, WA, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2014. He was born in Jamestown, ND.
Jerry is survived by his son, Gerald; daughters, Tami (Troy) Ruppenthal and Shaun (Chris) Hymas; 7 grand- children; 1 great-granddaughter; brother, Kenny (Beverly); sister, Delphine Ward; and his "other" mother, Wilma.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Bill; mom, Esther (Fiegert); and brother, Dale.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Mon., May 19, 2014 at Park Hill Cemetery in Vancouver, WA.
Donations may be made to Ray Hickey Hospice House.
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Brenda Tipp
May 14, 2019
Miss you very much! I will see you again one day.... love to you . Give my Mom a hug for me! Dad is on his way soon. Love sent to you all!
Mark van Uchelen
June 11, 2014
I met Jerry in a singles Bible study and we quickly became friends with one common interest, cars. He came to my wedding with “Wildfire” his hot rod with flames. Jerry gave me my first Limo ride and helped with a family surprise birthday. Jerry was the one who taught me how to cut a good light drag racing. He was also the one that gave me a tow home after not cutting a good light and breaking down…. yes unfortunately my car is not a Chrysler product.
We talked many times and I got good godly advice from him in some of the rough times in my life. Always full of good cheer and excitement even with the cancer he was always positive. I still have much to learn from him. He told me many times that you have to be true to yourself and God watching above. That perhaps is one of the greatest gifts he has given me. I will miss Jerry.
BJ Brunner
May 23, 2014
Tami, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Jerry was my neighbor and I loved going out to talk with him in the "back yard" as he always had a smile and a story. He will be missed.
Erin Brockway Collins
May 22, 2014
You were my dad's best friend for so many years and I knew you as a second dad. I remember Shaun babysitting Kelly and me - and having so man y memories in your house. God bless you, friend! See you one day soon.
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May 18, 2014
Jerry's daughter, Shaun, was my best friend way back when. I have many fond memories discussing cars with Jerry (Shaun and I were the "car girls"). I cannot recall a time Jerry didn't have a smile on his face...happiest guy around! He was at the Beaches car show every Wednesday night arriving early to claim his spot for the front row viewing of all cars arriving (always on the look-out for mopars). He will be missed by many....thanks for the memories Jerry. Thoughts and prayers to his family...especially my blood bud Shaun. Love Yvette LaRose
Bonnie and Piper Jarvis
May 18, 2014
Hey, Jer, I miss you! You were an amazing dance partner, treasured friend, prayer buddy, and confidante. But above all, a godly man committed to Our Lord and filled with love for family and friends. I miss your late night calls sharing exciting insights into Scripture, amusing family anecdotes, and critiques of Dancing With The Stars when they stole our moves! Thanks for saving your last dance for me before you went Home with The Lord. Piper sends her best wag and her loudest shrill bark of affection so you can hear her even in heaven. We love you, Jer.
David Barfield
May 18, 2014
Jerry, it was a pleasure getting to know you and seeing your smiling face every week. I am sadden that you have passed on. You will be missed. Rest in peace Jerry.
angela highfill
May 18, 2014
my prayers and love goes out to your family I will miss you jerry my friend and long time costco buddy. I will miss the talks of north dakota and my little datson car may you rest in peace and know we all loved you.
Annie Tessar
May 17, 2014
Jerry was a valued member of our community and I will miss his kind spirit and great attitude. I always looked forward to seeing him at our clinic. If I was feeling grumpy, it was pretty much impossible to stay that way after a couple of minutes chatting with Jerry! I'm sending lots of love to his family and friends. I am very sad to hear of his passing but grateful for everyone who had the chance to know him.
Cherie Barth
May 16, 2014
Thanks for being such a special friend and dance partner extraordinaire for my mom, limo driver for my kids, and a bright light for the Lord.
May 16, 2014
40 years of fond memories! Wizard of the fin cars, master of the super slant sixes and we know now you're driving a 426 Hemi! Farewell our friend and we'll always hold you in our thoughts and memories. ~Chris & Jeff Herzog
Dana & Stasia Fink
May 15, 2014
I knew Jerry thru his brother Dale who was a great friend of mine. My wife and I enjoyed talking to Jerry at the Cruise ins and checking out his 59' Plymouth Fury "Wildfire". Keep on Cruising Jerry!
Blake Osier
May 15, 2014
Jerry was a great guy, met him down at my work (Costless autoparts) and became good friends. He will be missed greatly, you were the Mopar King Jerry. Will always be remember, one of my favorite lines of his was "that's just the cats meow"
Gerald Weishaar
May 15, 2014
We played together and communicated with each other for 71 years. Our families got together for dinners and visitation both in North Dakota and Washington. You really enjoyed the Dodge cars. I will miss you as I have missed Dale and your folks. I will continue pray with Ken and Delphine.
Allen Anderson
May 15, 2014
Jerry my good friend, I'm going to miss you. Got to know you because of classic cars, in Heaven know yours is a 1958 Plymouth Sport Fury. God Bless.
Allen Anderson
Del Riehl
May 14, 2014
Jerry you were a good friend and co-worker. Thanks for the memories. Peace be with you.
Brenda Tipp
May 14, 2014
My dear cousin Jerry,
You have given me a lifetime of memories when our families joined together, one day we will again. From heavenly skies. You are always in my heart. Love and prayers- Always
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