Jerry L. Kaasa

It doesn't seem like it has been 10 years since Jerry left us. He has never been forgotten. Him and Deanna were good friends. At any time you saw either one of them they always has a big smile on their faces. Miss always seeing him at the GoodGuys Shows. He was taken away too early in life. Love Selby and Jean

Jerry was a good friend always had a smile on his face. It doesn't seem that it was that long ago he passed away. I remember the good times we go to the apt. on top of Kern's Funeral home a play card games. It was always neat to meet Jerry down at the GoodGuys in Puyallup and see his cars. He will always be remembered as a friend and that always smile on his face. Selby and Jean

DeAnna, Remembering Jerry today and all the fun the 4 of us had together. Hugs!!!!

I knew Jerry for many years, from grade school to high school we fished on the same boat in Alaska in 61 he was the cook and gained 40 pounds.Just this summer I got to see him at a mini class reunion he looked so good, he would have been voted the least changed of the class. He was one of the good guys in this world. Gary (stem) Stemhagen

Dear Mrs. Kaasa and family--I was sad to read Mr. Kaasa's funeral notice posted at Qfc in North Bend. My father passed away in 1981 and Mr. Kaasa handled the arrangements---he was so kind to my mother and family. We ordered the headstone for Memorial Day and went out to the cemetary---and found it had been placed on the wrong grave. Mr. Kaasa felt so bad and promised it would be fixed within the week. My sister took mom out the following week---and whoever was to have moved it didnt---so Mr. Kaasa was trying to dig up the headstone himself to move it---my mom than told him not to worry about it or hurt himself. The headstone was moved in a few days to my dad---and Mr. Kaasa refunded the portion mom had paid---the military had paid a portion. Mom didnt want to take the funds but he insisted. My family and I will never forget his kindness---he also assisted when my grandma passed away---and she was sent to the east coast. May your loss be helped with the wonderful memories that he left. Special thoughts and prayers---Lisa Curtis (Thoren)

Dear Deanne and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jerrys passing. Our deepest sympaty and warmest thoughts are sent to you and the entire family. You've been so nice and showed such hospitality to us coming from Sweden visiting you. We keep in mind the nice memories meeting Jerrry and yourself last summer at family reunion at Larry Lockens.

Dear Deanna and Family, we are so sorry about Jerry's passing. He was such a kind gentle person, someone we were so proud to call our friend. May God Bless you and hold you in his arms during this difficult time. Dave feels so fortunate to have played golf with Jerry during the past 2 yrs. including a round 3 weeks ago. Our love always Bev and Dave

Dearest Deanna - Thank you for sharing Jerry with us at Calvary Lutheran. We will remember him with much fond memories. My husband remembers the tips Jerry gave him for ushering well -welcome each and every visitor!
We will miss him. "It is Well With His Soul"
Madeline Yamada

Deanna and family,
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We had many wonderful times in our younger years.
I think it was the summer of 1961 Jerry spent in South Eastern Alaska fishing with Jerry Hamburg. Jerry was also very helpful in my son, Kirk, being hired at Bonney Watson.
Will not be able to make his service as we are busy here with services and a Veteran's Tribute at Hillcrest Park.
Our thoughts will be with you.
Dick Duffy

Deanna, Cheryl and family, I along with Rita, am very sad to hear about Jerry. He was like one of our family while growing up. He spent alot of time at our house. What a great guy. Deanna, please know our family are sending our prayers for you and your family. Jerry will be missed. Grace Wright Hooper

Dear Kaasa Family,
Am a friend of Cheryl's, and met your beloved Jerry at Jazz Alley in Seattle a couple of years ago. A man who communicated an impressive strength and gentleness.
May God comfort you in these difficult days.

Sincerely
Rabbi Harry Levin
Rumson, New Jersey

Deanna, We were so sad to here about Jerry. He will always live on in your hearts & memories. All who knew him have lost a great friend. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family.
Love & hugs, Ken & Sharon Vanderhyde

Dear Deanna,
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. You have my deepest sympathy, David DeMeyer

Deanna & Family,
Our Dad (Lloyd Hall) adored Jerry and always had such nice things to say about him. We understand your pain and pray for your peace. Take Care.

Deanna and Cheryl and families,
Jerry will always remain very special to our family. Always as a teenager, he spent a lot of time in our home eating home made bread or cookies. He was like one of us and Mom and Dad always considered him as one of their own. I believe he felt that way also. He was like another "Big Brother" to us girls. Our heartfelt love and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. Rita Wright Winbolt and the rest of our family

Hello Deanna and family, We would like to add our condolences to all of your family. We have wonderful memories of street rodding with Jerry. We also have memories of wonderful times with you two when you visited us at our winter home in Yuma. I was looking at the pictures last evening. Jerry was so thoughtful and helpful in setting us up with a new flat screen TV. We will miss him in our lives and we truly believe we will all be together again in a happier place. Thanks for the memories. Our love to all of you, Lyle and Geri

To Deanna and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and I know what you are going through Deanna. You will go through the motions and some will be a blurr. Jerry was such a nice and good looking man. My sympathy to all of you at this most difficult time.

Dear Deanna and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. You have our deepest sympathy, The James Hall Family

I had the pleasure of working with Jerry for several years. I was one of the Miss Berg's of the Seattle Times, I was Miss Berg, Jr. Jerry called in notices for the familes he served and he was always polite, punctual and humorous. One day, Barbara Christie and I were visiting The Park and someone drove us in one of the family cars out to Federal Way and that's where I first met Jerry. He was so polite to us, showed us around and answered any and all questions. He was a professional in every sense of the word. My most favorite memory of him was one year at the Funeral Directors Christmas Party, held on the lower level of the Space Needle. Our new manager, Olivia, was there and she was a little skittish about being around the directors. She soon found out that they were warm and funny people, sincere and dedicated. I was sitting at a table with Jerry, Barb Christie, Olivia and several others. In the middle of the room, Jack Harvey was holding court with his long overcoat and flowing hair. Someone made a comment and Jerry said "there goes the Pope of Fremont"! We all laughed and from that time on, Jack Harvey was referred to as the Pope of Fremont (with much affection) and even today that name still sticks. Jerry gets the credit for naming him.
to his family and co workers - my prayers and thoughts go out to you in your time of loss. I hope Jerry is making people smile wherever he is right now and maybe even chuckling a little bit at my story.
Linda Franco (formerly Frangello, and proudly, Miss Berg, Jr.)

To Brad and the entire Kaasa Family... Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these times of mourning. I know how big of a Husky fan Jerry was, so I say this now in his living memory.... "GO DAWGS!!"

Deanna,

Our sincere sympathies to you and your family.

Sincerely,
Bob and Jan Carlisle

Dear Deanna and family,
JoAnn and I extend our condolences to your entire family in the passing of my longtime friend, Jerry. It was always good to talk with him, for he understood people like on one else I have ever known. If we can do anything for any of you in North Bend, please call us.
With our deepest sympathy,
Ewing and JoAnn Stringfellow

To the Kassa Family,
As we are left in shock at the sudden passing of Jerry, it is the loving memory of a wonderful person that will be indelible in all the lives Jerry touched. Jerry will be greatly missed...his warm smile, calm demeanor and willingness to talk with you at great length, earnestly and thoughtfully, will be truly missed. Jerry was always fun to share life with… He led a positive life that God blessed with a wonderful family; his life is enduringly reflected in his children and will positively affect generations to come. As this is a time of weeping, there is a celebration of joy to come. We celebrate Jerry's life and we will see him again…may grace and mercy abound in your family during this very difficult time. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit... Psalm 34:18

I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow. Jeremiah 31:13

…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31

Deanna and family, I had the privilege to work with Jerry for almost 5 years at Bonney-Watson Federal Way. He truly was a man of honor and integrity. Jerry was a person I always looked up to and respected not only as a fellow funeral director/embalmer but also as my boss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dave & Sheri Allred

Deanna and family:
I had the privilege to work with Jerry for almost 5 years at Bonney-Watson Federal Way. He truly was a man of honor and integrity. Jerry was a person I always looked up to and respected not only as a co-worker, but also as my boss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Dave & Sheri Allred, Burley, Idaho

Deanna and family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sudden loss. Jerry was a good friend and it was a great honor to get to know him over the years as well as the rest of the family. There is never a good time to say goodbye but know that Jerry truly changed the lives of so many people throughout the years. God bless you.

Dear Deanna
Jerry was such a wonderful loving man. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Ferraro

Our thoughts to your family during this difficult time. We have many great memories of our special time together in Burien at the nightly barbques.

Kaasa Family
So sorry for your loss, Deanna and family. Jerry was a great guy and a good friend. We will miss him at the car shows. We always looked forward to Puyallup and seeing you guys. Take care and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Selby and Jean

Dear Kaasa family,

God bless you in your time of sorrow. He was a wonderful man and will be missed until we see him again!

With all our love,

Sam and Marty Samuelson

Deanna, Brad,Randy and Lynnette,

Please know my thoughts and prayers go out to your all during this very sad time in your lives.
Remember this saying I saw years ago in a card: Know that in time your memories will turn your tears to smiles.

Love to all,

Barbara Langsted Dolan

Deanna, Brad, and Randy,

My thoughts go out to all of you during this very difficult time. May all your memories help ease your pain.

Deanna, Brad, and Randy,
My thoughts go out to you and your family during this very difficult time. May all your memories help to ease the pain.

My thoughts go out to you all during this difficult time. May all your wonderful and loving memories help you through your healing process.

To Jerry's Family -
Your husband and dad was a very kind a gentle man. He served many families here in the Snoqualmie Valley with respect, dignity, gentleness and a wonderful listening ear. He cared about those he helped through what is the most difficult time in many peoples lives. May the gifts he gave to others be bountiful now upon your family as you mourn and celebrate Jerry's life. You are in our prayers and may the power, love and grace of God be felt with you now. In His Love and Peace ~