Jerry Stewart

Opa was fun because he would always put us on the spot and make us answer questions. He always told us how nice we looked...that we were cute or pretty and he spoiled us. He was always willing to help us with our homework if we needed help.
One very special time was when Opa and Omi stayed with us at our house in February of 2007, away from the comfort of their own home, for almost a whole week, while my mom and dad went on a 20th anniversary trip to California. I loved my Opa!

This poem is in loving memory of my Grandfather, Jerry Stewart, written by Allie Pennington, October, 2007. I love you, Opa!


Where Angels Fly

When I look toward the heavens,
I think of my Opa,
Because he is now where angels fly
I think of him, also,
when I see our families gather near

My Opa loved our family,
And our annual family gatherings
He loved me, and I loved him,
And I know he’s still near

His loving voice, whispering
“I love you so much,”
Is what I listen for at night
As I think back to all the times
I sat cuddling on his lap,
I was comforted by his familiar smell
And felt his strong arms around me
I knew that I was loved

I’d bury my face in his shirt
When he hugged me so near
I thought of never letting go and holding on forever
But all those moments ended too soon
And I could never get enough of them
Even up until his last few hours
Those moments slipped by way too fast
And will never be coming back

But I will treasure every single one of them in my heart
And look forward to when we meet again
On the other side of Heaven’s golden gates
I can only imagine the joyous reunion that will take place

As a beach without the sea,
Or the night sky without stars
It is strange to be without him
But in perfect harmony we will be
When we are both where angels fly

Its been over a year now, Opa since you passed away. I miss you so very much. But God sent an angel to bring us comfort and peace and a reason to keep on living - and her name is Emmanuella Grace, my daughter, and your first great-granddaughter. (We call her Emma for short.) For a long time I thought about what your reaction would be that I had a baby and was not married. I know you would have loved me still, and that you would have loved Emma so much, too. I am so sad that you did not get to meet her here in this lifetime, but I know someday we'll all be together in heaven, and thats the best place to be all together at, a perfect place of peace together with God, where there are no more tears or pain or crying or broken hearts. I look forward to that day, when I can be with Jesus and you forever. Thank you for being the best Opa ever. I love you so much and miss you every day.

Your first granddaughter,
~Shannon

Honey,
Yesterday was a year since you went to your heavenly home. The whole family felt the void in our lives all day. We know you were with us in spirit & in each of our hearts. Time has gone so quickly, but it seems like only yesterday when we said good bye.
The reunion, which we had planned for almost two years & was your mom's prompting, was bitter sweet without you and your mom. We did talk about old reunions, watched videos and made new memories.
You will always hold a special place in all of our hearts and we will always love & miss you.
Love you, Gisela & fam.

I remember first meeting Jerry four years ago at Thanksgiving dinner. He was warm and friendly. Every encounter after that day was always very plesent and sometimes full of laughter. Tyler always was so impressed with Jerry and spoke very highly of him. He was sucessful early on and life in business and then again later in life in family. We will miss him always and be sure to give our extra love to Gisela in his absence.

Dear Jerry,
Almost a year has passed and there isn't a day that you are not on our minds. Your strength, generosity, wisdom, humor, and love will be with us forever. Knowing you and having you in our lives has made us better people. You have given us a gift that keeps giving and helps guide us in our daily lives. We miss you so much!
Love,
Debbie and Randy

Jerry you never said "I'm leaving"
Yet our heart knew to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knew why


A million times we needed you,
A million times we cried
If Love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died


In Life we loved you dearly
In death we love you still
In our heart you hold a place,
That no one could ever fill


It broke our heart to lose you,
But you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you,
The day God took you home

Your Birthday will be celebrated in heaven soon, one day we will reunite and celebrate together again.

July 27th we will think of you and wish you a "Happy Birthday", we will always miss you and love you so dearly!

Hugs,

Ursula & Brian

Meine liebe Freundin Gisela,
heute konnte ich wieder in Jerry`s Guest Book lesen und wurde traurig. Traurig deshalb, weil du deinen tiefen Schmerz wahrscheinlich niemals ganz ueberwinden kannst in diesem Leben.
Obwohl du eine so wunderbare Familie dein eigen nennst. Alle umgeben dich mit inniger Liebe und Zuneigung. Jeder moechte dir immer etwas Liebes tun oder sagen. Weil du selbst solch eine engelgleiche Person bist. Eben die Frau, die Jerry so sehr geliebt hat und die es auch wert ist, seine Frau zu sein.Ich habe mit Absicht geschrieben " wert ist ", denn du bist noch immer seine Frau und wirst es auch bis in alle Ewigkeiten sein. Spaeter, beim himmlischen Vater, in seiner Herrlichkeit.
Das sollte dir aber jetzt schon ein Trost sein, denn was sind schon die paar Erdenjahre gegenueber der Ewigkeit bei Gott?!!!!!!!
Bitte, bitte, sei nicht mehr traurig, sondern stolz, dass du diesem wertvollen Mann eine treue Ehefrau sein durftest. Ihr habt euch gegenseitig gestuetzt, wenn es noetig war und habt auch die Schoenheiten des Lebens genossen, wenn es moeglich war.
Nun habt ihr sogar ein Urenkelkindchen, welches als ein Wunder diese Welt betreten hat.
Welch ein Segen das doch ist.
Ich bin gluecklich, wenn ich dir auch meine Liebe schenken darf. Bitte vergiss es nicht. Immer deine Annemarie.

Honey,
Father's Day was hard yesterday, as have been all the holidays since your passing. Our children miss you as much as I do. You were such a good and giving, caring father, grandfather & husband.
We have many wonderful memories from family celebrations, but the tears still flow very easy.
I will always love you.
Gisela

Dearest Gisela

I know Len wrote some words in Jerry’s Legacy Book but I wanted to add some words myself. You know I have known Jerry since I was a young girl and I have admired him since. I got to know him better when we visited you in California while you first were married and he was so sweet and caring to us young girls. I looked up to him like he was a Greek God and the most loving person I knew. You two matched so wonderful together during your lifetime and I admired the two of you all my life. I loved you both so very much and Jerry was like a brother to me. . He was a gentle, sweet and brilliant person and he never ignored us when we came for advice. I will never forget him and in the pictures of my mind, I will always see his smiling face.

Be strong my sweet Gisela and if there is ever any way, I hope I can be there for you

All my love,

Christel

Happy Father's Day, Dad. It is days like yesterday, the first father's day since he's been gone, that grief jumps up and slaps you in the face and you relive the sorrow all over again. But celebrating the day with Mary Jo, Becca & Susie brought me joy and eased the pain. I just wanted to drop a note and say I was thinking of you throughout the day and remembering once again many of your great attributes. I am thankful for having had you in my life as long as I did and the influence you had on me. It will be a hard month without you at our family reunion, 4th of July and your birthday. But the Lord will provide what we need. I miss you.
With Love,
Mark

I dearly miss my sweet father-in-law and friend, Jerry Stewart. It just broke my heart during his last few months how much sever pain he was suffering. I prayed for him so much. For his relief, I’m glad he got to go home to be with our Lord.
Jerry was always kind and welcoming. He was sweet to me, often calling me cutey, and always greeting me with a hug and kiss.
I’ve always known since I first joined the family when I married Mark in 1987 that this was a very special family. Gisela, you two have always been the best parents-in-law anyone could ever hope for. Friends look at me in awe and envy when I tell them what wonderful in-laws I have. Jerry was able to keep a delicate balance between saying what he thought while not hurting feelings! He was a very sensitive sweetheart.
What a family man Jerry was! To Jerry (along with Gisela) family was a priority and they were very proactive to make sure the family spent time together. He and Gisela have always been very generous not only with money but with that priceless commodity: time. They always found ways to get us all together (the family) even when it was almost impossible to coordinate everybody.
Many of the things Jerry did showed how important family was to him. He has really instilled in me how important and healthy it is to take time off from working to schedule quality time for fun with family and to get away from regular daily routine for vacations. He not only made vacations a priority for his young family, but he and Gisi have continued to generously bless their grown children and their families, making it possible for us to go on amazing vacations that would not have been possible without them. I am especially thankful for the cabin they purchased so the family can get away together for next to nothing. The cabin is one of Susie & Becca’s favorite places in the world! What a gift of wonderful memories! Thank you!
I am very grateful for the many attributes that Jerry passed down to Mark that make him such a good, Christian husband: Responsibility, level-headedness, consistency, gentleness, kindness, smart with money, family-minded, loving, practical, a faithful husband. Thank you, Jerry for investing yourself in your family. They are all awesome.
Finally, I am very thankful for a couple of very special last memories:
On Rebecca’s 13th birthday, June 1, 2007, I thought that Jerry probably wouldn’t be able to go out for the annual lunch for which he and Gisi always take the grandchildren on their birthdays. He was in SO much pain and just feeling downright yucky; every trip out was difficult. Well, somehow, he managed to be there “just like always” and it made it extra special for Rebecca who knew it was hard for him.
On Jerry’s last Father’s day we all hung out with Jerry and Gisi for the day. I saw him calling some of the grandchildren over to where he was sitting, one at a time, giving them hugs and discreetly asking them questions. It was so cute! I found out later he was asking about the cards they had made for him for Father’s day asking things like “why do you think I’m such a great grandpa?” The girls proceeded to explain to him why their cards said what they said.
I love and miss you Jerry!

As we honor all the men in this world that are fathers, I think of my Dad and the wonderful life he gave my family. His passing last year and the loss I feel is stamped in my mind like it was yesterday. It's a bitter-sweet day - remembering him as a great man and father and all the good he poured into our lives, mixed with the sadness of missing him so tremendously! Time passes, our family grieves and God has a way of carrying us through the difficult days to bring healing. He gave us new life with little Emma and things to look forward to like our reunion next week where we celebrate our family! I know Dad and Grandma Wilma will be with us in spirit, but we'll miss them. I find hope and comfort in knowing we will see them again someday!
I love and miss you, Dad!
Michelle

I picked out one less Father's Day card at the Hallmark store this year and it made me sad. I was shopping at the mall with Shannon and Emma and thinking how one soul leaves and another arrives and life changes and you go on with God's help. So this is my Father's Day card to Jerry. We all miss you so much, but I feel your spirit watching over us. I know you will be with us at the Family Reunion coming up and also at the 4th of July celebration we always have at the cabin. You were a wonderful father-in-law to me and I know today will be hard for Mike, Michelle, Mark and Gisela. How I wish you could have met Emma. She has a little red mark on her forehead, between her eyes and I like to think of that as the spot where you kissed Emma as she was coming to Earth and you were leaving. So, Happy Father's Day Jerry. We love you and we miss you and we will see you later!

Jerry Stewart was a wonderful man in every respect that we can think of. all has been said before this in his praise but we are well served to remember and give accord to every compliment and expression of love from his extensive family and myriad of friends.
His generosity of spirit and warmth of personality and abiding congeniality were remarkable assets and he shared them with a gracious simplicty. all of us look back with amazement at how he could bring healing into many difficult circumstances. his own healing seemed to take a distant second place. credit must go to his Maker and soon after to his loving wife, Gisela and, i believe to his mother. the gracious family women in his life gave so much of themselves that a man like jerry would have absorbed that other side of life that needed his personal love, attention and devotion.
jerry will live in our hearts from the courage of his life and his goodness and reliability -- molded through his Christian faith and involvement. i can see his face before me as i write this and we look forward also to that reunion with him in God's special Kingdom of love.

"Ode to Jerry"
The light of God is shining brightly, within us as we meditate on all of Jerry's attributes, talents deep love of God and his family. We spiral higher as we use Jerry's life as an example to live ours.
We thank God for Jerry

Dear Gisela and Family,
All through 2007 you and your family were daily in our thoughts and prayers. From Thanksgiving to New Year's our culture has great expectations of happiness, but under the best of circumstances the holidays can be a mixture of blessings, stress and dispair. Knowing your anniversary was also during this season we especially held you up to God.

You are a role model for the women in your life. I can't imgaine being as brave and as self sufficient as you. We admire your ability to move on and live life to its fullest. This is what Jerry would want for you.

Through all of these sad times we know you are very thankful for your loving family. They are truly a blessing. As you travel through the grieving process, we wish you and yours peace, comfort and good health in 2008.

We Love You!
Hildred and Dick

It's the first day of a new year, 2008, and in one way, I'm happy to be leaving 2007 behind. Yet, in many ways I wish I could turn back the hands of time and relive some of the precious moments again with my Father in 2007. As many years as we had together, there just didn't seem to be enough time with him, and it left me wanting more. This has been a difficult holiday season of "firsts" without our Dad with us...Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mom & Dad's anniversary and New Year's. I'm so thankful we were all together to lift one another up and try as best we could to enjoy the holiday season, knowing all too well we were crying in our hearts for our Dad. I miss his smile and the twinkle in his eye, his warm hello's and big hugs. I miss his voice and his laugh and his generous spirit and his fondness for family gatherings. I miss his love.

There are times when I think I see a glimpse of him in the crowd or hear his laugh and I'm startled back to the reality of that impossibility. But, it encourages me to know that Dad is in a world far more beautiful than any of us could ever imagine. I know he's smiling down on us with a healthy body and thankful for his wonderful days on earth with all of us. I know he expects to see us one day again as we reunite in Heaven with our Lord.

As we move into 2008, I'm so thankful for my wonderful Mother who embodies all of the great things my Father was, and has a multitude of other talents and gifts. She is a sweet blessing to all of us. She is loving and helpful and generous beyond belief. I know each day is difficult for her without Dad and I know the sadness can be overwhelming sometimes. The grief comes in waves for all of us as we miss him and the times we had together.

I love you, Mom, and am wishing comfort and peace be with you in this new year. Healing takes time and Dad's last days are still so fresh and new in our minds that it's hard to move on, but we will. I pray you feel all of our love showered on you. I know it must bring you comfort to know that you are being prayed for by so many friends and family members. My favorite verse this year through these trying times has been "Lord, when doubts fill my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer." Psalms 94:19. I hope it brings you some encouragement and hope to face each new day.

Know that you are loved greatly and I appreciate all the many wonderful things about you. May God pour out his blessings on you this year.

I love you,
Michelle

Gisela, Du bist nicht allein mit Deinem grossen Schmerz- wir fuehlen und trauern mit Dir und Deiner Familie!
Immer Deine Freunde Helga und Fred

Our meetings were few at family functions but we always felt very warm and welcome, Jerry you will be missed but we know you are in the hands of God.

Dear, sweet Gisi:


It's your anniversary today, and I can only imagine the pain and sorrow in
your heart. My prayers and thoughts are with you. You probably need to
take time today to reflect on how fortunate you were to have those precious
52 years of marriage to one of the great guys of the world, your beloved
Jerry. Also take time to imagine how wonderful it will be when you get to
be with him again. Indeed, what joy and what a great family reunion we will
all have someday in the paradise of eternity! I know somehow Jerry is
watching over you even now, and wishing he could hold you in his arms and
reassure you that everything is going to be all right. All will work out as
it should work out, even if we cannot understand it from the perspective we
have in this life. We must hold on to our faith in God's goodness, grace,
and sovereignity to work all things together for good for those that love
Him.

I wish I could put my arms around you and comfort you, too! I would
probably not be able to do anything but cry if I was there right now, and I
would feel bad if I was making your situation any worse. You seemed to be
in need of having us give you some alone time, so I thought it would be best
to send you this e-mail rather than call right now. Please forgive me for
not being able to express my feeliings as freely as Ursi and the others can
do. Losing Jerry in our lives is still too fresh for me. When I go to that
place in my heart and experience the sorrow that is there, I lose control
over my tears and sobs. It can become quite hard to regain control over my
emotions and get back to what I should be doing. I don't seem to ever
really get over the grief process, only to suppress it by trying to focus my
attention elsewhere. I so wish I could be a stronger person so I could be
more of a blessing to those that I love and value so dearly. John is really
such a saint to put up with all of my faults! I pray that God will keep him
safe and healthy and make him to outlive me, since I can't even imagine
trying to cope with life without him. I know it is not easy for him to see
me still falling apart when I get this way. I'm sure he probably thinks I
should be more over the grieving process. I wonder sometimes how much of a
brave front you put on for us to keep us from worrying about you. Dear Gisi
no matter what, we will still worry! Please never hesitate to reach out to
one of us if we can help.

Jerry enriched and was such a big part of all of our lives that we can't
help feeling his absence, and each of us are with you, especially today, in
our own way. Dear sis, my heart is truly breaking for you on this your
anniversary and I can only pray God to give you the strength to get through
it. He carries us when we are to unable to walk ourselves, and He calls
others to pray for us when we are even too weak to pray. Remember all the
blessings you still have here in this life, your precious children, family
and friends, and give God thanks, for it is in the thanksgiving and prayers
of faith to God, and in the worship of Him that He moves on our behalf. I
hope you are experiencing His comforting in your spirit even now. Please
know that I love you and cherish you my sweet, sweet sister even if I can't
always express it the way I would like to. God bless you and be with you!!!


Love, kisses, and hugs (the big Jerry kind of hugs!),
Doris

P.S. John sends his love, too.

To my dear Jerry on our Anniversary
53 years ago today we were marrried in Tucson, Arizona. How quickly the years have gone by.
I miss you & will always keep the warm memories of our years together in my heart.I asked God to put his arms around you for me & tell you that I love you.
Your loving wife Gisela

My dear sister and Mike, Michelle, Mark and family.
It is hard for anyone to understand how much we all miss Jerry, especially during the holiday season that was always put aside for family time. We have never been without Jerry, it seems he has always been in our life. All the countless years that have passed, it was a special time for our family to gather on Christmas Eve. Our memories of the past years will always bring warm and wonderful memories. The one gift we would have loved to have had on Christmas was not possible, but we know Jerry celebrated with all those who love him and we know he is where all of us want to be one day. Our family gathered together this year without his hugs and expected compliments, he never failed to tell you that you smell good or you looked nice. We are happy we have Gisela, through her we feel his presence near us. Even through the young ones, Susie, Allie, Becca and Megan made the evening special as they sang for us the Christmas songs which their Opa loved to hear. He was so proud of each and everyone of of his grandkids. These young ladies made us realize how life has to go on and how fragile life really is. We could see in them that we have to look forward to each day as our healing continues. They will see to it that unexpected sad things in life will one day get better as long as we have hope in our heart. Our unique family bond is always there for one another, what a blessing this is. I pray that Gisela and her family will one day have their eyes shinning again and that tears shed now will turn into happy unexpected smiles for all of us. We know through prayers that good things will surface over all the sad times we have had this year!
May the love shine in your hearts and may God Bless you.
Thanks Gisela for the Pre-Christmas Hayride with caroling through the desert into the sunset accompanied by Mark playing his guitar and Mary Jo on her flute, what a neat gift, it was awesome.
We love you my sweet Sis and your beautiful family that you and Jerry have given us.
Ursula

Dear Gisela,
I have been thinking of you as you've faced this first Christmas without Jerry. I hope you have found blessings and comfort being with your large and loving family during the holidays. My best to you always.

My sweet sister,
How can I find words to properly thank you for keeping our holidays as a family together & alive? You are our most important family member, you have shown us how we must carry on, even in sadness through this holiday season. I know you are trying to be so strong, yet I also know a very fragile side of you my dear sister! You made our Thanksgiving this year as wonderful as you have in the past. I know that Jerry was with us in spirit, as this too was a picture perfect Thanksgiving. You are so talented in creating just the right atmosphere, Jerry was always so proud of you and his love for you was never ending. Gisela, with our awesome family gathered around and Mark saying Grace, we understood our loss but and yet we thankful for so many blessing. I thank God each day for having had Jerry and having you in our life, our memories of holidays together will go on till eternity. We are so blessed with our unbelievable family, and that we have each other.
Love you my special sis,
Ursula and Brian

Whenever I think of Jerry, I remember his quiet way of giving you the impression that everything either was or would be ok. When I first met him in 1987, he, as your whole family, adopted me and made me feel I was part of the whole gang. His sense of humor and the way a smile would spread across his face before he'd start laughing are special and unforgettable in my mind.

I miss him.

Love -

Heike

Dear Gisela,
We have known you and Jerry for so long and have cherished the time we have been able to spend with you. It all started when we were teenagers. First as teammates on the church basketball team- remember Jean Stewart, our coach. Later, after spending some time in the military, as neighbors in Polo Village for three years. What wonderful times those were. Through the years we were fortunate to be able to get together twice a year with our good friends, Chuck and Joan and Bobby and Deane. Lets don't forget Paul and Janice when they could make it. Jerry will be greatly missed by all of us. He was such a loving and giving person and was a tremendous influence on all of us. What a great family you have. We know that Mike, Michelle, Mark and their families will always be there for you when you need them. We will always be grateful to you and Jerry for being our friends. With much love, Alex and Friede

GOD , WE THANK YOU FOR GIVING JERRY TO US , TO KNOW AND TO LOVE AS A COMPANION ON OUR EARTHLY PILGRIMAGE. IN YOUR BOUNDLESS COMPASSION , CONSOLE US WHO MOURN. GIVE US FAITH TO SEE IN DEATH THE GATE OF ETERNAL LIFE , SO THAT IN QUIET CONFIDENCE WE MAY CONTINUE OUR COURSE ON EARTH , UNTIL , BY YOUR CALL , WE ARE REUNITED WITH THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE ; THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD.

Gisela,And it came to pass....
Jerry loved his family. That was his
number one priorty. Jerry and Gisela, they were companions, in this mortal life and will be in the eternities. Jerry had a very special spirit. Now his spirit is with God. Jerry was kind-hearted, honest,sincere, humble,Christlike, compassionate, faithful,and I believe this shows, in his smiling face.He cared for his family and Church.Jerry was a good man to everyone.He was a mentor to many people around the world. Jerry left a lagacy for all his family members...they loved him as
much as he loved them.We have lost a dear friend. Jerry's spirit will live forever. I will always remember his SMILE. Jerry was devoted to his forever companion. Gisela, God Bless You, for all you did for Jerry. Blessings Always.
Paula Bryant...Gisela I will always
remember our tennis days. They were
great, right/

I left the confines of the design world of Motorola Two-Way radios and joined the ranks of SPS in Chicago (via Headquarter Sales Training in Phoenix)in the late sixties. Those were indeed wonderful times. I don't beleive that the industry has ever assembled a closer, more professional, most effective bunch of people. The line up consisted of Jerry, Geno Ori, Hal Onsager, Ken Oliphant, Joe Nelson, Larry Zisman, George Wiler and Len Altobello. As the saying would go we inflicted a lot of damage on our competitors. Each of these Motorolan's had unique personalities. Stories abound about all of them! Jerry was always the gentleman's gentleman. He brought me around (as the rookie)to his telecom accounts like Teletype and ATT and lead by example. I learned from Jerry how to respect and be respected by customers. I observed how well he listened and was heard. He was quite strong technically and it showed. He was a great mentor to me in those years. Tom

Jerry always had a warm smile that instantly made you feel at ease with him. He had a tremendous work ethic, was always fair and made time for everyone, no matter their station. I enjoyed working with him. Pam

We miss Jerry tremendously and will always have a special place for him in our hearts.

My uncle Jerry will always be remembered for his special smile and caring heart. He was a source of knowledge, with an abundance of kindness and compassion. Jerry will always have a special place in our hearts.
"I shall see you again when God calls my name as we rejoice in Heaven with everlasting life!"
Randy & Judy

Dear Gisela...
I always admired both you and Jerry. Your love and committment to one another was evident to me even though I didn't see you that often. Coming to visit you the December after Craig & I were married, is some of my fondest memories. You were such a gracious host and Jerry was so generous as you took us to your cabin, out to dinner, etc...I never forget picking grapefruit and oranges from your tree in the backyard. You made us feel like we were your children...and that you cared for us so much. All your cards and notes you have sent to each one of us throughout the year have blessed us so much. Thank you for your love, care, and encouragement. Your lives have touched many people and it is evident as you read the different entries in the guest book. Thank you for your example and love. We will continue to pray for all of you and love you all very much. It is great to have fellowship here and even more wonderful is to know we will have eternal relationship and fellowship in heaven. May God continue to richly bless you and all your family as you walk thru this season of life. Thanks again for being a great example of a loving, giving and committed wife and mother. Jerry and your legacy of love and giving will live on in your children and grandchildren...as well as many others who your lives have touched.

Dear Gisela,
even we have not met Jerry, but since we know what my folks submitted all of you been in our heards. We lit a light on the other side of the ocean for Jerry - we are sure in clear nights it was good to see, shining so clear and bright like a star. Its a never ending light a small and tiny light but a light to bring sunshine in the darkest hour - never stop searching for the light.
Heike & Wolfgang

I'll always remember visiting Jerry and his family. Jerry was always a good listener and interested in how I was doing. Eventhough I wasn't able to be with uncle Jerry and his family very often I will always have fond memories of vacation time spent with the Stewarts. Jerry was a special guy and I'll miss him. I pray for comfort and assurance for all his family.

Wer im Gedächtnis seiner Lieben wohnt,
der ist nicht tot, der ist nur fern.
Tot ist nur, wer vergessen wird.
Er wird uns in Erinnerung bleiben,

Liebe Gisela, liebe Familie Stewart,
Ich möchte Dir liebe Gisela mein herzlichstes Beileid übersenden. Ich hoffe
das Du im Kreis deiner Familie Trost und Kraft findest! Ich denke an euch.
Ich werde diese traurige Nachricht an meine Mutti sagen.

Liebe Grüsse Christoph Schuhmacher

Gisela,
We have known Jerry and yourself since we met as teenagers in high school. Chuck worked with Jerry during their high school days and he deeply appreciated Jerry’s friendship as well as getting to know and develop a fondness for Jerry’s family. As adults, we have gotten together regularly with three other couples that were also part of our teen years. Those have been good times. The times we all spent together were often hosted and arranged by you and Jerry. We all knew how very fortunate we were to be able to have this togetherness for so many years. It just won’t be the same without Jerry. He will be with us always as we feel his presence at our future gatherings and remember what a special friend he was.

You and Jerry have raised a lovely family of which we have witnessed over the years. We’re sure the many blessings you receive from your children and your friends, your strength and your faith will help get you through this period in your life.

Love and prayers to you, Mike, Mark, and Michelle and their families.

Chuck and Joann La Grassa

Dear Gisela:

We are SO sorry to hear of your loss of Jerry! His was a long fight, not at all easy, but he was a brave guy, and we admire him.

Jerry was sick for a long time, and death was certainly expected, but he is your friend and lover, and losing him is hard. You are in our prayers during these days of grief and separation.

We hope during these coming days that you can find consolation through Scripture, through prayer, and through your friends in and out of the church. Jesus taught us that God hates death and will one day destroy it, along with all the other things that make human existence miserable. He also taught us that for those who trust in him, separation is temporary. We will see our loved ones again. Trusting in the One who rose from the dead is a tremendous anchor and comfort during times of grief.

Gisela, we appreciate your keeping us in the loop and part of your circle of friends. Cathy recently started to reread the book you gave us about Ruth Von Kleist. We're planning to lend it to a friend of ours, an old European aristocrat and the only royalist we've ever met. We're sure she'll enjoy it.

We'll be praying for you this Saturday. Sorry we won't be able to come to the memorial.

In God's Love,



Dave and Cathy Philips

Geisla-We really can't express what we are really thinking but we just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and the sadness that you must feel at this time. Weknow that you must miss Jerry very much. Fifty years living with the same person seems like a long time but one would wish for many years more. We are so sorry that you won't have Jerry around. We just hope you stay close to your God and that He will be able to bring y ou some comfort. Please send us an email every so often. Our love and prayers. Cleo and Vernon

Jerry was a special person who loved his family more than anything else in this world. We will all miss him. Philippians 4:13-"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" --and you can and will Gisela. Love to you and your family.

We have been friends with Jerry and Gisela since working together in 1962 in Dayton Ohio. Jerry was a great guy and always uplifting to be around. We miss him and will never forget his generous and positive attitude.

From as far back as I can remember Dad was always a man of integrity and he always wanted to make sure that those in the family did that which was honorable. He loved his wife and children and would always help in anyway he could, as he wanted the best or each of us. He loved the game of golf and I will always remember the day that he beat me for the first time (that we could remember) on nine holes at Pinewood Country Club just a little over a year ago. He wasn't in the best of health at the time, but he saw an opportunity to make something new happen and he took the opportunity to do something he had never done before. That was the way he always was - even though during his latter years when not feeling well, he would still do all he could to live life to it's fullest and enjoy it as best as he was able. He was an optimist and an encourager. He always found the best in people and never wanted to talk about faults, unless it had to do with politics or international commerce of course. He was always concerned about others and how they were doing. He accepted all of his children's spouses into the family with open arms as one of his own. I was his first born son and He was my golf buddy, my financial investment mentor, my encourager and my Dad, and I love him and miss him greatly.

Jerry is a great older brother. All my life I have looked up to him as a role model. He set an example by his love of family, his work ethic and the way he lived his life in general. He is the most stable and solid person I’ve ever known. He influenced me in many ways without even trying or knowing. I love and miss him.

This was submitted on Dad’s birthday (July 27, 2007) but did not post until today!

Today is Dad’s 73rd birthday. He was born July 27, 1934. We are going to the memorial today with Mom, Mike, Michelle & families and then out to dinner in honor of Dad’s birthday. He never liked to celebrate his birthday because he didn’t want to think about getting another year older! But, he was always gracious when we insisted on at least a small family gathering. I wanted to add a few comments I made at the memorial to preserve them here (how much text can this website hold, anyway?).

When I think of how Dad will be remembered most, a lot of things come to mind: strong work ethic, optimistic, hospitable, strong work ethic, opportunistic, conservative, caring, did I mention strong work ethic? But two main qualities seem to rise to the top. Loyalty and Dedication.

He loyally dedicated over 35 years of his life to the same company. He would often leave before I woke up and sometimes come home after I was in bed. He was so dedicated, we spent most of our early family life moving with the company just about every two years. Moving every two years, people naturally thought we were a military family. I told them, “well, sort of…Motorola.” (You know, the few, the proud, the Semiconductor Division). Motorola definitely got their money’s worth when they hired Jerry Stewart. I learned a lot about dedication and hard work from Dad.

I think it’s fitting that he passed on over the 4th of July holiday. Dad was extremely loyal and dedicated to his country and one of the most patriotic men I know. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine. He was so patriotic, that it would drive him crazy whenever one of us would go out and buy a “foreign” car. He just couldn’t understand why we wouldn’t buy American. I would say dad, you know what FORD stands for, don’t you? Fix Or Repair Daily. He would laugh, but that never deterred him from buying American and supporting the American economy. I learned a lot about patriotism and dedication to my country from Dad.

And finally, he spent 52 years dedicated to one woman. People think that’s quite an accomplishment, and it is. But, how could he not? He was married to the most loving and faithful wife any man could hope for. Mom stood beside him through it all, good and bad, through years of sickness…all the way to the end. He said that he never would have made it as long as he did without her by his side. Thanks Mom, for always being there for Dad. I learned a lot about loyalty to my wife and family from Dad.

So, thanks, Dad, for the lessons of life you demonstrated by the way you lived your own life. I will miss you terribly. I wish we had more time together. I wish you could have seen your grandchildren grow up and marry and make their mark in the world, carrying on those qualities you demonstrated for us. But, as I Thessalonians 4 says: “We do not grieve as the rest of the world does who have no hope.” You are rejoicing in that glorious place, the Kingdom of Heaven, the beauty of which those of us on earth cannot begin to imagine. So, while we mourn, you rejoice. While we grieve, you are full of joy. While we continue to struggle in darkness, you are at rest in the brilliant presence of the King, where pain, tears & sorrow have been melted away by His glorious grace.

I so look forward to that great day of reunion!

With Love,

Your Son,

Mark

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Carlmon knew Jerry from the day his family moved to Tucson. He has many good memories. We were lucky to have such wonderful freinds.
Carlmon & Doris Briggs

Dear Dad,
It's your birthday today and I miss you so much! You're the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning...and I miss you...and I say goodnight to you each night...and I miss you! I missed you on our Rhine River trip that you planned, although I know you were there with us in spirit. I'll miss you each and every day for the rest of my life until I see you again. I'm so thankful for the great man and father that you were. I know you are having a big Birthday celebration in Heaven right now and we're celebrating here with you!
I love you, Dad!
Michelle

Jerry our mentor!
We have returned from the cruise in Europe that you had planned, with sadness in our heart we knew this is what you wanted us to do. With tears in our eyes we said good-bye to our sister. You said it all along, if you were not able to go, we should go and to do this for you. All 20 of us Roadrunners, a name we gave our group, left a day after your memorial. More then two hundred people came to say goodbye, your home was wall to wall people to show their support for Gisela and your family. I know you were smiling down from heaven to see so much love from all of us. We left Phoenix knowing how much you and Gisela wanted to be with us. It was not easy and we shed many tears, yet in our hearts we celebrated your life and love for traveling, it made us feel close to you. They reserved one night on the cruise for us to reflect and celebrate your life, a banner showed you and Gisela's picture from the last cruise we took in Europe, we toasted with your favorite Mexican coffee, we felt you were right there with us. My memories of vacations with you go back to my teen years, you insisted we'd take time out to be together and these memories we will treasure a lifetime.
My special sister and her awesome family, my pain is as hurtful as yours, as Jerry was our back bone, our mentor and our treasure! We will always remember his and your generosity, you my sister are what sisters are all about. Thank you for all the treasured memories and thank you for what you are in my life. I will always be there for you, I am a phone call away and I pray that one day your pain and ours will just be a memory, since our Jerry would not want us to mourn his loss forever!
God Bless Gisela and her family!
Love you my special sis and your family with all my heart, Ursula

I especially remember my dear brother Jerry today on his birthday. Jerry was a loving and caring brother and I have so many fond memories from our earliest childhood. When he married Gisela, I at last had a sister and she means the world to me and the rest of our family. We certainly were not ready to let Jerry go, we wanted more happy, fun times together. However, that wasn't to be but we will cherish the memories we do have which will last forever.
Much, much love, Janice

Happy 73rd Birthday Jerry,

Today is your birthday and you are celebrating with Jesus and all the angels in heaven. I am imagining a big party, with all your relatives & friends. How glorious it must be with harp music playing and everybody joyful with no pain. Honey, I miss you terribly. I miss the touch of your hand on mine, your crooked little grin and the twinkle of your eyes.
You are missed by your whole family. You were such a special, caring, generous person. A great father, opa and special husband and friend.
You will always have a major spot in my heart.Happy Birthday!
All my love forever.
Gisela

Jerry our mentor!
We have returned from the cruise in Europe that you had planned, with sadness in our heart we knew this is what you wanted us to do. You said it all along, if you were not able to go, to do this for you. All 20 of us Roadrunners, a name we gave our group, left a day after your memorial. More then two hundred people came to say goodbye, your home was wall to wall people to show their support for Gisela and your family. I know you were smiling down from heaven to see so much love from all of us. We left Phoenix knowing how much you and Gisela wanted to be with us. It was not easy and we shed many tears, yet in our hearts we celebrated your life and love for traveling, it made us feel close to you. They reserved one night on the cruise for us to reflect and celebrate your life, a banner showed you and Gisela's picture from the last cruise we took in Europe, we toasted with your favorite Mexican coffee, and we felt you were right there with us. My memories of vacations with you go back to my teen years, you insisted we'd take time out to be together and these memories we will treasure a lifetime.
My special sister and her awesome family, my pain is as hurtful as yours, as Jerry was our back bone, our mentor and our treasure! We will always remember his and your generosity; you my sister are what sisters are all about. Thank you for all the treasured memories and thank you for what you are in my life. I will always be there for you, I am a phone call away and I pray that one day your pain and ours will just be a memory, since our Jerry would not want us to mourn his loss forever!
Love you my special sis and your family with all my heart, Ursula

One of life's greatest experiences is to be associated with, work with and work for someone that you greatly respect. Jerry was one of the reasons that Motorola was a great company to work for. Most noteable, Jerry took the time to spend with you, whether that was for work or personal reasons.
On the "light" side, during our frequent trips to San Jose CA, we purposely sought out hotels that served the best eggs. I fondly recall that one night upon arriving at 11PM, Jerry spear-headed the effort to be served eggs, To his credit, we found a hotel restaurant that did so.
Jerry, we will miss you. You were an inspiration, a mentor, a calm in stormy weather, an excellent Salesman and Sales Executive. You were participative, available, a person who we wanted to be around.
Looking forward to seeing you in Heaven

Dear Gisela - I am deeply saddened for you and your family with the loss of Jerry. I know you will all miss him terribly. What a wonderful life you two had together, and you both spread so much joy to everyone around you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know all of the memories will help you and your family get through this very difficult time. Love

From a very young age I always remember saying that Opa was my hero, and to this day he still is. Opa is always someone I will look up to, and take inspiration from. He was the definition of a "self made" man and he took pride in his work, family, and country. He taught me so much in the 22 years that I knew him and a little bit of him will live in me forever. I will miss our talks and rounds of golf, but I will think about him everyday. I Love you and miss you Opa! Your only grandson, Benjamin

JERRY STEWART MEMORIES
July 19, 2007

What better way to live a full, rewarding life than the way Jerry lived his own? He personified the American Dream. He started his life with very little. He was a true American to the core … Superbly proud of his US Marine Corps. There is no such thing as an ex-marine. “Once a Marine always a Marine” and Jerry believed in the Semper Fi doctrine until he drew his last breath. He was always faithful, to all he knew.

Somehow, he and Gisela were lucky enough to find each other and set a course that lasted a lifetime. Together they took advantage of opportunities as they arose, built on their successes and shrugged off their disappointments. Along the way they built a beautiful family, a family that now proudly contains many happy grandchildren that will carry on the moral foundation that has been so lovingly laid by Gisela and Jerry. This Stewart foundation will serve the family well for many, many years.

Gisela, now, seemingly alone after so many wonderful, loving years is coming to grips with her own future. Her personal loss of Jerry is most difficult. His memory, and their undying love absorbs her mind every waking moment. Gisela will never get over her loss of Jerry but eventually she will live through her grief with the help of her wonderful family, their old friends and the hundreds upon hundreds of positive memories she and Jerry shared over all those years. There is some comfort in knowing that Jerry is now free from pain and that Gisela and the whole family did all that was humanly possible to make his last days comfortable. There is also a lot of comfort knowing that Jerry went to his death at peace with his God.

Jerry Stewart ..
Good friend … Good guy … Good family man … Will long be lovingly remembered

With much love,
Mary and Tom Connors

I loved Opa so so much!!! I remember when ever I walked in the front door to see him he had a big smile on his face!!He was a great grandpa!!! He was always smiling!! He blessed me in so many ways I can't even remember them all!! I love you Opa and will never foget you!! I can't wait to see you in Heaven someday!!

To Jerry,my beloved husband, soulmate & friend. I will cherish the memory of all the years we've spent together. Every picture of cruises, car trips, family outings, the cabin, will bring a smile, knowing how much you enjoyed life. We had planned many more trips together, but God had other plans for you, honey.We were blessed with a wonderful family and You were very proud of them as I am. Also the extended family was very dear to you. You had many dear friends who mourn you & will remember your fun loving spirit and kindness.
I will always love you and miss you terribly.
Your loving wife, Gisela

My deepest sympathy is with Gisela and her family. Everyone where lost a human like Jerry, knows how heavy the loss is. I think Jerry will further live in our memory and will be unforgotten.
My thoughts are with Jerry's family at this time of sorrow.
Klaus Rudnick and children

We all are in mourning about JERRY.
Gisela and I, we didn´t meet him
very often.My Wife is a godchild
of Gisela.
Nevertheless we knew at once that
JERRY was a kind exceptional Person.
Modesty, Tolerance, and Generosity
were his Main Characteristics.
All these Characteristics were shown
when You know his big, closed,sympathic Family, which is his great deserving, too.
Even in Germany we felt this all time in past and present.

Its good to know that there is a sure
place for JERRY and for us, when we can´t continue our life on earth.

God Bless JERRY, we wil never forget him.
Gisela and Hans-Werner Mohs
Rodgau - Germany

We all are in mourning about JERRY.
Gisela and I didn`t meet him very
often.My Wife is a Godchild of Gisela. Nevertheless we knew at once
that JERRY was an exceptional Person.
Modesty, Tolerance and generosity
were his main characteristics.
All these characteristics were shown
when You know his big closed nice Family,which is his great deserving
,too.
Even in Germany we felt this all the
time in past and present.
It´s good to know, that there is a
sure place for JERRY and for us, when we can´t continue our life on
Earth. We will meet him there again.
We will never forget him.
Gisela and Hans-Werner Mohs

Please accept my most sincere condolences at your loss of Jerry. He was very fortunate to have had you as his life-partner for so many years, I know that your family will hold you close and help you make it through this difficult transition- may you have many, many years of good health and continued blessings.
Jerry was a good man and all who knew him will miss him.
Sincerely, Mike Mallette

When I saw the folded American flag at my mother-in-law's house, I was reminded of how much Jerry loved his country and that many years ago Jerry had been a Marine. Something he was very proud of. So I looked up the Marine Corps motto and hymn. Semper Fidelis means "Always Faithful" and that describes my father-in-law very well. He was faithful to his God, his family and his job. I've never met a more hardworking, dedicated man and I am thankful for the fine example he set for my children. But he was more than just a hard worker. He was such a people person. He was always asking questions and was genuinely interested in what you had to say and what you thought about things. He was direct, staightforward and honest. The Marine Corps hymn speaks of "fighting for right and freedom and to keep our honor clean" and that was Jerry. I know he had these values long before he became a Marine, must have been that Missoura upbringing! I see them in my husband Michael and in Michelle and Mark and I pray that my kids will always remember the way their Opa lived his life. He loved Gisela so much and all his family and we miss him so much. Thank you Jerry for your faithfullness and I'll see you later!!

Jerry was a great friend and advisor. He always had time to talk whenever I came to town. I made a point to stop by his office on my visits. He was a truly nice man.

dear gisela and family. our hearts are heavy. we thank the Lord jerry is no longer suffering but, we are so sorry for your loss. it is comforting to know you are surrounded by your beautiful family and friends that love you. gisela, you are an angel. jerry was blessed to have found you more than 50yrs ago. i know our Lord loves you and has given you strength. we love you, too. chuck and wanda thompson

Gisela,
So many years and so many memories. I cherish all those moments spent with you and Jerry and my heart goes out to you. When you are feeling sad, gather your wonderful family around you and rememer that Jerry is finally out of pain and in the arms of God.

I knew Jerry for many years at Motorola. I always enjoyed being with and talking to Jerry. He was a man of absolute integrity and, at the same time, fun to be around. In a social setting Jerry and Gisela were GREAT fun.

I will always remember our trips to customers to get more business for "discretes".

I know Jerry is in a better place and I know we'll see each other again.

I loved Opa so, so much. He was the only grandpa I had growing up. I know he loved me and my cousins very much and I know that he wouldn't want us to be sad for very long. I will miss him so much, and it will be really wierd without him around anymore. I hated seeing him in pain, so I am grateful now that Jesus has taken him to his gorgeous mansion in heaven, where there is no pain, and no suffering. I love you Opa, and I will miss you.

We know that Jerry will be deeply missed- no words can fill that vacancy- only time can heal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. God Bless you.

Dear Gisela and Family,
You and Jerry have had a wonderful life together all these years. You have a lovely family and those memories will keep you going.
Death is not the end, but the next giant step on our journey and one of these days you will be reunited.
I am appreciative of how Jerry allowed all of us to come to your home and play tennis, eat many meals and share your life. Not all husbands would be as generous. He knew it made you happy. I am sorry he had to be ill so long, but know he is at peace and out of pain right now.
Peace, joy and His love,

We know how you and your family will miss Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jerry fought a very long and hard battle and now he is in a much better place. Be with God

To the entire Stewart family,
We would like to reiterate how deeply saddened we feel with the loss of Jerry. He was a kind, generous, compassionate friend, and a fine, fine man. He will contiue to live large in our hearts and memories. God bless Jerry Stewart.
Bob, Lynda and Jeff Goodman

Dear Gisela,
from Ursula we got the information about Jerry. We would like to be with You, but the distance is too far. So let us share our compassion. May God give You his love in these days when You have to say goodbye to your loved.
My mother Spes Pompe asked me to give you her compassion - she is too old to do it herself. But You and Jerry are in her memory and in her prayers.
With love
Hans-Hermann, Elisabeth and Daniel Pompe (Germany)

Jerry
Wir haben einen echten Freund verloren, der mit grosser Tapferkeit, Mut und Zuversicht die Schmerzen und Qualen seiner Krankheit ertragen hat.Er wird immer in unserem Herzen und in unserer Erinnerung sein! Wir sind dankbar fuer seine Freundschaft!
Mit tiefer Liebe und Verbundenheit teilen wir mit Dir Gisela, Euren Kindern und Enkelkindern, den grossen Schmerz und die Trauer!
Fuer uns ist es troestlich zu wissen, dass Jerry nicht mehr leiden muss und Du in Deiner liebevollen Familie geborgen bist!
Unsere Freundschaft begann vor 66 Jahren- auch die grosse Entfernung hat ihr nichts anhaben koennen! Du kannst Dich immer auf mich und Fred verlassen!
Deine Helga und Fred

Dear Gisela,
Jerry has been such a good friend and we will remember him always. May you find peace in the knowledge that he no longer is in pain and rests in a better place.
Love,

My heart goes out to all Jerry's family. I feel so honored to be among Giesla and Jerry's friends. God bless you all and I know God will bless Jerry.

One day, when our Lord is ready, we just might understand why those who are so dear to us and that we love so much have to suffer through these difficult illnesses. God has a plan and we just have to learn to accept it! Our dear Jerry is now at Home and at peace. We will miss him deary.

You are so fortunate Gisela to have such a large and loving family along with all your friends who think the world of you and would do anything they could to help you through this pain. Please lean on us for support and love. Always know that we have here for you and that we love you very much!

Gisela & family
We should all rejoice that Jerry lived and had a loving family. He will always remain in your hearts and thoughts. He went to prepare a place for you with God.

vor fuenzehn Jahren durften wir euch kennen - und schaetzen lernen und waren seit dieser Zeit gute Freunde. Sowohl in Arizona, als auch in Deutschland.
Wir haben immer gewusst,dass Jerry, aber auch du, liebe Gisela ganz besondere Menschen seid und eine Familie geruendet habt, die vorbildlich ist. Wie lange haben wir fuer Jerry und fuer euch alle gebetet, aber Gott, der weise Vater hat Jerry so sehr geliebt, dass er ihn zu sich holte, um ihn vor weiteren Leiden und Schmerzen zu bewahren. Nun ist Jerry erloest von all seinen Krankheiten, die ihm dieses Erdenleben so schwer machten. Wollen wir ihm den Frieden, den er jetzt geniessen kann, goennen.Und Gott bereitet allen, die ihn lieben, ein freudevolles Wiedersehen. Jerry wartet dann im Licht am Ende des Tunnels.
Gisela, wir lieben dich und deine wunderbare Familie und sind dankbar fuer die Freundschaft, die wir haben.
Deine Annemarie und Dieter Schmidt.

Since 15 years we know you and your wonderful Jerry and you both were such good friends of us in love and loyelty.Our memories are in Arizona and in Germany with joy and happynes
We take our prayers from Jerry to you, dear Gisela and to your family. You know that we love you. May God bless you all, then hes love is extensive to all hes beloved children. We love you too !!!
Your Annemrie and Dieter Schmidt.

My sympathies are with Gisela and her children and grandchildren. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know that our entire family will miss Jerry very much.

I’ve got to know Jerry as a really special and kind person and I’m truly grateful for that.
My thoughts and prayers are with Gisela and the whole wonderful family.
But I’m sure Jerry is in a better place now and he will live on in all of our hearts.

In deepest sympathy

Jenny and family

Though there's little we can do or say right now, please know that our hearts,thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficut time.

We have fond memories of Jerry through so many years and we were saddened to hear of his passing. Your family is in our prayers as you begin your new life without his guiding hand. You know he lives in your hearts forever. Our love, Fred and Susan

I first met Jerry for the first time 30 years ago at a Motorola sales meeting in Scottsdale. Jerry was the ultimate gentleman and a great guy. During my 25 years career at Motorola Semiconductor I had many opportunities to work closely with Jerry. His calm demeanor and insightful leadership were an inspiration to many of us. We could always count on Jerry for guidance and balanced approach to challenges.
I will always remember Jerry with lots of affection for the role model he was for me personally and many others.
My thoughts are with Jerry's family at this time of sorrow.

Over the 40 years I have known Jerry, I have always respected him professionally and personally.

He was a kind and compassionate man
even in the business world.

Our path started in Dayton Ohio in
1969, Jerry was the key man for
Motorola on the GM account.

In my mind,Jerry stood very tall among his peers.

I look forward to seeing him again
in a better place.

jerry will never be gone...his soul has moved to the land of love, but his spirit will be here with those he loves, always.
I am happy he is no longer in pain and i know he will continue to help all those who loved him , just from a different place. Our bodies may leave this earth but our spirits live for ever, especially in the hearts of those we loved.

Missing one true and wonderful friend.
I know that when we pray God sometimes says no...I wish this had not been one of those times. We will miss so many things about Jerry .We know there is a special place in God's Heaven for him and there he will know no pain.

Jerry was the best grandpa ever to my brother, my cousins, and I. We called him Opa because our grandma (Omi) is German, even though he isn't. I miss him so much already; I can't imagine not seeing him anymore. It all seems unreal still in a lot of ways, but I am thankful to Jesus for taking him home to heaven, where he is free from his pain and illness and all the suffering he endured in this life. I love him so much. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers for us.

Jerry was a perfect partner for Gisela, they both liked to travel and enjoy life to the fullest. We enjoyed our golf game together and a perfect host. We will surely miss him.

I pray that "the God of all Comfort" will carry you, feed your heart, and give you peace.