JERALD BERRY

1937 - 2018

JERALD BERRY Jerald "Jerry" Berry died peacefully November 24, 2018. He was born June 19, 1937, to Alice and Nolan Berry in Hurricane, UT. He grew up in Boulder City, and attended high school there until he went to the University of Nevada where he completed his bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. Jerry later went on to earn his master's degree. He began his career as a P.E. teacher in Fallon, where he taught for two years. Jerry continued to teach for 34 more years in the Clark County School District at Hyde Park and Kenny Guinn Jr. Highs. He spent his summers working for the park service at Lake Mead. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying quail and deer hunting with family and teaching buddies. After retiring, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, Cora, taking cruises and trips. As life slowed down he enjoyed spending time in his garage. Jerry was a wonderful husband, devoting 57 years to his wife. He was a loving dad and grandfather, always supporting them and involved in school and church projects and activities. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Steven Berry. Jerry is survived by his wife, Cora; children, Lori (David) Bridges, Jill (Walter) Wagner and Jay Berry; niece, Evie Lemmon who was like a daughter; brothers, Michael Berry and Thomas Berry; eight beautiful granddaughters; and one handsome grandson. He will always be remembered and greatly missed. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 1, at Bunkers Memory Garden Memorial Park, 7251 W Lone Mountain Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89129.