Gerald Cash Cottrell

Gerald Cash Cottrell obituary

Gerald Cash Cottrell

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Oct

5

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Gladstone Park 7th Day Adventist Church

8378 SE Cason Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027

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Gerald Cottrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mount Scott Funeral Home - Portland on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Gerald Cash Cottrell

October 12,1943 - September 7, 2025

Cash, as he was fondly known by his friends, passed away peacefully at his Milwaukie home on September 7, 2025.

He was a man of faith and was blessed with a heart of love and care for everyone.

He was truly one of a kind with a smile and personality that would win your heart. No one was a stranger to Cash. He loved everyone and they loved him back. He has left a huge hole in many hearts and will be forever missed.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie, Sons Jerry Cottrell of St. Johns, and Douglas Cottrell of St. Helens.

His daughter Kimberly Cottrell Wall preceded him in death in 2019. He has one brother, Randall Cottrell of Dallas, Oregon.

He has 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren

A memorial service will be held on Sunday October 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Gladstone Park Seventh Day

Adventist Church .

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Gladstone Park SDA Church Community Services.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

5

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Gladstone Park 7th Day Adventist Church

8378 SE Cason Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027

Send Flowers