Jerry Charles Bommer, devoted husband to wife Lila Bommer of 32 years, peacefully left this life on Sept. 11, 2024, at the age of 76.

Jerry was born Sept. 29, 1948, in Ogden, Utah to parents Theodore Bommer and Afton Wayment. He graduated from Weber State College (1966-70) as a Chemistry & Mathematics major. He also attended Utah State University from 1970-77 where he was also involved in the Army ROTC and was a Reserve Officer ending in Captain in 1985. He received his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry with advanced ordinance training from Aberdeen.

Jerry was part-owner of Frontier Scientific Inc. and Echelon Biosciences for 30+ years. He loved his work. Jerry loved knowing his research did help others. He was a Porphyrin Research Scientist. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, hiking, gardening, reading and camping.

He is survived by his wife, Lila Bommer of Franklin, Idaho; and by a half-sister, Dawn of Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Webb Funeral Home, Preston, Idaho.

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Published by The Preston Citizen from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2024.

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macie manire

October 10, 2024

Dinking wine and sad my friend is not here. An absolutely superb human being. Thank you for being my friend.

Weber State University Alumni Association

September 23, 2024

Dear Mrs. Bommer,

Our office noted with sadness the passing of your husband, Jerry, and we wish to send our condolences and sincere sympathy to you and your family at this time of bereavement. As a member of Weber State University´s extended family, friends and associates will miss him.

While we realize a condolence letter cannot lessen your sense of loss, we want to let you know that his achievements and contributions were appreciated at Weber State.

Sincerely,

Nancy B. Collinwood
Executive Director of Alumni Relations

Mace Manire

September 22, 2024

Jerry will be missed. He was always great company on our many outdoor adventures. He was always generous and kind. He had the common touch to be friendly to everyone. I'm thankful he was my friend.

Wayne Watkins

September 20, 2024

I had the honor and pleasure of knowing Jerry and being a business colleague for the past 30 years. Jerry was a kind, wise, trusted, and generous partner who will be deeply missed. He had a zest for life, for learning, for being a mentor, and for assisting others. He was a brilliant and groundbreaking porphyrin chemist whose knowledge and skill have benefited humankind through his development and production of light activated compounds, synthetic porphyrins, derivatives of chlorophyll, and heme. Our love and heartfelt condolences to Lila, other family, and friends of Jerry.

Karen Morse

September 19, 2024

Jerry was my first graduate student and he was so bright and insightful. He was quiet and very smart. I continued to be impressed with his contributions and ability to solve scientific problems.
I also valued him as a friend. It was so nice to be with him several years ago when we were in Logan. I found then that he obviously continued to make valuable contributions in his field.
And our sons still remember how he took them fishing near Logan. One of my favorite pictures of him was taken after one of his fishing trips and showed him holding a very big fish. He did love his fishing trips and was very successful.
While our connections were not often, I still value him as my first and very talented student and as a special colleague.
I am sure he will be missed by many and I count myself so very lucky to have had him as my student and friend. I send my warmest regards and thoughts of sympathy to his family.
Karen Morse

Bea Layton

September 16, 2024

Jerry was always kind to me. He was so brilliant and never lorded it over me, a younger work colleague and friend. He took Stuart and me fishing; once on the first day out in the Spring. Stuart was a normal fishing companion. I was not. I read a book. Great day.
He introduced me to his uncle Howard, who was pretty fabulous.
Went to Lake Powell a couple times in the early Spring on a work extravaganza. So fun.
I will miss Jerry.
Dear Lila. May your sorrow be lessened with happy memories of events with Jerry and the love you receive from friends.
How fortunate to spend time with Jerry; smart; funny; interesting; adventurous; kind; and a true renaissance man.
Much love to you.

Dawn Bommer Arrigo

September 15, 2024

Jerry was my half brother I never knew I had for years. So grateful for the time I had with him when we connected, no fault of our own. He was a great guy with a very loving wife Lila who took great care of him. Loved Jerry and Lila. So sad he is gone. He did great things on research during his life he didn´t get credit for.

Bonnie

September 14, 2024

Jerry was my brother-in-law for 32 years and I loved him every single year of it. He was quiet at family functions but I'm sure thats because we are a loud crazy family. Jerry was a very smart guy who knew lots of things and kept us on our toes. He will be missed in our family gatherings but as the family knows he loved his mashed potatoes and we will make sure that those mashed potatoes keep coming.

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