Gerald Tribble

GERALD 'JERRY' TRIBBLE, 61 ROCKFORD - Gerald "Jerry" Tribble, 61, died at 4:36 p.m. Wednes-day, July 16, 2008, in his home, surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born Jan. 19, 1947, in Pocahontas, Ark., son of the late Marvin Tribble; Mildred (Max) Hutchins; and son-in-law of Bert and Barb Alexander. He married Vicky Alexander on June 15, 1974, in Poplar Grove. Jerry was the first employee of Elite Fastener and was employed there for 28 years. He was a member and former board member of the SM and SF Club. He co-founded the Kick-In-For-Cancer fundraiser with his wife, Vicky. Jerry gave selflessly to help others battle the very disease that took him and his father to heaven. He was a great man, wonderful father, great brother and friend. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and NASCAR fan. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. William Edwards and staff; Dr. Karen Smorowski and staff; and Northern Illinois Hospice, especially Pat and Sue, God's angels on earth. He is survived by wife, Vicky; daughters, Cindy Tribble and Jenny (Dustin) Britton; granddaughter, Alexis Britton; brothers, Bobby (Betty) Tribble, Richard (Pam) Alexander and Jay (Anna) Alexander; sisters, Peggy Johnson and Robin Moore; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and loyal dogs, Hailey and Holly B. Predeceased by father, Marvin Tribble; brother, Bill Tribble; and precious Snuggles. Service at noon Saturday, July 19, in Olson Funeral and Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., with visitation from 10 to 11:45 a.m.; Pastor Kathryn Whitney will officiate. Memorials to the family or Kick-In-for-Cancer. To send a private condolence, visit olson fh.com.