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Gerald Greer Obituary
In the fall of 1940, his parents, Jack and Winnie Greer, moved the family, which consisted of two brothers Jim and Gene, and a sister, Thelma, to a ranch on Santa Rita Road in Templeton.
Jerry graduated from Templeton High School in 1957, then joined the U.S. Army Reserves with some active duty at Fort Ord. He married in 1964 and had two children, Deborah and Brian.
He was a mechanic for Wildman's in Paso Robles and did custom farming for the Wilson Ranch. Jerry also worked for San Luis Obispo County road department as a mechanic.
He was Templeton's local woodcutter and sold many cords of wood for Templeton's fireplaces. The Greer family was a very busy farming family, involved in 4-H clubs, school sports and many other activities.
Jerry is survived by his brothers, sister, children, and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009, at the Templeton Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Presbyterian Church, 610 Main St. in Templeton.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, 277 South St. Ste R, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
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Brian
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Brian
August 23, 2023
I haven't been the best son and I regret many things in my life. I will always cherish the time we spent together. You always provided and gave me the very best memories in my life. Your loss has been devastating. I hope one day we all can find peace and answers why you were taken from us.
Debbie Thompson
March 26, 2019
Dad, remembering you as this will mark the 10 year anniversary. I miss our phone calls and morning breakfast when I am visiting the area. You are in my thoughts often. I love & miss you. Debbie
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Debbie Thompson
March 29, 2011
March 28, 2011 marks the 2 year anniversary of our father's death. Please join us in remembering him.
Debbie & Brian
Stephanie Dallaire
January 21, 2010
I really haved missed seeing Jerry Greer around. It is horrible that something like this could happen to such a sweet man. I loved seeing him every morning at Hoovers and David's Kitchen. When noone was there in the morning we would sit and talk about life. When we first met he would leave me no tip and then it went to 10 cents then to a dollar; And always a piece of candy :) I really never cared about the money just that he was coming to visit. He couldn't help but to spend little. He always said he didn't need very much. And on my 16th birthday I invited him to my dinner and he showed up and was just so sweet and handed me money and said he was really sorry but he had no card. He was so sincere and caring. Well I miss you and I am sad I have no one to say I am the best waitress around anymore. Love you Jerry Greer XOXO Wish you were here Love Stephanie Dallaire + the Dallaire family
We Miss you Jerry Greer!
January 21, 2010
Brian Greer
May 1, 2009
I would like to thank everyone for all the support and love expressed for my Father. He will be sorely missed. I believe he will make new friends and reflect on all of us- as we do with him. I love you Dad. I always will. I'm just so sorry I couldn't say goodbye. I know you love me.
Lloyd Holloway
April 16, 2009
So sorry to her about Jerry's passing. Jerry was a good friend. When I was the Templton Fire Department Fire Chief I responded to Jerry's tractor accident. He talked us how to get the tractor off of him by using his own high lift jack. He remained quiet calm during this process. His recovery was remarkable. Jerry will be missed by all who know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Samp Machado
April 11, 2009
Jim, Gene & Thelma,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Shelsea Kriling
April 4, 2009
I'm really going to miss seeing Jerry at the Donut Shop when I come home from college to visit. He was the sweetest man that will be missed. The Donut Shop just will not be the same without him...
Gary Knoeppel
April 4, 2009
Jerry was a good friend of mine. We had some fun times hanging out together after I got out of the Navy. He will surely be missed by many.
Bill & Barbara Lehnhoff
April 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Denise Krainock
April 2, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Greer family and all who lost a friend. Jerry will be truly missed, he was his own canvas in our community. Jerry delighted in lending a hand, he was always a wealth of all the local news and information, he was a monument in Templeton and surrounding. I will miss hearing the tales he told of days past, and how entertaining he was. I will not forget the smell of fresh lilacs and the lovely daffodils he picked from his home to brigten my day. Jerry would suprise me, leaving little fossils and neat shaped rocks from Santa Rita in my Truck. Jerry loved bringing me the biggest apples he could pick from his orchard. He prided himself with simple things and he enjoyed making others happy.
Jerry Greer is a unforgetable chapter, an old song that stays with you. May he rest in peace.
Catie & Cyndi
April 1, 2009
Catie Cate and I will miss your hugs & your friendship - may all who grieve right now find comfort in His grace & peace. To the family-we are so sorry for your loss, he will be missed by many; To his friends-may you find peace in knowing you made his day when he saw you. Jerry - may you find comfort in your eternal home, you can now rest. xo
April 1, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family. Jerry was a kind and generous friend. I will miss him and his stories.
Jim Gorter, Baywood Park, Calif.
Nancy L Otto
April 1, 2009
Dear Jim. Gene and Thelma,
My deepest sympathy to all of you and the rest of the family.
Nancy Otto
Deborah Miles
April 1, 2009
The deer will miss you as will we. Look down and take good care of them
Romy Renteria-Chachere
April 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all your fond memories of Jerry keep you positive during this difficult time.
God Bless- Romy Renteria-Chachere and Joe & Charlotte Renteria
Charles Holloway
April 1, 2009
Jim, Gene and Thelma: I am sorry to hear of your loss and wish to express my thoughts and prayers to each of you at this time.
May God grant you the peace that only he can give.
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