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Jerry Douglas Orr

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Jerry Orr Obituary

Jerry D. Orr Jerry Douglas Orr, a long time resident of Los Osos, died October 30, 2017. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Julie McCarthy Orr; and is survived by his daughter, Cari; son-in- law, Atticus; grandchildren: Angelo and Katie; sisters: Barbara Dye, Carolyn Goosens and Janell Lucero; brothers-in-law: Tom Dye, Bob Goosens, Anthony Lucero, Kai McCarthy, Lonnie McCarthy and Lil Lively; and by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Jerry was loved and will be missed; our hearts are broken but we know he is with his sweet Julie and is at peace. A memorial service to honor Jerry is being planned. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

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

Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Nov. 12, 2017.

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Margie Hurd

November 18, 2020

I loved working with him at American Eagle, but especially liked his dry sense of humor.

Larry and Wendy Rotoli

December 10, 2017

We will miss you Jerry. We are honored to have been able to call you our friend . Having shared children as in law's brought us together as a family. You and Julie will always be in our hearts.

Jane Broshears

November 14, 2017

Morgan, Wes and I were honored to know and spend time with Jerry. Julie and Jerry...what an awesome duo! The end of an era. Hugs to Janelle, Carolyn and Barbara.

Vicky & Mike Mobley

November 14, 2017

RIP Jerry! ... I know you're celebrating with Julie ... We will miss you both. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kari & the rest of the Family.

November 13, 2017

Love you my brother ❤ Your baby sister

george martin

November 12, 2017

rest in peace jerry

Margie Hurd

November 12, 2017

I would love to attend the memorial. Please send the information. I also worked with him at Wings West and always delighted in his humor, wit and perspective on life.

Chantal Drapeau

November 12, 2017

RIP Jerry loved working with you at American Eagle

Carolyn Goossens

November 12, 2017

I will miss his funny wit, his incredible memory of years past, our Sunday dinners, the wonderful trips to Solvang on old roads, his never ending love...I will miss my brother. Rest easy now with your Julie. I'll love you forever.

November 12, 2017

Sorry to hear of the loss but knowing he is at peace now makes it easier. I had not seen Jerry in recent years but worked with him at Wings West Airlines.

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