Jerome Perkins

05/16/1942 - 07/05/2009

PERKINS, Jerome Ernest (Perk) (Age 67) Passed away July 5, 2009 after a courageous battle against cancer at his home in Spokane Valley, WA. He was born in Potsdam, NY. on May 16, 1942 to Ernest (Bud) and Vivian Perkins. He was preceded in death by his twin daughters in 1965 and his son Charles J (Charlie) in 2008. Perk achieved the rank of MSGT. while serving 20 years in the United States Air Force and received numerous medals and awards. His tours of duty included Africa, Thailand and the United States. He spent the next 23 years with the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing at Priest Lake, snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park and in Idaho. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle anywhere he could. He is survived by his wife (Carmen) of 47 years and his many friends. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor Friday, July 10, 2009 at 3:00 PM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, North 503 Walnut Rd, Spokane Valley, WA. Memorials may be made in his memory to the St. John Vianney Poverty Fund. COMMUNITY CREMATION SERVICE SPOKANE VALLEY 13127 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 509-926-2020