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for Jerry SULLIVAN
Fred Wood
October 28, 2019
Jerry was a caring person.
Gordon Griswold
December 2, 2014
To my Brother Jerry Sullivan. Jerry befriended this 9 year old boy who was in need of a real man in my life. Jerry showed his love for me through acts of kindness, reproof, and generosity. Jerry would take me on trips to Seattle to meet his wonderful parents and to other places he enjoyed. He also taught me how to run long distance. A personal coach both spiritually and in life. My heart breaks to see him leave us. I am sorry Ilene for your loss. With many wonderful memories, Jerry see you in the New Kingdom.
Love Gordon C Griswold
November 9, 2014
Ilene, I believe it has all been said by the previous posts. No doubt this man touched so many, many lives. What a legacy! His love of God, life, and other humans was always so apparent. We were blessed to know him and you. Thank you.
Kelli Ott Pfeiffer, Bell. 81
November 8, 2014
I was so sad to of read of the passing of "Coach Sully". I want to thank you for all the good times we had in Ortin Hall. The memories of the water fights in the kitchen always make me laugh. You were really one of a kind.
Rest in peace my friend
Frank Seymour
November 8, 2014
THANK YOU for all u did in our community PRAYERS
Darlene Collins
November 7, 2014
I had the honor of caring for Coach Sullivan. I will always remember the smile on his face when we would do the handshake he taught me and how he liked to be tucked in with a certain afghan he said was made with love. What a blessing it had been knowing him and Ilene..... what a remarkable couple! Brought tears to my eyes several times witnessing their love for each other. God Bless you both and my prayers are with you Ilene.
Stephanie Shaffer-Schumacher
November 7, 2014
It was because of Brother Jerry that I loved going to church at St. Michaels Mission on the reservation. Him and Ilene were the ones who helped my grandma get all of us kids to go to church and I truly believe that he was one of the biggest supporters in my life with God. He will be missed here in the physical world but he will live on in all of the lives that he touched and my thoughts and prayers go out to all who have ever gotten to know this wonderful man :)
Karen Wilke Sellers
November 7, 2014
Jerry was a bright light that lit up the lives he touched. He will be missed by so many, and I will be forever thankful for his friendship many years ago, for his kindness, his sense of humor and his sense of wonder. I met him in the late 60's at Gonzaga U during a summer term When my father died in Feb. 1970 I returned to Spokane and Jerry was there at the services and at my home taking me for long walks in the snow helping me grieve. What a friend, what a treasure.
Larry Abell
November 7, 2014
Our condolences to the family; Jerry was a real light here in Inchelium, and has been greatly missed. With Jesus in his heart, he has survived the threshold to eternity. Welcome to your new home!
sharon deLeon
November 7, 2014
Rest in peace Brother Jerry. Thank you for all the help you have given my family and I in difficult times. You have touched many lives in a wonderful way.
LeeEtta Laramie
November 7, 2014
I'm very thankful to have Brother Jerry a part of my childhood. He always had a smile and a hug for you whenever you were fortunate enough to cross paths and he was a great coach, so encouraging and patient. His kindness will live on through his accomplishments and memories, rest in peace.
Adrian Holm
November 7, 2014
I always enjoyed the little interesting talks we had. Rest in peace my friend.
Chasity Watt
November 7, 2014
Rest in peace Brother Jerry, thank you for the time you spent in Inchelium. You touched many lives, you had a contagious spirit. You will be missed.
Maribeth O'Connor Capelotk
November 6, 2014
Brother Sullivan inspired me to run in High School. But more importantly he taught me to believe in myself. He was a great man with an abundance of love.
November 6, 2014
What a loss. Truly a wonderful human being. He helped me more than he ever knew during my years at GP. Jerry was what an educator and leader is supposed to be. Pat Maggart '67
Sandy Crow
November 6, 2014
Brother Jerry was a great man, he loved to work with kids. He always had a smile on his face and had a way about him that soon had a smile on your... He will be missed...
November 6, 2014
I feel so fortunate to have known Jerry. Sending so many prayers for family and friends. Our lives have been enhanced because of Brother Jerry. R.I.P. Prayers, Janet & Steve
Marie Lawrence
November 6, 2014
Oh Ilene there are no words to express just how much you n Jerry mean to me you both have given me unconditional love all these years I think of you both a dozen times a week with love he will be greatly missed by all different people of this world.
Lonnie and DeAnn Simpson
November 6, 2014
Prayers and love with deepest sympathy Illene???
tHe SiMpSoN REZidence
Lonnie, DeAnn, Jazminn, Cloey, Jr. And AnnMarie
Chante Westerman
November 6, 2014
Very saddened to hear, I will always remember his kindness during his time in Inchelium, Wa. I lived near the church when I was real young, he was such a good carpenter he allowed me to join hammering some nails in building onto the living quarters there. To this day I want a wood shop, love the smell and creativity that goes with building things. I will cherished those memories. :(
Stephanie Marchand
November 6, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You were an inspiration to many of the people whose lives you touched. Your life was spent helping other people - your death will be a tremendous loss for all who knew you.
georgia Simpson
November 6, 2014
So sorry about Jerry's passing. he was a great man and he just loved life he will be missed by all. always remember him at our church in in helium, St. Mary mission.
November 6, 2014
RIP Bro. A life well lived. love and prayers, Jerry McGinn, GPrep- '64 and Chris (Voelker) McGinn, Marycliff - '65 & family.
Paul Goralski, B'81
November 6, 2014
Such a loss to those of us here on earth but still a guiding spirit, now from above, for all of us who were fortunate enough to have our lives cross paths with Bro/Coach Sully.
One of my fondest memories, still, is his words of wisdom for when you were feeling tired in a cross country race. Just make a deal with God, he would say. Tell him, "Lord, if you keep picking up my knees I will keep putting them down"! Just classic Coach Sullivan. And it wasn't until I was a junior, I believe, that he let me in on the secret of why, when he shook my hand, he also always grabbed/squeezed my bicep. He said he could tell if I had been doing my push-ups or not!
Bro Sullivan, thank you for your kind spirit, and guidance you gave to me and many others in our formative years. Lessons for life that are with me today. May eternal light shine upon you! Rest in Peace, Bro.
Tom Simon
November 6, 2014
Bro. Sully was a big influence on my young life. Truly a great man. He will be missed.
Marv and Jackie Pasquan
November 5, 2014
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We both loved him very much. We will always cherish the memories we were able to share with him. Our love to you Ilene and your family.
Jeff Melton
November 5, 2014
One of my favorite memories of Brother Sullivan is when he talked a bunch of us into trying cross country skiing. While on the outing he started playing on our egos, challenging us to a race to the next corner or distant tree. Before we realized it we'd completed a conditioning workout:-). Bellarmine '80
Therese Larsen-Carr
November 4, 2014
Bro, taught me to love myself and Jesus. He brought Christ to everyone he met. He helped heal broken hearts and souls. He will be forever remembered.
Therese Larsen-Carr Bellarmine class of 75
Rick Christenson
November 4, 2014
Mentor for me at Bellarmine wonderful man.... Rest in peace Bro Sullivan
Paddy Inman
November 4, 2014
Dear Ilene,
Jerry's obituary picture says it all. He never lost his gentle smile and the Irish twinkle in his eyes, both of which attested to his tremendous inner strength, integrity, sense of purpose, and deep faith in his fellow humans. I am honored and blessed to have worked with him from Bellarmine Prep to St. Michael's Mission. You are in my heart during this difficult time as you mourn his loss and adjust to life without him. My hope is that you will find consolation in fond memories of the years you had together and the deep love you shared.
Love,
Paddy Inman
November 3, 2014
Daniel R Murphy Gonzaga (65)May eagle Wings bare you up to Heaven. Thank you for showing me the right way when Fr. Weisenberg was worn out.
Peg Staeheli
November 2, 2014
Brother Sullivan- I knew him through my brothers at Bellarmine and then through my husband John Troup. He maintained interest in his students FOREVER- remembering events like it was yesterday. I remember him transforming the eating habits of the Bellarmine xc team through his example- yogurt and granola! Finally - his strong faith was apparent during our last visits in Spokane.
kym gangl
November 2, 2014
Aunt Ilene, Ray and I will always treasure our fun conversations and visits with Jerry...some of the best jokes came from him. We love you and we are praying for you for strength and peace at Kerry's passing. He was a remarkable man who we loved and respected.
Ray & Kym Gangl
November 2, 2014
I went to high school with Jerry at Seattle Prep, where he was a student athlete, student body leader, and young man of great faith and energy. During his 35 years as a Jesuit brother, I had the privilege of working with him for three years at Gonzaga Prep from 1962-65 where he was a friend to all the students and a leader in the athletic department. He later became a fine coach and spiritual guide to students at Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma. His later years were spent working with the Colville Indian peoples near Incheleum with Fr. Pat Twohy. His wife Irene and his former classmates were a great support to him in his final illness. All who knew him will miss Jerry deeply.
David Leigh, SJ, Seattle University
Tom Kaminski
November 2, 2014
Even though I did not know "Sully," as a former Jesuit Brother of the California Province, it would seem that Sully left a legacy through his life and work. Mark Twain once said that "the two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." Sully found the "why" of life through his unrelenting devotion to inspire humans toward personal achievement. Well done, good and faithful servant!
Tom Kaminski, '61, Los Gatos, CA
L.Patrick Carroll
November 2, 2014
Jerry Sullivan was unparalleled in his ability to motivate high school students to be their best..I treasure my 7 years alongside him watching him work wonders, and a friendship,that spanned 60 years.
November 2, 2014
Jerry was the kindest, helpful, best person in the world we had the pleasure to get to know and love. So happy that he came into our lives. Love Darry and Joyce.
Joe Arbanas
November 2, 2014
Great memories of a great guy!
He made huge contributions wherever he was. I was honored to be his brother Jesuit.
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