OBITUARY
 Jerry
Welch (1948 - 2013)Jerry Welch passed away at his home
in Lodi and went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2013 at the age of
65. He was born in Oklahoma to Tim and Betty Welch on January 20, 1948.
Jerry graduated from RL Turner High School, and attended Eastfield Jr.
College where he was honored with the very first award for honor roll
achievement. He continued his education at the University of North Texas
where he received his Bachelors degree in Business Management. He then
enlisted in the US Navy, serving for 4 years and three tours of duty in
Vietnam. He spent one year on a Navy Vessel, one year in
telecommunications and one year on a helicopter evacuating wounded
Soldiers and Marines.
Upon his return he began working for a trucking company where he worked
his way up to the position of the sole manager and eventually head of
operations.
He loved collecting bronze eagles, miniature and antique toys, and very
much enjoyed playing with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed
going anywhere where there was water, playing tennis, hiking, and
playing scrabble. He was a devoted and active member of his church
serving on the board of directors and was always willing to help anyone
no matter how much pain he was feeling and always had a smile or his
contagious laugh for everyone. He loved the Lord with all of his heart
and soul.
Jerry met Nancy at a dinner party where upon leaving he told the host he
was going to marry her. Their life was full of ups and downs but the
Lord strengthened them with an even closer bond to weather all of those
challenges. They liked to go antiquing, travelling, doing yard work
together, and playing games and spending time with family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Nancy Welch of Lodi;
Children: Stacey Marie Bodie (Brooks) of Vista, Victoria Anderson of
Lodi, Jay Landon Welch of TX, Matthew Ryan Robertson of Boise, ID;
grandchildren: Jessica Krane of Concord, Caitlyn Salinas of Washington,
Grace Juliana Bodie of Vista, and great grandson Michah Matthew Krane.
Also surviving are his brother Bruce Crowley of Louisiana and a sister
Sandra Sheets of Oklahoma.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral celebration will take place at 2 pm on Tuesday, December 17,
2013 at Century Assembly, 550 W. Century Blvd Lodi, CA.
Jerry sponsored the paralyzed Veterans of America, and to honor his
memory donations are preferred to flowers and may be made to the
Paralyzed Veterans of America Mill Brook Rd, Wilton, NH 03086. |
The Lodi News-Sentinel (Lodi California) from December 17 to December 24,
2013
Submitted by Edward Lynn
Williams
OBITUARY
Jerry Welch
Veteran
Jerry Welch, 65, of Lodi died Dec. 9. He was born Jan. 20, 1948, in Okla.
Mr. Welch served three tours with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Welch of Lodi; daughters, Stacey Marie Bodie
and Victoria Anderson; sons, Jay Landon Welch and Matthew Ryan Robertson of
Boise, Idaho; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A funeral celebration will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Century Assembly,
550 W. Century Blvd., Lodi. Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box
14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Submitted by Edward Lynn
Williams |
Carrollton-Farmers
Branch TXGenWeb