Deb Beaudry

   Posted Mon March 12, 2012

I've not know Jerry but a couple of years, however, he was one of the sweetest men I've ever known. He adored his family, his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren. He is in heaven now, able to look back down & smile. I will always remember him as I knew him. An amazing family man.

Nadine Benecke Thompson

   Posted Mon March 12, 2012

There was no greater man on this earth............my father.........Just remember always daddy... I love you more and miss you SO MUCH!!! I know that you're with GOD now but I wish you didn't have to go!!! Mom, I'm so sorry that you are going through this, but one day we will all be reunited in heaven with God...... I love you!!!!!!!!

mary b scaife

   Posted Tue March 13, 2012

i met gerald in the 80's through his daughter nadine. he was a very loving husband and father. was always very nice to me and others. he was very much a family man. i'm sure he is in a much better place,and in no more pain, now he can relax. He has earned it.

Hunter Scott Thompson

   Posted Thu March 15, 2012

To my father-in-law and friend...Words are not sufficient to describe all that you''ve done;not only for Nadine and I and Hunter; but also for the vast myriad of people who''s lives have been touched by you and Mom...What sets your family apart from so many others, is how you and Mom opened your doors as well as your hearts to all those who cared to enter; just look at how many of us are included without thought otherwise, in family holiday plans and gatherings. Even now I''m deeply touched by the fact that you and Mom altered your holiday plans to include us even though our son Hunter Jr. could not go to these gatherings because of his autism and the anxiety it caused for him; you and Mom were more than willing to have us come over at a separate time to have "our" Christmas and holidays with family. You once told me that you were''nt a person given to the trappings of pride, however it was impossible for you not to be proud of the family that you and Mom have. You have every right to be proud when you look at how successful your sons have become,as well as your uniquely talented and lovely daughter Nadine. You and Mom laid a strong foundation and were the moral compass that so many other families strive for, but very few attain. The way you and Mom welcomed my daughters from a previous marriage, because you and Mom felt it was the right thing to do; that same mindset prevails among your sons and daughter as well...there are certainly more stories that touch the heart to be attributed to your always doing the right and fair thing.I shall miss our long conversations on every topic that can be imagined,and how good I would feel afterwards,satisfied in the knowledge that we had just solved all the world''s problems. I also will remember
fondly those times that you would just listen when I was frustrated with the daily drudgery that all of us face. My Daddy told me once that you could measure a persons intelligence by seeing how quiet they were when others spoke. "Dad" you were the best listener, I wish I had told you that...All of these things come from the heart and I believe that is where you and Mom live the most, not only your hearts, but all of ours as well...with great love, admiration and respect.

Marilyn and Don Noe

   Posted Fri March 16, 2012

Dear ones, our prayers are with you during this time. Jerry was a very good friend to us. We will miss his beautiful smile and his wonderful personality. God bless all of you.

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