Jerry Wayne Temple
November 17, 1950 - April 07, 2010
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Jerry Wayne Temple
November 17, 1950 - April 07, 2010
Obituary
Jerry Wayne Temple lost his battle with colon cancer on April 7, 2010, with his family by his side. Jerry was born on November 17, 1950 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Alton and Evelyn Temple. At an early age, his family moved to Mar Vista, California where he attended Short Avenue Elementary School and Marina Del Rey Junior High School. Upon graduation from Venice High School, Jerry was drafted into the Army. He served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1972. Jerry began his career with GTE and continued on with Verizon, where he loyally worked in special services for 40 years. He met the love of his life, Teresa Galvan, in 1987. They married in 1991 and welcomed their son, Juan Diego Temple, into the world in 1994. Jerry loved to cook for his family and friends, enjoy a good baseball game and spend time with his son.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Teresa, his son, Juan Diego, his sister, Mary Ann Manning, and her husband, Don, his brother, Robert and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Alton and George.
A Catholic funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 9:30 am, with internment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery 5835 Slauson Avenue, Culver City, California 90230. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juan Diego Temple Scholarship Fund, care of US Bank, 27529 Puerta Real, Mission Viejo, California, 92691, 949 348-3575.
87 responses to Jerry Wayne Temple
Tommy Macias says:
April 8, 2010
Tia Terry and Juan Diego, our hearts and prayers go out to you. Uncle Jerry was a nice man and uncle. If there is anything I can do never hesitate in asking. Your nephew and cousin Tommy Macias and Lettie Valencia
Tony Morejon says:
April 8, 2010
Dear Juan Diego and Tersa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will never forget the great person Jerry was and how great it was to be with him.
Ryan, Dawna, Tony Morejon
t.d.morejon@sbcglobal.net
Tracy McGonigle says:
April 8, 2010
Dear Teresa and Juan Diego,
This is such sad shocking news. Our hearts go out to you both in this very sad and painful time. We will always remember Jerry’s smile and warm heart as we watched all those little league games together. He made the world a brighter place and will be forever missed.
Tracy, Tom, Colin and Brendan McGonigle
Tracy Thurman Wessman says:
April 8, 2010
My thoughts, prayers and heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family.
Barbara Lank says:
April 9, 2010
Dearest Teresa and Juan Diego,
Words cannot express how saddened we are at the loss of your dear husband and father. You both are strong in your faith and we will pray that God’s comfort and peace will surround you. Please know that we are here for anything you may need now and in the future. God bless.
Bob, Barb, Brendan and Brien Lank