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
Beverly and Halo St. Clair says:
April 9, 2010
Dearest Theresa and JD,
There are no words. I will stand with the army of those who are committed to support you in prayer and with love as you make this difficult stretch from Here to Eternity.
Rest in God and His glorious Truths.
He is Faithful.
You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Much Love, Beverly and Halo St. Clair
Elinor Sears Houston says:
April 9, 2010
Theresa:
Roger and I are so sorry for your loss and offer our prayers to you, Juan Diego and the rest of your family. Jerry was a good man with a wonderful sense of humor and I’m glad we had the chance to know him.
If you need anything, we are here for you. May God Bless.
Roger & Elinor
Eric Stroupe says:
April 9, 2010
Dear Teresa and Juan Diego,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband’s/dad’s passing. I hope you can take much comfort knowing that he is no longer in any pain and is in the glorious presence of our risen Lord. If I can be of any assistance, please let me know.
God Bless,
Eric Stroupe
Grady Clark says:
April 9, 2010
Jim and Joel Tyner says:
April 9, 2010
I have known Jerry since the 7th grade at Marina Del Rey jr high.
I went to work at G.T.E. and Jerry went in the Service. I went in the service later.
Jerry and i worked together at G.T.E. for many years.
Jerry will be missed very much by all who new him.
Jim Tyner