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
Rev. Neil R. Anson says:
April 8, 2010
Be blessed and may the peace of God rule and reign in your Life as well as overshadow all this special going away service and throughout the coming years. Love, Neil
Rick & Martha Talt says:
April 8, 2010
Dear Teresa and Juan Diego,
Although we’ve only met once, Rick and I are very saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved husband, Jerry. From reading your guest book, it’s apparent to us that Jerry left a wonderful legacy: a kind and loving man who loved God, his family and his friends. It doesn’t get any better than that! Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May the Peace of our dear Lord Jesus be with you now and forever,
Rick and Martha Talt Georgina Seeck’s parents
Rita & Steve Vedvick says:
April 8, 2010
Teresa & Juan & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. It was an honor knowing and working with Jerry.
Rita & Steve Vedvick
Retired GTE/Verizon
Sabina DiSano says:
April 8, 2010
Dear Teresa and JD, I am deeply saddened by the news of your Husband and Father’s passing. I am the mother of Dominic DiSano who plays volleyball with JD. We have experienced a similar loss 6 month ago and can relate to the pain and sorrow. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at any time for support and accept our heartfelt condolences at this difficult and sad time.
May the Lord be with you and JD!
Sabina and Dominic
sharon & eddie reid says:
April 8, 2010
may God give you and juan diego all the strength and protect you in this hour of need. jerry was a wonderful, kind & loving man and we know that he is in a good place.