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
Stephanie Rangel says:
April 8, 2010
Dearest Teresa and JD,
Words cannot begin to express my deepest sorrow for your loss. So many memories flood to my mind – seeing you and Jerry at our famous tailgate parties, cheering for our sons, cooking for our boys! The list goes on and on. Know that you are loved by many and that we are here for you during your grief. Andrew will be there for the service; however, I will not be able to. I will be thinking of you throughout the day and offering up to God my prayers for your peace.
All My Love,
Stephanie & Andrew Rangel
sylvia and chuck dworkin says:
April 8, 2010
Our prayers and hugs to Jaun Diego and Tia Tere. Uncle Jerry was a sweet and kind soul. God bless him and keep him close.
The Charles Family says:
April 8, 2010
Teresa and Juan Diego,
You are in our prayers. May God help you both in this time of sadness.
Love,
Chris, Maria, Mia, Christopher,& Ari Charles
Tim Hausmann says:
April 8, 2010
I will always remember Jerry with great fondness. I worked with him many years ago in Sanata Monica. He was a great friend and role model to me.
This world lost a great guy with his passing and I personally will never forget him.
Tom Waszak says:
April 8, 2010
Dear Teresa and Juan Diego,
I cannot find words to adequately describe my sorrow for your loss. Please know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. I feel fortunate that we can provide a safe and supportive place for both of you to come to when you are ready and able. That place is JSerra. We are ready to support you in any way you need. Just let me know how we can help.
With sincere and heartfelt condolences,
Tom