It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald L. Jamison announces his passing on March 10th, 2024, at 85 years old. Jerry was known by all as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Beatrice, and survived by his daughters and their families; Linda Glover, married to John and mother to Katelin, Travis, and Karli. Debra Haness, married to Robert and mother to Torrey and wife Alyssa, Alicia and husband Jason with their children Miles and Dean, and Natalie and husband David. Karen Jamison, mother to Brooke Helm, and Nancy Jamison with her new puppy Rosie.
Jerry was the oldest of 11 kids born to Rollin and Dorothy Jamison, with 3 brothers and 7 sisters: Mike, Sharon, Judee, Janet, Jack, Kay, Don, Diane, Lori, and Brenda. He was born in Rupert, Idaho and grew up in California. He joined the Air Force at the age of 17 and after 20 years of service to his nation with multiple moves throughout the US and deployments to both Vietnam and Thailand, Jerry retired to Sacramento, California with his family.
One of Jerry’s first jobs was a pin setter at a bowling alley, and he held several bowling alley jobs throughout most of his life. This eventually flourished to become a cherished family activity and sport. In addition to a passion for bowling, Jerry and Bea shared their love for camping and adventure with their family. They joined a camper club called “The Happy Hobos” and traveled across the US, leading several friend and family adventures. This included camping, trips to Hawaii and even Europe.
Jerry was known for his friendly, generous, humorous, and hard-working spirit, and he instilled these values in his children. The Jamison household was host to the best of company and Jerry could always be found sharing his laughter and humor at the grill with a Budweiser in hand. He inspired his friends and family every day, always the first to welcome you through the door and the last in the driveway to wave you off.
Jerry will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege to know him.
