Saturday, October 16, 2021
A few words about my uncle Jerry, from Bill Thompson;
It's often said that a person's value is measured by the impact that they've left on people. let me share a couple of memories that I have of my uncle Jerry, and having to reflect with his time on earth the impact I believe he left on meand now a little remiss that I wasnt able to share while he was with us.
Of course my greatest memories, were those times of growing up, in my most impressionable years of my life pre-teenage. Of course I have strayed for a few years of my lifes journey, but certainly feel I am at a point where my compass is keeping me north largely due to people like uncle Jerry who are part of my story.
He was a man that was always able to have a positive outlook of life itself, and others. In all my years of knowing him I don't think I've ever experienced a moment where he was angry or mad. He was one of those people that everyone just wanted to be around. Never one to shove a negative opinion towards anybody and always showing a high level of curiosity about others. I believe he left a positive impact on me To love and enjoy the people you surround yourself with.
Growing up, there were many camping and fishing trips that we had with my uncle Jerry and I always remember that he kept a smile, whether it was fishing or just simply sitting around the campfire he always had that smile and always enjoyed a good conversation and whether we caught fish or not, he always showed he was just having a great timeenjoying the moment. One time we were on our way to a camping trip and my uncle Jerry was able to avoid an auto accident to which a few people were injured and I remember my cousin Carla looking at me and saying my dad is the best driver in the world, and from that day forward I always thought my uncle Jerry was the best driver in the world. I am forever grateful that my uncle Jerry was able to spend quality time with my dad on the fishing trips and time together and I know that made a big difference in the quality of my father's life. His impact on me Make the best of every situation, and allow people to enjoy your time togetherits a choice.
I remember the day my cousin Tracy was born, Carla was staying at our house in South San Francisco and with all of her anxiety of gaining a new sister and worrying about her mom and dad, it was the moment that my uncle Jerry called the house to inform us that Tracy had come into the worldand the comfort that Carla had, hearing from her father that mom and Tracy were healthy and okay. His impact on me never compromise or forget the needs of your family.
In my early years as a Cub Scout my father sustained a work related injury that left him hospitalized. We had an assignment as a Cub Scout to build a go-Kart with our fathers, my father being in the hospital I was I was worried that I wouldn't be able to compete in the event. Jerry quickly stepped in and help me build what I would consider the coolest red cart that actually had a steering wheel, and being so appreciative that I was able to show up with pride and supportive of my family. Be unconditional when a family member is in need or hurting.
To this very day I consider my uncle Jerry a role model in lifehis love for family, his support for his wife my aunt Barbara, and him always being there for his family. I witnessed his being a father, husband, friend to many. Uncle Jerry and aunt Barb raise two daughters committed to their education, saw that they entered meaningful, loving partnerships and brought four wonderful grandchildren into the world THEY will clearly understand the value of family and enjoying life. That they were able to celebrate holidays and vacations together was a role model, that as I reflect these last couple of days, this is a standard that I would hope to consider holding myself to. There are many things a person can measure anothers success, I firmly believe the best measurement is the closeness that you can keep with your family and I will forever remember, my uncle Jerry modeled for me and many others as being just a great human being. His impact on me Never compromise time spent with family, they need you.
So with that I say thank you, uncle Jerry for what you accomplished in life and the impressions you have left on many, certainly myself. You will never be forgotten, rest in peace, we all love youwe all will miss you.
I hope the tree I request to be planted...will be one that casts shade of comfort, as great as the comfort that Jerry has brought so many in his life.
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