Boring resident Jerry Petersen, 71, died in at Marquis Care in Portland September 30, 2012.
A memorial service will be held at Sandy Baptist Church where Jerry was a member on Thursday October 4, 2012 at 11AM.
Jerald Duane Petersen was born in Fargo, North Dakota to Lester Henry and Pearl Delores (Glenn) Petersen on May 27,1941. He was raised in Minnesota and graduated from Murray High School in St. Paul in 1959.
In 1960 Jerry married his high school sweetheart Kayleen Rymerson and they began their family. Farming was Jerry’s dream and in 1974 the family moved to Wisconsin where they ran their own dairy for several years. Unfortunately Jerry was injured in an accident on the farm and had to leave his passion. In 1983 they moved off the farm and then in 1985 the family moved to Oregon.
Jerry enjoyed camping and fishing. He was also known for his gardening ability- growing exceptional roses and amazing home grown tomatoes.
Jerry is survived by his daughters, Natalie Graf of St. Croix Beach, MN, Nancy Nelson of Clear Lake, WI and Jeri Reynoldson of Sandy; brothers, Kenneth of Gresham, Dennis of Emerald, WI, Daniel of Portland, John of Boring and his sister Debbie Griffin of Sandy; 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Kayleen in 2006 and brothers, Billy in 1951 and Lester in 1976.