1945
Jerry
2006
Jerry Winter
November 8, 1945 — February 8, 2006
Gerald (Jerry) Lee Winter, 60, Garden City, died Wednesday, February 8, 2006. Jerry was born November 8, 1945, in Trenton, MO, the youngest son of Frederick William and Christina Mae (Compton) Winter. Jerry spent most of his life in the Garden City and Harrisonville area.
On July 23, 1966, Jerry was united in marriage with Judy Marie Gilkeson.
Jerry was a graduate of Harrisonville High School class of 1963 and the University of ArkansasFayetteville in 1968. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was an active member and Elder of the Harrisonville Mennonite Church for many years. Involved in many civic activities, Jerry was an Eagle Scout and then later Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop #244 in Garden City; member of the Garden City Medical Clinic Board that brought several doctors to Garden City; member and Board Chairman of the Sherwood School District; and President of the Kansas City Century 21 Broker Council. Jerry farmed for many years before becoming Co-owner/Broker of Century 21 Real Estate of Harrisonville, owner of the Jerry Winter Insurance Agency, and Bid Assistant to Jasons auctions.
Jerry loved to cook, garden, travel, work outside and in his shop, and do lots of creative things with his granddaughters. He will be remembered as a faithful husband, awesome dad and father-in-law, and extremely devoted grandpa. Jerry was known for his hospitality, generosity, and fun-loving spirit by all who knew him.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, George B. Gilkeson.
Surviving are his wife of nearly 40 years, Judy, of the home; a daughter, Jodie Huston, and husband Bob; a son, Jason and wife, Jennifer; four very special granddaughters, Kailey, Jocelyn, Abbey, and Julianna, all of Harrisonville; two brothers, William and wife, Kay, of Colorado Springs, CO; Edward and wife, Frannie, of Garden City; his treasured mother-in-law and special friend, Doris Gilkeson, Garden City; other relatives; and many, many friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 12, 2006 at the Harrisonville Mennonite Church with burial in the Garden City Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Christian School Foundation.
On July 23, 1966, Jerry was united in marriage with Judy Marie Gilkeson.
Jerry was a graduate of Harrisonville High School class of 1963 and the University of ArkansasFayetteville in 1968. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was an active member and Elder of the Harrisonville Mennonite Church for many years. Involved in many civic activities, Jerry was an Eagle Scout and then later Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop #244 in Garden City; member of the Garden City Medical Clinic Board that brought several doctors to Garden City; member and Board Chairman of the Sherwood School District; and President of the Kansas City Century 21 Broker Council. Jerry farmed for many years before becoming Co-owner/Broker of Century 21 Real Estate of Harrisonville, owner of the Jerry Winter Insurance Agency, and Bid Assistant to Jasons auctions.
Jerry loved to cook, garden, travel, work outside and in his shop, and do lots of creative things with his granddaughters. He will be remembered as a faithful husband, awesome dad and father-in-law, and extremely devoted grandpa. Jerry was known for his hospitality, generosity, and fun-loving spirit by all who knew him.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, George B. Gilkeson.
Surviving are his wife of nearly 40 years, Judy, of the home; a daughter, Jodie Huston, and husband Bob; a son, Jason and wife, Jennifer; four very special granddaughters, Kailey, Jocelyn, Abbey, and Julianna, all of Harrisonville; two brothers, William and wife, Kay, of Colorado Springs, CO; Edward and wife, Frannie, of Garden City; his treasured mother-in-law and special friend, Doris Gilkeson, Garden City; other relatives; and many, many friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 12, 2006 at the Harrisonville Mennonite Church with burial in the Garden City Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Christian School Foundation.
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