April 25, 1949 - March 23, 2022
Jerry passed away on a beautiful Wednesday morning and was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Jerry drove bus for SMTD for 29 years and was loved by his regular passengers and the lifelong friends he made during his career. He was a proud union man and performed numerous other jobs at Yosemite National Park, ran the motor movies in Stockton in the 70s, managed Holiday Park community pool throughout the 90s and early 2000s, and was a handyman for care homes for disabled adults as well as his friends and family. Jerry loved the outdoors, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, working in his yard, wood working and animals. Jerry was a faithful man and a loyal congregant of St. Luke's Catholic Church since moving to Stockton from Fresno, CA in the late 60s. Above all, he loved his wife of 48 years, his children and his grandchildren.
Jerry was proceeded by the love of his life, Janie Carroll (2019). He is survived by daughters, Heather Fosgate and Muriah Carroll, son, Chad Carroll, sons & daughter-in-law, Eric Fosgate, Charlie Waite, & Jennifer Carroll & his beloved grandchildren, Jayde, Skylar, & Dash Waite, Jace Carroll, Jessica & Nathan Chadwick, Justin & Vivyan Fosgate, as well as adopted daughter and grandchildren Melodie Thayer and Gerry, Kasey and Rylie Cuevas.
Jerry's celebration of life will be held Friday April 8th, 2022 Cherokee Memorial Park, Vineyard Chapel, 11am. Luncheon to follow at Heather's house- address provide @ service.
Rest now Dad, we love you forever, fly free until we meet again!
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Friday April 08, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
A memorial service will follow at 11:00am on Friday April 08, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Carroll family.