Jerry E Gross

Jerry E. Gross, 84, an eleven year East Wenatchee resident, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Central Washington Hospital. Jerry was born on May 31, 1933 at Spokane, Washington to the late Henry and Hazel Jeanette (Alleman) Gross. He was raised and received his education in Spokane, graduating from North Central High School in 1951. In December of 1951, he joined the U. S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean Conflict. Jerry received his honorable discharge in March of 1955 and returned to Spokane. Upon returning, he continued his education at Gonzaga University and also worked nights stacking wheat sacks and cleaning trucks. He later went to work at Graybar Electric Company in Spokane. Jerry married Janice K. Marr on February 10, 1962 in Wenatchee. They moved to Eugene, Oregon for a transfer from Graybar Electric. Jerry worked his way up from Warehouseman to Electrical Equipment Sales Representative. After 17 years, he changed jobs and started working for Shaffer and Nelson in Portland, Oregon. Jerry not only was a Sales Representative, but also taught Electricians how to splice high voltage power lines. Jerry and Jani built a house together during this time in nearby Sherwood, Oregon. After a successful career, Jerry retired in the late 1980's. In the early 1990's, Jerry and Jani moved to the Deer Park area, where they again built their house and shop. In 1998, they began their traveling adventures, wintering and exploring along the Colorado River, in Arizona. They spent time around Lake Havasu, Yuma, and Tucson. In 2006, they moved to East Wenatchee. Jerry liked building and constructing their homes and built several shops over the years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially baseball, football, golf and Nascar. An avid outdoorsman, he spent much time hunting, fishing and shooting trap. He and Jani loved travelling south in the winters and making friends while in Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice "Jani" Gross, East Wenatchee; one sister, Arlene and Bill Bertenshaw of Spokane, Washington, brothers and sisters in-law, Jim and Helga Marr of Wenatchee, Dan and Marlene Davies of East Wenatchee and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Marci Fiskness and a brother in-law, Wayne Fiskness. A private family graveside committal service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in East Wenatchee. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Jerry E Gross

May 31, 1933 - June 5, 2017