Gerald Rich

Jerry (Gerald) Rich was born November 19, 1933 near Gannett Idaho to Robert S. and Pauline J. Leasenby Rich.  He spent most of his childhood in the Boise, Idaho area.  He was one of twelve students that started at Cole School and graduated together from Boise High.  Jerry married the love of his life D. Carol Olsen on February 9, 1952.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and brother R. George.  He is survived by sister Carol Priest, sons John (Joy), Dave, Tom (Deb), four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jerry was a past member of the IBEW, Air National Guard, and various square and round dance clubs including being a charter member of the Palouse Promenaders.  Jerry was a journeyman electrician for most of his adult life.  His electrical apprenticeship and early journeyman time was in southern Idaho.  He spent three years following electrical jobs in central California.  In 1966 the family moved to Moscow Idaho.  In 1991 Jerry and Carol moved to Juliaetta Idaho where they lived until death.

A Memorial celebration of his life will be held in the Spring.  Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Twin City Square and Round Dance Center in Clarkston Washingon.