Jerold Leonard Smith

December 17, 1929 - October 16, 2020

Jerold "Jerry" L. Smith was born in Portland, OR. on December 17, 1929 and passed peacefully on October 16, 2020 at the age of 90. Jerry was married to Ruth, the love of his life, for 55 years before she passed in 2014. He had a passion for fishing, hunting, camping, and Jeep racing. Jerry served honorably in the Army Air Force during the Korean War. He leaves behind his loving family of three children, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. His family thanks the wonderful caregivers and the loving hospice team at Avamere King City where Jerry was spoiled rotten and spent his final days in comfort. No services are planned. Jerry will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.