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Jerry Jordan (Ellis) Bourdeaux
May 23, 1944 ~ July 30, 2017 (age 73) 73 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Liz Voyles Taurman
August 19, 2017 3:04 PM
I grew up with Jerry and spent many happy hours at her family's home in Silver Hills. One of my fondest memories, however, is the 7th grade speech contest. She and I were contestants and when she stood up to talk about the birds she heard outside her window and then proceeded to whistle their calls, she left the rest of us in her dust!! I hope she taught her children those calls... Nancy, Billy, and Charlie, I remember you all from a very early age, and well as your mother, father, and grandfather. May the memories of the good times comfort you in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and with Jerry's husband and daughters. With love, Liz Voyles Taurman
Message from Gretchen Smith
August 13, 2017 8:41 AM
I am shocked to learn today of Jerry's passing. This is very sad news. She was a wonderful person, fun to be with and such a fascinating conversationalist. I will miss our long talks about life, education, and nature. What a great loss to her family, friends, and the community. My condolences to the family.
A candle was lit by Helen Snader
on August 8, 2017 4:24 PM
My sincerest sympathy to Jerry's family. Jerry and I worked together at JP McCaskey High School. She was a very unique individual and contributed a great deal to the staff and students throughout her tenure. She will be missed.
My sincerest sympathy to Jerry's family. Jerry and I worked together at JP McCaskey High School. She was a very unique individual and contributed a great deal to the staff and students throughout her tenure. She will be missed.
A candle was lit by Helen Snader
on August 8, 2017 4:19 PM
Message from Kim Reynolds
August 7, 2017 9:19 PM
Bob,
So sad to hear about Jerry's passing. May you find strength from your family in the days ahead. Thinking of you, Kim Reynolds
So sad to hear about Jerry's passing. May you find strength from your family in the days ahead. Thinking of you, Kim Reynolds
Message from Mary Kay Danielson
August 7, 2017 9:16 PM
Jerry was a lovely lady and I so enjoyed working with her at JP McCaskey. I consider it a privilege to have known her and worked wth her. She was one special lady! My thoughts and prayers are with Bob and all the family.
Message from Gregg Kiser Shope
August 5, 2017 12:23 PM
I have fond childhood memories of Jerry. I grew up 2 blocks from her on Silver Hills. We rode bikes all over the hill and did bike tricks, We played Jotto in her tree and swam in her pool. Her dad was very exacting and made sure that she excelled in tennis and academics. I sat with her at our 40th reunion. She didn't expound on all of her later achievements. But I know that she read her encyclopedia 3 times one summer
Message from Calise Peden Mossler
August 5, 2017 10:16 AM
I am from New Albany, Indiana and just learned of Jerry's death. My brother was a tennis contemporary of Wiley (known as Bill to us) and of Charlie. I rarely spent much time with Jerry or with Nancy. However, after reading this touching memorial to Jerry, I see that it was definitely my loss not to have had the opportunity to know her better. What an accomplished woman! I regret that I cannot count myself among those who shared in her life.
My condolences to her family.
My condolences to her family.
Message from Sherry (Drumb) Taylor
August 7, 2017 12:12 AM
To Nancy, Billy, & Charlie ..... these are the names I knew you by. Very sorry to here about Jerry. My name, Sherry (Drumb) Taylor. My parents lived in Crestview. I spent many days playing and riding with Jerry all over Silver Hills and being in your home. We spent some time talking at our last class reunion. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Deepest sympathies to all family.
Message from Chatham County Cooperative Extension
August 4, 2017 10:13 PM
Jerry will be missed in our office! She was so helpful with our 4-H programs, she helped lead our Butterfly project and was so excited about expanding that program. She was always in our office volunteering as a Master Gardener answering questions and educating others. Our hearts are heavy, she was part of our family and will be missed terribly. Sending prayers to you all.
Tiffany Hancock
Support Specialist
Chatham County Cooperative Extension
Tiffany Hancock
Support Specialist
Chatham County Cooperative Extension
Message from Hazel Freeman
August 4, 2017 9:45 AM
Nancy, I was so very sad to read of Jerry's passing - what wonderful memories I have of our Fourth's together at Margaret's home at Gulf!! My love,
Hazel Freeman
Hazel Freeman
An Elegance and Simplicity Standing Spray was sent on August 3, 2017
With heartfelt sympathy, your friends and colleagues in PMAP.
Message from Nancy Jacobs
August 3, 2017 10:22 PM
Jerry was my neighbor and friend. She was instrumental in encouraging me after the election to pursue my need to resist the current administration and organize an Indivisible group. I didn't know about her extensive education achievements, but would have loved talking with her about them... I'm a retired teacher.
I will miss her so much, and rementer her humor and enthusiasm. I know she was looking forward to her grandchildren's visits this month. I'm so sorry for your loss. Love, Nancy
I will miss her so much, and rementer her humor and enthusiasm. I know she was looking forward to her grandchildren's visits this month. I'm so sorry for your loss. Love, Nancy
Message from Linda Kowalski
August 3, 2017 5:29 PM
To Jerry's family,
I knew your mother (grandmother) through the master gardener program. She was such a delightful person, with a huge smile, optimism, encouragement and lust for life! I am so sorry for your loss.
I knew your mother (grandmother) through the master gardener program. She was such a delightful person, with a huge smile, optimism, encouragement and lust for life! I am so sorry for your loss.
Message from Carol Newnam
August 3, 2017 4:47 PM
to: Jerry's family,
I am very sorry for your loss . I was just getting to know Jerry as a new master gardener myself. She was so talented and willing to share her talents with all of us. I will truly miss her.
Carol
I am very sorry for your loss . I was just getting to know Jerry as a new master gardener myself. She was so talented and willing to share her talents with all of us. I will truly miss her.
Carol
Message from Josh Chapman
August 3, 2017 11:15 AM
Rosemary Maxwell shared this sad news with me today. Jerry was an important person to Community School and to education in the Roanoke Valley. Her legacy here is substantial. Condolences.
An A Garden Path was sent by Your friends and colleagues from the Andrew Young School on August 3, 2017
A Monet's Garden Table Basket was sent by Shereen Bhan and Owen Mathews on August 3, 2017
Message from Chatham County Parks and Recreation
August 3, 2017 9:13 AM
Jerry was a wonderful person and willing to give of her time to help the youth. The Chatham County Parks and Rec. summer campers really enjoyed her instructing summer nature time to them. The department really appreciated her willingness to help. We will miss her and sorry for your lost.
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