CHRISMER, Jerry Ray

Parker Pioneer, Parker, AZ >>> Published on Friday, October 7, 2016 <<< >>> Dec. 21, 1946-Sept. 11, 2016 <<< Jerry Ray Chrismer, 69, of Parker, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sept. 11 at Casa de la Luz in Tucson. Jerry did not want a service. He wished to be cremated and have his ashes spread in some of his favorite places. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in his honor may be given to Casa de la Luz (Inpatient, Hospice & Grief Support) at 7740 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704 or website www.casafoundation.org. This place was truly amazing and a blessing to us. Jerry was born in Fresno, Calif., Dec. 21, 1946 to his parents Donald (Don) and Alice Chrismer. They moved from Coarsegold to Blythe, Calif., in 1958. He graduated from Palo Verde High School in 1964 in Blythe. Jerry married Linda (Clark) May 18, 1968. They celebrated 48 years together this year. They lived in Poston Valley where they had two children, Steven and Jennifer. Jerry followed in his dad and uncle Bill’s footsteps and worked as a farmer for Chrismer Farms and then managed Shawler Farms. Later creating his own business, J & L Custom Hay Service. He enjoyed racing in his earlier years, jeep trips out on the desert, camping, hunting, fishing and spending time at their retirement place in Oracle. He was also actively involved in CRIT Fire Department, Poston Rotary, Farm Bureau, and helped with the Laz Paz County Fair. Jerry is survived by his wife Linda in Oracle, their children Steven (Lisa) in Tucson and Jennifer (Scot) in Mankato Minn., grandchildren Trevor and Luke (Steven and Lisa’s), sister Carol (Gary) in San Pedro, Calif., and cousin Sharon (Brad) in Salome, and other family and friends. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Donald (Don) and Alice Chrismer. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the Chrismer family at PO Box 1300, Oracle, AZ 85623.