CORNELL,
Jerry Nathan
Published by Today's News Herald on Aug. 26, 2021 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -
Jerry Nathan Cornell, of Lake Havasu City, passed away Wednesday, Aug.
11, 2021. Jerry was born July 21, 1935 to James and Doris Cornell.
After graduating from Washington Island High School, Jerry moved to
Downey, California where he was employed at GTE Telephone. After
serving two years in the army, in July 1960, Jerry met and married his
wife Nora Smith. He retired from GTE in 1973 and started a locksmith
service before moving to Roseburg, Oregon in 1985.
Jerry married Carolyn Jessen in December 1997. They moved to Lake
Havasu City in 2018. He was a member of the Eagles, Elks and Moose
Lodge. Jerry enjoyed fishing, traveling, wood working, wood carving,
boating, fishing, traveling in the motor home, spending time with
friends and gardening. Jerry became a Master Gardener after moving to
Lake Havasu.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents James and Doris Cornell;
his Wife Nora; Stepson Michael Smith; Stepson Thomas Jessen Jr.; and
Stepdaughter Jane Young.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Cornell; stepdaughter Susan
Schlegel; three step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren;
brother Jack Cornell; Nephews Jeff Cornell and Robert Cornell and
Niece Lisa McDougal.
Arrangements were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and
Crematory.
Donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in
Jerry's memory.
Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-
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