Obituary of Gerald Hand

Gerald "Jerry" Hand died Thursday May 12, 2011 of a heart attack at the age of 65. His daughter Celena was by his side at the time of his death. Jerry is preceded in death by his mother, Betty, of Hemet, CA "Pop", Rich of Stevensville, MT. and best friend and older brother, Dale, also of Stevensville, Mt. Jerry leaves behind his children Gerald "Jay" Hand of Renton, WA. and Celena (Hand) Kirby of Athol ID. Grandchildren, Sammye, Lucky, Stella, Emmajean Crash Kirby and his little sidekick Vera. He is also survived by sisters Debbie of Hamilton, MT and Raelene of Coeur D Alene, ID and brothers Dennis of Florence, MT and Steve of Southern CA and his dog Lilly. He will be greatly missed. Jerry loved his family and friends very much, but "by golly" he sure did love them critters!