In Loving Memory
Jerry Elsey
February 18, 1938 - August 29, 2019

SERVICE
Saturday, September 7, 2019
12:08 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Pastor Roberta Biddle

Gerald Hiram Elsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Elsey was born on February 18, 1938 in Cashmere, Washington. He received his education in Cashmere, graduating from Cashmere High School.

Jerry was united in marriage to Myrna Skinner in 1981 in Lynnwood, Washington.

He was employed for Boeing Aircraft for forty years in Seattle, Washington. Jerry lived in Lynnwood for many years until moving to Emmetsburg in March 2018, to be closer to his daughter.

Jerry loved collecting items, especially cowboy boots, record albums, and electronic devices. He loved listening to his CDs, especially Doris Day and watching westerns on his many DVDs he had. Jerry enjoyed going to thrift stores and will be remembered for always wearing cowboy hats. He also looked forward to having coffee with his buddies at Marco's Restaurant.

Jerry passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Myrna in 2004.

He is survived by his children, Gina Arbogast of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Jim Williams of Everett, Washington and Kelli Douwes of Monroe, Washington; five grandchildren, Ashley Matheson, Hannah Arbogast, Michael Williams, Rochelle Cecil and Jessica Olson; great grandchildren, Marlowe Wilson and Taylor Cecil; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home