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As Jerry's cousin, I've known him for as long as I can remember. Even though we were generations apart in age, he always made me laugh and I enjoyed being around him. As the years passed, family didn't gather as much but we always picked up where we left off. He was always quick witted and clever

During our lifetimes we on occasions have the good fortune to meet memorable people with whom we share special experiences. Sometimes these good fortunes result in lifelong friendships. Jerry was one of those people for me. From Texas and North Dakota we met in the far away location of Avery, Idah

I called Jerry “Tex” because he exuded a lot of the qualities that I like and associate with Texas. He always had a story or a slice of history to add to any conversation. And a heart the size of TX. He and I bonded quickly over our love of the west’s mountains and lakes. We both worked for the fo

Decorating Christmas cookies is a long-standing tradition in our family. We prize creativity and originality over uniformity, which leads to a yearly competition and lots of funny-looking cookies that we can't necessarily give to the neighbors. It usually starts with a few embellishments, but it esc

I can't believe Jerry wont be there at all the important occasions in the future in our life. Jerry's presence definitely brightened all our get togethers and he did not miss any of them. His happy smiley face and the funny stories he shared are always in our hearts. As I write this I am thinking

I first got acquainted with Jerry working in the Forest Service fighting forest fires in northern Idaho. We both shared a love for the mountains and outdoors and had shared experiences that were serious and sometimes even dangerous. You learned who you could depend on in those situations, and Jerr

Jerry’s life was well lived indeed. He did not meet a stranger. He was kind and generous beyond measure. He loved Tex Mex food and barbecue. He shared his love of music—most often country or rock and roll—readily, and sometimes loudly, with others. He built and invested in lifelong friendships from

We met Jerry whenever he was visiting Chris and Ira, and later the kids in Chicago. His gentleness, wisdom and humor made it always a treat when he was in town. Pammy and joris

I met Jerry Watson ("The Watah!) in 1988 when I first went to work for RepublicBank in Dallas. Jerry and I worked together for several banking organizations for several years and I came to know and appreciate him as competent professional, loyal colleague, and one of the most decent human beings I

Zoe and Alexa couldn't wait to see Grandad every time he came to visit. He was a constant source of stories, songs, and entertainment for the girls.